FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders.

The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Future Executives Institute has announced its graduates for 2026. Graduates were recognized January 21 during NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention in Las Vegas.

FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders.

Following are FEI’s Class 11 graduates:

• Robert B. Baker, director of project management for Global Roofing Group, Phoenix
• Nicholas J. Barger, operations manager for Ruff Roofers Inc., Baltimore
• Dan Bloom, president of Bloom Roofing, Brighton, Michigan
• Danny Samuel Boyle III, director of project management for Delta Innovative Services Inc., Kansas City, Kansas
• Zachary Brosseau, vice president of operations for Bennett & Brosseau Roofing Inc., Romeoville, Illinois
• Clifford Brown, president of WEBCO, Metairie, Louisiana
• Phillip Cooper, project manager/business development for Total Roofing and Construction, Schererville, Indiana
• Jeanne Boyd Curtis, CEO of Boyd Bone Dry, Mansfield, Texas
• David Paul Demateo Jr., vice president of Blue’s Roofing Co., Milpitas, California
• Derek W. Dennick, vice president and general manager of Burns & Scalo Roofing Co. Inc., Pittsburgh
• Troy A. Enniss, director of estimating and project manager for Collins Roofing Inc., Lehi, Utah
• Chris Evans, vice president of estimating for KPost Company, Dallas
• Charles A. Eytchison, director of field operations for R Adams Roofing, Indianapolis
• David Furr, regional manager of Roofing Solutions, Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Jason Hostetter, vice president of Progressive Roofing Inc., Haverhill, Massachusetts
• Lindsey Birch Nicholas, president of International Roofing, Richmond, Virginia
• Salvatore Pirozzi, president of Mars Roofing, Lanham, Maryland
• Kevin Powell, CEO and project manager of Superior Roofing & Construction, San Antonio
• Brad Rabin, project manager and superintendent of A-1 Roofing Co., Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Matt Reed, general manager of Malone Roofing, Richland, Mississippi
• Elizabeth Sanford, director of service and business development of Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing Inc., Sacramento, California
• Laura Sheehan, vice president of Merit Contracting, Rochester, Minnesota
• Blaine E. Sibby, vice president of sales and estimating for Zenith Roofing & Waterproofing, Forth Worth, Texas
• William D. Smith Jr., CEO and president of Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems Inc., Austin, Texas
• Joseph A. Spaid, project director for Orndorff & Spaid Inc., Beltsville, Maryland
• T.J. Taylor, senior project manager for DCG Roofing Solutions Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois
• Austin Thomas, production estimating manager and new construction sales manager for Rackley Roofing Co. Inc., Lebanon, Tennessee
• James Patrick Wassel Jr., managing director for Dixie Membrane Roofing Inc., Lawrenceville, Georgia
• John Yu, vice president of CHU Contracting Inc., Chantilly, Virginia
• Trevor Zinner, president of Nations Roof, Boise, Idaho

For more information about FEI, visit nrca.net/education/fei.

About the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth. 

This new partnership preserves Beldon Roofing Company’s San Antonio legacy while expanding its national reach. 

Progressive Roofing, a leading national commercial roofing contractor based in Phoenix, Arizona, has acquired Beldon Roofing Company, a San Antonio institution with nearly eight decades of service. The acquisition, reported by the San Antonio Report, unites two family founded companies with a shared commitment to craftsmanship and customer care. 

Founded in 1946 by World War II veteran Morry Beldon, Beldon Roofing began as AAA Roofing before evolving into Beldon Roofing and Supply in 1955. Under the leadership of Morry’s grandson, Bradford D. Beldon, the company has grown into a respected name in commercial roofing throughout South Texas. As part of the acquisition, Beldon Roofing will retain its name and continue operations in San Antonio. 

According to the San Antonio Report article, Bradford Beldon emphasized the benefits the merger brings to his employees and customers, highlighting expanded access to benefits, services and professional growth opportunities. “I don’t consider it extinguishing the flame, I consider it making the flame bigger,” Bradford told the San Antonio Report. He noted that the company’s local identity and operations will remain intact. 

Nick Hadden, CEO of Progressive Roofing, described the merger as “the beginning of an amazing journey” and praised the cultural alignment between the two companies. “Our companies share a unique culture of integrity, teamwork and a commitment to putting our customers first,” Nick said in a statement shared on social media by Bradford. 

As part of the transition, Bradford will join the executive leadership team at Progressive, bringing decades of leadership and local knowledge to the national contractor. “This partnership opens tremendous growth opportunities for our employees and customers. This truly feels like the perfect fit,” Bradford said. 

Progressive Roofing, founded in 1978, operates more than 20 locations across the U.S. and employs over 1,600 people. The company specializes in commercial, industrial and institutional roofing systems. The acquisition of Beldon expands its footprint in Texas and reinforces its service capabilities in the region. 

Roofing Alliance members play a pivotal role in shaping and driving innovative advancements in the roofing industry.

The Roofing Alliance is proud to welcome Progressive Roofing, based in Phoenix, Arizona, as its newest governor member. Progressive Roofing is the 201st member to join this esteemed group, strengthening a collective of forward-thinking leaders dedicated to shaping and advancing the roofing industry’s future.

"Progressive Roofing is proud to join the Roofing Alliance, a key leader in driving innovation and progress within the roofing industry for over 25 years,” stated Progressive Roofing Vice President of Operations Andrew Rogers. “By becoming a part of this organization, Progressive Roofing is committed to advancing key industry initiatives, from workforce development and education to cutting-edge roofing technology and advancing research.”

Rogers continued, “Quality and safety are at the core of everything we do, and our partnership with the Roofing Alliance supports our mission to prioritize these values. Together, we aim to make the roofing industry a safer, better work environment while elevating industry standards and contributing to its long-term growth and sustainability.”

The Roofing Alliance has attracted some of the best and brightest roofing professionals in the industry, uniting them in a shared mission to drive the industry forward. Together, they oversee and fund innovative programs and research initiatives that shape, enhance, and propel the roofing industry in four critical areas: education and training, technology, sustainability and philanthropy.

“Member participation is vital within the Roofing Alliance, and much of the organization’s strength comes from its broad base of supportive contributors,” said Executive Director Alison L. LaValley, CAE. “The roofing industry has a wonderful history of generosity, and for roofing professionals who would like to be involved in giving back and securing the future excellence of the roofing industry, the Roofing Alliance provides the perfect opportunity to collaborate, commit and contribute on multiple levels.”

About Progressive Roofing

Founded nearly 50 years ago, Progressive Roofing has grown from a small family business in Phoenix, Arizona into a nationwide industry leader with nearly 1,500 employees and over 10 offices across the country. Specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional roofing, they are certified by all major roofing manufacturers, offering clients single-source responsibility. With a strong commitment to safety and innovation, Progressive Roofing stays at the forefront of evolving roofing technologies and materials, ensuring its highly skilled team consistently delivers exceptional results.

About the Roofing Alliance

The Roofing Alliance serves as a catalyst for innovation, bringing together a dedicated community of over 200 roofing professionals from across the industry. With a commitment exceeding $16 million, the Roofing Alliance funds essential research and training initiatives, fosters educational advancement through its construction management programs and the esteemed Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program and leads critical workforce development initiatives. It also recognizes outstanding contributions through the Most Valuable Player Awards Program and champions philanthropic outreach through its impactful partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities®. For more information about becoming a Roofing Alliance member, please contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net.