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Top August articles: Mother Nature, the future of roofing and I-9 compliance
By Emma Peterson. This month’s standout stories cover fire-rated systems, youth outreach, legal guidance and more! Summer has been rushing by at The Coffee Shops™ and it’s already time to look at the top articles from August 2025! One of the big topics we saw talked about this month ...
MRA hosts 4th annual fishing trip in Bigfork, Montana
By Montana Roofing Association (MRA). These roofers enjoyed a day of sunshine and community thanks to the Montana Roofing Association. Roofing professionals from across Montana gathered in Bigfork, Montana a few weeks ago for the Montana Roofing Association (MRA)’s 4th Annual Fishing Trip. Held on the scenic waters of Flathead Lake, ...
Ace Roofing is the June R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. No matter the weather or the altitude, this team is helping Montana residents stay safe and dry. Meet Ace Roofing, an Omnia Exterior Solutions Company, a trusted name in the Montana Roofing scene and The Coffee Shops™ June Roofer of the Month! Ace Roofing is a family ...
Snow retention, your way
By Emma Peterson. TRA Snow & Sun elevates snow retention with color, customization and creativity. Here at The Coffee Shops™, our crew members have been on the road for weeks. We’ve had people at the 2025 Colorado Roofing Association’s show, the Montana Roofing Association’s convention, the International Roofing Expo and most recently ...
Roofing pros take advocacy to new heights at annual capitol event
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders gather to push for the trades in two-day event packed with legislative meetings. Members of the Montana Roofing Association (MRA) gathered at the state Capitol in February for their Annual Roofing Day, a two-day event focused on advocating for the roofing and trades industries. The event, held ...
Kick the new year off right at the 2025 Montana Roofing Expo!
By Emma Peterson. From January 14 to 16, 2025, Billings, Montana is the place to be for industry-leading education, training and networking opportunities! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Alex Tolle met up with Rachel Hoover and Morgan Thiel, the current president and vice president of the Montana ...
Rachel Hoover & Morgan Thiel - The Montana Roofing Expo 2025 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Rachel Hoover and Morgan Thiel of Montana Roofing Association. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of ...
The passing of an MRA founder Kenneth A. Barnhardt
In memory of Ken and everything he did for the roofing industry, in Montana and beyond. On behalf of the Montana Roofing Associaiotn (MRA), Quality Roofing and the Barnhardt Family, we announce with a heavy heart the passing of one of our founding members, Kenneth A. Barnhardt. Below is a message from ...
A day on the water
By Montana Roofing Association. Reeling in fun and connections under Montana's big sky. When the dawn breaks over Lakeside, Montana, and the waters start to ripple with promise, you know it's going to be an unforgettable day. The Montana Roofing Association's 3rd Annual Fishing Trip was no exception, bringing together ...
Advocacy in action
By Dani Sheehan. Impactful initiatives and collaboration drive change in the roofing industry. Find out how MRA is creating meaningful progress for Montana roofers. The Montana Roofing Association (MRA) has taken significant steps to advocate for its members and the broader Montana roofing community since their start in 1988. The ...
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