Meet Your New ERA Chair Jennifer Ford-Smith

By Johns Manville. 

The EPDM Roofing Association board of directors announced Jennifer Ford-Smith as their new chair. 

Jennifer Ford-Smith, director of product management and marketing for Johns Manville, will be replacing David Martiny, director of product management at Firestone Building Products, as the new ERA Chair. As an employee of Johns Manville for over a decade, Jennifer Ford-Smith has innovated marketing strategies and developed customer driven sales in B2B and B2C environments. She also is a member of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and is a part of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ’s board of directors.  

“The roofing industry has experienced unprecedented challenges during this past year,” said Jennifer. “David Martiny has provided outstanding leadership during this critical period. ERA is perfectly positioned to lead our industry as we create a resilient future for EPDM membranes and the buildings they protect. I’m honored to have this opportunity to serve.” 

“We are fortunate to have Jennifer leading our efforts,” said Ellen Thorp, executive director of ERA. “This is a challenging time for the manufacturers of EPDM, and no one is better suited than Jennifer to help us capitalize on what I am sure will be significant opportunities ahead.” 

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Original article source: Johns Manville 

About Johns Manville 

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. 

Today, our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are dedicated to long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers. And we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to live by our core values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect.  

Our global headquarters is in Denver, Colorado. We also have 46 manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and China. We continuously invest in our people and our infrastructure to anticipate employee, customer and community needs and provide long-lasting solutions. This approach gives us the strength we need to be the Employer of Choice and the Supplier of Choice in the markets we serve worldwide.