RCS Influencers celebrates its sixth year of giving back to the roofing industry.

RoofersCoffeeShop®, celebrating 20 years as the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2022 RCS Roofing Influencers.    

RCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews, videos and articles on RoofersCoffeeShop concerning pertinent industry and roofing topics. The Influencers represent all facets of the industry including contractors, associations and industry service providers. Their insights are recognized in a special category on the site called RCS Influencers.   

“We have been committed to sharing the thought leadership of our RCS Influencers since 2017,” states Heidi J. Ellsworth, president of RoofersCoffeeShop. “Each influencer brings a unique perspective to issues that are of importance to roofing contractors and the overall roofing industry. We are thankful and appreciative of their willingness to share their insights.”

We are proud to announce the following 2022 RCS Influencers: 

1. Anna Anderson – Art Unlimited 

2. Charles Antis - Antis Roofing & Waterproofing 

3. Julissa Chavez – SRS Distribution, Inc. 

4. Trent Cotney - Cotney Construction Law 

5. Kendall & Chris Ekerson – SA Roofing 

6. Heidi Ellsworth – RoofersCoffeeShop® 

7. John Esbenshade, Jr. – National Roofing Contractors Association 

8. Rudy Gutierrez - Shell Roofing Solutions 

9. Tammy Hall – CFS Roofing Services 

10. Mike Hicks – Hicks Industrial Roofing 

11. Joe Hoffman – Hoffman Weber 

12. Rae July – Chinook Roofing

13. Danny Kerr – Breakthrough Academy 

14. John Kiesel – Imagine Technologies/Division 7 Roofing 

15. Wendy Marvin - Matrix Roofing and Home Solutions 

16. Mandy McIntyre - 1st Choice Roofing 

17. Arty Molinari – Tremco Roofing & Waterproofing 

18. Mike Pickel - Texas Traditions Roofing 

19. Ashley and Seth Pietsch - Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc 

20. Camila Santander – ASA Roofing 

21. Greg Serevetas – USA General Contractors  

22. Marty Stout - Go Roof Tune Up 

23. Curtis Sutton - Rackley Roofing

For more information on the 2022 RCS Influencers, meet them here. Download the Top 20 insights from our 2021 influencers eBook here.

About RoofersCoffeeShop 

As an award-winning website and online community, RoofersCoffeeShop is committed to being a roofing professional advocate by supplying consistent information, education and communication avenues for all roofing professionals, and especially contractors, while promoting the positive growth, education and success of the roofing industry overall. Visitors to the site continue to find excellent opportunities for sharing information while participating in important ongoing conversations concerning new technologies, safety and the overall roofing trade. From the rooftop to the board room, RoofersCoffeeShop is “Where the Industry Meets!” For more information, visit www.rooferscoffeeshop.com.

Congratulations to Stephanie Pouse of Brahma Roofing.

Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) (the “Company”) announced today that Stephanie Pouse is the winner of its inaugural North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year competition, shining a spotlight on inspiring women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. Stephanie is a partner at Brahma Roofing & Construction in Windsor, Colorado.

Stephanie grew up on construction sites, shadowing her father and now business partner, Roy, since hard hats were bigger than her head. In doing so, she grew to appreciate the hard work and overall impact that she witnessed from in the field, in the trailer, and during site walks with crew members. Stephanie continued to explore the impact buildings can have on communities by participating and leading trips abroad. From rehabilitating a local elementary school in Mexico, to redesigning and constructing an elementary school playground in Costa Rica to mitigate flooding, Stephanie’s passion for building continued to grow. This eventually led to Stephanie co-founding Brahma Roofing and Construction, a business whose mission is to create a new level of service and trust within the construction industry.

“Stephanie is a perfect example of the roofing professional we sought to highlight in this competition,” commented Julian Francis, President & Chief Executive Officer of Beacon. “Combining her passion for building with business ownership will bring innovation to our industry that exceeds expectations.”

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Beacon with this prestigious award,” said Pouse. “I applaud Beacon for highlighting the important role women play in our industry. I hope my story empowers other women to bring their diverse backgrounds, talents and experiences to the roofing industry.”

From March 8 through April 19, Beacon solicited the nomination of outstanding female roofing professionals. Beacon opened voting to the public from May 4 through June 7. The remaining top four finalists included:

• Greta Bajrami - Golden Group Roofing (Westborough, Massachusetts)

• Agata Opoka - Design & Development Group, Co. (Schaumburg, Illinois)

• Jessica Reid - Reid's Roofing and Insulation (Saint Albert, Alberta, Canada)

• Camila Santander - ASA Roofing Inc. (Alexandria, Virginia)

“We received a tremendous number of votes in support of the five fantastic finalists that far surpassed our expectations,” said Jamie Samide, Vice President of Marketing at Beacon. “The overwhelming response to their powerful stories is a testament to the impact women are having on the industry and their communities. We’re grateful to everyone who helped us illuminate female leadership in the roofing industry."

To learn more about the Female Roofing Professional of the Year contest and read the official contest rules, visit: go.becn.com/femaleroofpro.

About Beacon

Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in North America, operating over 400 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of over 90,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT, and has a proprietary digital account management suite, Beacon PRO+, which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.becn.com.

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. 

Learn about the five finalists for Beacon’s Female Roofing Professionals of the Year Award. 

Beacon Building Products is spotlighting some of the highest performing women in the roofing industry. The contest has moved onto its final stage in the selection process – the public vote – where a winner will be selected as the Female Roofing Professional of the Year.  

Each woman has a unique and inspiring story behind her. Continue reading to learn more about each individual woman nominated for this prestigious award. 

Greta Bajrami – CEO and Founder of Golden Group Roofing 

When Greta Bajrami was nine years old, she emigrated from her home country of Albania to the U.S during a time of war. Greta broke into a traditionally male industry during her senior year of college where she started her own business as a young female immigrant. Through emphasizing excellent customer service and building an elevated company culture, Golden Group Roofing soon became a multimillion-dollar company one of the most recognized roofing brands in Massachusetts. 

Agata Opoka – Owner of Design & Development Group 

Agata emigrated from Poland to the U.S. in 2003 by herself and without speaking any English. Agata worked for suppliers before working for a general contractor and during her time in these foundational jobs, Agata noticed a lack of quality workmanship, customer service and communication between contractors and suppliers. This all led her to form her own construction company that would elevate industry standards. Today, Agata is a wife, mother and business owner who supports her employees, provides excellent customer service and works with her suppliers, not against them.  

Stephanie Pouse – Partner of Brahma Roofing & Construction 

Stephanie grew up next to her father, now business partner, on construction sites. From a young age, Stephanie witnessed the hard work in the field and the impact buildings can have on communities, creating within her a deep appreciation for building. Since then, Stephanie’s passion grew into a mission to enhance the service and trust within the construction industry, leading her to pursue projects like rehabilitating an elementary school in Mexico and re-constructing an elementary school playground in Costa Rica to mitigate flooding.   

Jessica Reid – President of Reid’s Roofing & Insulation 

Jessica took over the role as president for Reid’s Roofing and Insulation after her husband, Calvin Reid, passed away in 2018. While she never expected to own a roofing company, she took the role with pride, building a highly successful and sought-out business in her husband’s name. Jessica ensures that her company maintains its representation for quality customer service, integrity and care.  

Camila Santander – COO of ASA Roofing Inc. 

When Camila was in middle school, she emigrated from Chile to the U.S. Her father started ASA Roofing Inc out of their tiny three-bedroom apartment with the hopes of building a home and a business for his family. Camila aided in running the business from a young age, working late nights and helping her parents communicate with customers with her English language skills. Camila is now the VP of their multimillion-dollar company which was recently voted the best home improvement contractor in Northern Virginia. 

Learn more about the finalists on Beacon Building Product’s website and cast your vote May 3, 2021 - June 7, 2021!