Expert Conversations

The strength and resilience to lead

October 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Anna Lockhart. Krista Gnatt shares her success story in becoming an industry leader and how others can do the same. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Krista Gnatt, the first and youngest female president of Tremco. In this conversation, ...

Visualizing success and revolutionizing home remodeling

September 28, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how two industry leaders are changing the game for contractors with advanced visualization tools. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brady Campbell the vice president of business development at EagleView and Doug Vickerson from Renoworks to ...

Shaping the future of metal roofing

September 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Experts discuss Malco’s commitment to quality, the rise of metal roofing and the innovative tools shaping the industry. In this MetalTalk™, hosted by Karen Edwards, Malco Tools’ Senior Product Manager Shane Norman discussed the company's commitment to quality and its innovative approach to meeting the needs of ...

Roofing industry steps up with groundbreaking higher education courses

September 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. New roofing curriculum offers a unique educational opportunity for students and industry professionals alike. In this episode of Read, Listen, Watch (RLW)®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products, Alison LaValley of the Roofing Alliance and Dr. Dhaval Gajjar ...

Navigating legal complexities in the roofing industry

August 29, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how Adams and Reese is helping roofing contractors stay ahead of legal challenges. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with David Toney, co-chair of the construction team at Adams and Reese, to discuss the evolving landscape of construction ...

Vision drives success in roofing service divisions

August 25, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Attaining the goals of your service division requires coordination, consistency and a shift in culture. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, listeners learn the importance of a clear vision when building and expanding service divisions within the roofing industry. Heidi was ...

Welcoming heroes home

August 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how one organization is making sure that veterans are welcomed back to homes that are designed for their needs. Homes For Our Troops is an incredible nonprofit that focuses on building and donating accessible and adapted homes for disabled, post-9/11 veterans. This CoffeeCast, sponsored by ABC ...

Checking in with MetalForming at FRSA 2024

August 22, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

By Hannah Ford. The MetalForming team shares how they ensure customer satisfaction in two special conversations from the RoofersCoffeeShop Soundstage! During the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, The Coffee Shops crew members Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karen Edwards were able to sit ...

What’s new with MetalVue

August 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Hannah Ford. Industry experts discuss the shift to metal residential reroofing at FRSA 2024. During the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Chris Morris from MetalVue. As a Sherwin-Williams program, MetalVue aims to help contractors and manufacturers sell metal ...

In-depth with Florida’s roofing experts

August 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. From recycled materials to supply chain solutions, learn market insights and key takeaways from the FRSA trade show this year. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) held its 102nd annual convention and trade show June 5-7, 2024, in Kissimmee, Florida, and once again saw ...