Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products appointed to Cool Roof Rating Council board of directors

This association plays key role in roofing and exterior wall sustainability.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced that Wade Shepherd, senior manager of components and technical for roofing, has been appointed to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2024. CRRC is a 501(c)(3) industry non-profit organization that develops fair, accurate and credible methods for evaluating and labeling the radiative properties of roofing and exterior wall products.

As part of his commitment to the betterment of the roofing industry, Wade has contributed to the CRRC for over a decade. In its own announcement about Wade’s new role on the board, CRRC notes that his appointment “is a testament to his expertise, leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing roofing technology and sustainability.”

Some of Wade’s many contributions to the success of the CRRC include:

• Serving as a member of the CRRC S100 consensus body since 2023
• 10 years as technical committee member
• Contributing to the education committee since 2021
• Actively participating in the ratings, codes and standards committee since 2020
• Engaging in the energy savings and random testing working groups, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards
• Involvement in the method evaluation and STEAM working groups

“Wade Shepherd is a recognized, standout leader in roofing,” says Eric Miller, vice president, sales for Westlake Royal Building Products’ roofing brands. “Not only does he bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our own organization, but he is widely influential across the industry through his participation within key industry associations. His CRRC board member role is simply his latest industry accomplishment.”

Shepherd’s participation outside of CRRC spans additional organizations including: the Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program at Marian Bergeson Elementary School; the RICOWI Foundation, and the Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues (RICOWI), where he has been a dedicated member for over 15 years; the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA); and the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA).

At Westlake Royal Building Products, Shepherd’s role is also substantial. He manages the company’s roof components business and supports the technical department for roofing. He also plays a critical role in the new development of components products for both the company’s roofing and stone businesses, and supports product testing, approvals, codes and standards efforts. Wade has notably co-authored industry installation manuals and represented Westlake Royal Building Products at various lobbying events, including leading the California contingent at Roofing Day in DC in April 2024.

To explore the Westlake Royal Building Products’ complete spectrum of concrete, composite, clay, steel and components roofing options, visit westlakeroyalroofing.com.

About Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions

The Roofing Solutions portfolio from Westlake Royal Building Products is a recognized, national leader in durable and sustainable clay, composite, concrete, and steel roof systems and components. The portfolio includes US Tile® products, a legacy line of premium, stunning clay tile solutions manufactured to the highest standard of sustainability and craftsmanship; DaVinci® Roofscapes, beautiful and durable composite slate and shake roofing tiles; Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile, the enduring line of concrete tile known for its superior strength, Class A fire rating and long-lasting beauty; Unified Steel® Stone Coated Roofing, the ultra-lightweight roofing system which benefits from the structural strength of steel; and Westlake Royal™ Roofing Components, a full line of integrated roof components designed to deliver a higher standard of roof installation and performance.

About Westlake Royal Building Products

Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design, and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. For more than 50 years, Westlake Royal Building Products has manufactured high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles, and accessories.

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