Industry Updates Governor DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of members to the CareerSource Board, including FRSA member Jerry “Les” Sims. FRSA President-Elect, Les Sims, CPRC is the President of Armstrong Roofing Inc., San Mateo. With over 20 years in the roofing industry. He is on the FRSA and Credit Union Board of Directors and serves as a Trustee on the Self Insurers Fund and Educational and Research Foundation. Les is a veteran of the United States Navy.
“We’re very excited that Les has been appointed to the CareerSource Board. Education and training remain a crucial goal for our industry and being able to partner with CareerSource on future endeavors will benefit both organizations,” stated Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director. “Les has always been passionate about education and his involvement will serve the industry well.”
SOPREMA Inc. Acquires Furbish
SOPREMA Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering waterproofing solutions, has acquired Furbish, Baltimore, a sustainable development company focused on the deployment and maintenance of green roofs, living walls, stormwater management and other green technologies for high-performance buildings. The acquisition expands SOPREMA’s presence in the sustainable solutions market and accelerates the growth of its SOPRANATURE portfolio of green roof solutions. Furbish now will have the SOPREMA Group’s resources to support its customers. “Sustainability is at the forefront of SOPREMA’s global activities and the synergy between our two companies is obvious,” said Tim Kersey, CEO, U.S. Operations for SOPREMA. “Furbish’s green products and service offerings combined with their team’s culture and passion for sustaining the built environment make them a great fit for our company.”
Legacy Restoration Partners with Janney Roofing
Legacy Restoration, a leading provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, and Janney Construction, an Orlando-based provider of exterior restoration and remodeling services, specializing in roofing, announced Janney will merge with Legacy. Legacy is a portfolio company of Bessemer Investors. Janney’s existing management team, including CEO Derek Janney, will continue to lead the company under the Janney brand. Janney represents the continued expansion of Legacy Restoration, both geographically and into retail-based reroofing, and Legacy is excited to provide additional resources to grow the Janney brand. 10
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