Manny Oyola, Jr. Wins Enthusiasm Award The Bieler “Enthusiasm Gets It Done” Award was established in 1994 by Bill Bieler, Bieler Roofing Supply. The award recognizes annually an individual with spirit, passion and drive for FRSA or, as the award so aptly states, enthusiasm. This year’s award winner was an easy choice. Since 2006, Manuel “Manny” Oyola, Jr., Eagle Roofing Products Florida LLC, Boca Raton, emulates exactly what the Bieler family had in mind when they established the award. Like so many others, sometime during the mid-twentieth century, a father moved his young family from Puerto Rico to New York City. The family included a son, Manny, who was raised in a multi-ethnic neighborhood where he developed a love for Italian food and, of all things, opera. We at FRSA are most fortunate that this son found his way to the roofing industry in Florida. Family is the most important aspect of Manny’s life and, over the years, he and wife Arlene have raised four children and seven grandchildren that he has affectionally dubbed “the terrorists.” Manny’s love for his family is evident to any who have had the opportunity to discuss anything important with him. But his love for young people goes beyond his family as he volunteers to work with disadvantaged youth in his area, taking them on hunting and fishing trips regularly. Manny began his Florida career as a roofing contractor in South Florida in the 1980s. His company worked as a licensed sub for many large contractors during those years. After many years as a licensed roofing contractor, he shifted focus and established a career in the roof tile manufacturing arena, where he has worked since. With the support of Eagle Roofing Products, Manny has worked tirelessly to educate the roofing industry. Since he became actively involved with FRSA, he has made quite an impression on FRSA staff and everyone he has served with in the Association. He is also active at the local level, where he is a Past President of the Palm Beach Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association as well as a member of the Palm Beach County Board of Adjustments and Appeals. His passion for the industry is just another aspect of the enthusiastic way he approaches life.
Manny is an FRSA Honorary Member and past winner of the Earl Blank Memorial Heart Award. He is Chairman of the Codes Subcommittee whose members volunteer a tremendous amount of time reviewing and proposing code modifications during each code renewal cycle. He is a regular attendee at Florida Building Commission and Roofing Technical Advisory Committee meetings where his input on roof tile items is invaluable. His knowledge of all things tile is well known throughout the industry. Manny has been a positive presence at industry meetings and functions for many years. For his undying support, FRSA is proud to present Manny Oyola, Jr. the 2020 “Enthusiasm Gets It Done” Award. Congratulations, Manny!
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