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Industry Updates Furman Insurance is Now Acrisure

FRSA member and insurance advisor to the roofing industry, formerly known as Frank H. Furman, is now a part of Acrisure, LLC. Rob Foote continues to lead the Acrisure roofing team. Foote stated, “The transition to Acrisure six years ago has enabled our agency to further harness and deliver roofing-centric risk management resources to our roofing clients.” Acrisure serves 235 roofing contractors on a state and national level, many of whom are FRSA and NRCA members.

Acrisure is the leading roofing-focused broker in the country, servicing roofing professionals generating annual revenues from $5-to-$425 million annually and an employee count ranging from 20 to 1,500.

Foote stated that the Acrisure roofing division is further investing industry-specific resources to enhance roofing clients’ operating results while carefully protecting the equity for each of the firms.

Acrisure assists established roofing professionals in crafting and adopting industry-leading and innovative risk management resources to achieve their financial objectives. Additionally, for emerging roofing professionals, Acrisure provides industry-specific resources to help build a risk management infrastructure to meet growth objectives.

Acrisure serves the majority of the top 20 roofing contractors in Florida and many top 100 roofing contractors nationally. Rob Foote added, “We are humbled by the opportunities Florida’s roofing community provides for us to serve as a trusted service provider and stakeholder in our roofing clients’ operations. In the seventh year as Acrisure, our roofing team further strengthens risk-reduction and mitigation strategies to support better-in-class roofing professionals that seek to convert their insurance programs into a profit center.” Acrisure was the number one privately held national insurance brokerage firm in 2023, as published in the Insurance Journal's Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agencies report.

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Best Roofing, Ft. Lauderdale, announced a new partnership with Harkness Capital Partners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but officials said it culminated six months of negotiations at a time when the company continues to experience rapid expansion.

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FRSA GENERAL COUNSEL Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP

What the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Means for the Supply Chain In the early hours of Tuesday morning, March 26, a 985-foot container ship issued a Mayday call before striking a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans the Patapsco River and part of Baltimore Harbor. The bridge collapsed from the impact.

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The incident was sudden and horrific and the cause will likely take some time to determine. Meanwhile, the destruction of the bridge will necessitate traffic diversions and lead to supply chain disruptions for many months to come.

Details of the Bridge and Port

Named for Francis Scott Key, a Maryland-born lawyer who wrote the 1814 poem that later became our national anthem, the bridge was used by approximately 30,000 people each day. It carried both the Baltimore Beltway and I-695. With the 1.6-mile bridge destroyed, the shipping lane into the Port of Baltimore is now closed as the waters are cleared of debris and, presumably, plans are made to rebuild it. The port is off-limits to all vessel traffic for now; however, trucks can still access its terminals.

The Port of Baltimore is not one of the biggest U.S. ports, but it is a significant shipping hub. With twelve private terminals and five public ones, it services container ships, bulk carriers and passengers. It is the busiest U.S. port for automobiles, importing and exporting more than 800,000 vehicles each year. About 20 percent of the nation’s coal also passes through the port. In 2023, the port handled more than 52 million tons of foreign cargo worth more than $80 billion.

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The port closure will result in an East Coast shipping disruption for vehicles and coal, as well as for “roll-on/ roll-off” machinery used in farmwork and construction. According to the Census Bureau, the Port of Baltimore accepted imports of some $9 billion in such machinery in 2023, making it the top “roll-on/roll-off” port. In 2023, it also managed $2 billion of aluminum, $1 billion of iron and steel and $1 billion of wood.

There are more than 3,000 distribution centers, warehouses and factories in a 30-mile radius of the Port of Baltimore, facilities that likely rely on the port.

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Its closure will affect deliveries across the nation and around the world.

Although the supply chain has recovered since the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, parts of it are still strained. For example, the Panama Canal has had to reduce traffic due to low water levels and shipping companies have been avoiding the Suez Canal due to Houthis attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The closure of this port will add to that strain. In addition, this closure will impact other ports as ships destined for Baltimore must be diverted elsewhere.

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge opened in 1977, it provided a much-needed route for the city. It completed the I-695 circle and offered a bypass for transporting hazardous materials prohibited in tunnels.

Without that bridge, so many vehicles will have to use a slower, longer route to get where they need to go.

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Final Thoughts

Adams and Reese LLP is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving the roofing industry. FRSA members can contact Trent Cotney to discuss and identify legal issues and to ask general questions through access to specialized counsel. They offer free advice (up to 15 minutes) for members. If additional legal work is required, members will receive discounted rates. This is a pro bono benefit provided to FRSA members only.

Contact Trent at 813-227-5501.

Any disruption to the supply chain, no matter how large or small, has ripple effects. Individuals and companies should prepare for delays and slow-downs just in case as the system adjusts and materials are rerouted. As always, it is important for businesses to communicate with their customers and their vendors, working together to anticipate and plan for late deliveries. Make sure your contracts have material

The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.

Trent Cotney is a partner and Construction Practice Group Leader at the law firm of Adams and Reese LLP and FRSA General Counsel. You can contact him at 813-227-5501 or trent.cotney@arlaw.com.

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FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson

Breadth of 2024 Legislative Session Comes into Focus The 2024 Florida Legislative Session adjourned on March 8. Since leaving Tallahassee, legislators returned to their corners of the state to share with communities and constituents the product of their efforts. The presiding officers, in the last year of their terms, pushed through priorities ranging from social media restrictions to healthcare workforce development. Meanwhile, their successors started to assert their own influence, setting the stage for new leadership and new priorities in 2025 and 2026. With a total of 1,902 bills filed this year, legislators deliberated on many pieces of legislation, of which 325 were successfully passed. Below is an analysis of a handful of the key issues addressed during this session.

Budget Breakdown

The Florida Legislature is constitutionally required to pass just one bill – the budget. The current year’s budget (passed in the 2023 Florida Legislative Session) totals $116.5 billion. With revenues far surpassing estimates, many expected legislative leaders to pass a budget somewhere north of $120 billion. However, at the behest of the Florida House leadership, the Legislature took a more measured approach with the budget, opting to put over $10 billion in reserves. The final product passed was a budget that increased spending less than one percent from the year before.

The following is a breakdown of the budget’s key silos.

■ $46.5 billion (41%): Health and Human Services ■ $30.1 billion (26%): Education ■ $20.4 billion (18%): Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development ■ $9.9 billion (9%): Agriculture, Environment and General Government ■ $7.3 billion (6%): Criminal and Civil Justice

Property Insurance Tax Relief

A top priority of Governor Ron DeSantis was property insurance tax relief. HB 7073 and SB 7074 provides a one-year exemption on taxes, fees and assessments for residential property insurance policyholders with homes valued up to $750,000. Effective on policies written between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, the exemption will include the Insurance Premium Tax, the State Fire Marshal Assessment and the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association (FIGA) Assessment.

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the cost of flood insurance policies. Estimates place the average savings per Florida policyholder around $100, though calls remain for the Governor and legislators to take additional actions to afford relief.

Youth and Social Media

House Speaker Paul Renner’s (R-Palm Coast) top priority, originally bill (HB 1), would have prevented children under 16 from creating new social media accounts while simultaneously deleting all preexisting accounts for youth under the age of sixteen.

The bill also required verification of the age of new account holders by using either anonymous or standard third-party age verification methods and allowed for private causes of action on behalf of or by minor account holders, with specified damages and filing periods. Concerns on the lack of parental consent options for fourteen and fifteen-year-olds ultimately led the Governor to veto HB 1 during session. The House and Senate reworked the bill and packaged it within HB 3 in the final week of session to include a delayed effective date, parental opt-in for ages 14 and 15 and other minor changes. Effective January 1, 2025, the bill may be challenged in court.

FRM Chris Dawson is an Attorney and professional Lobbyist for GrayRobinson’s Orlando office and is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government relations for public and private sector clients at the executive and legislative levels of state government. He is credentialed as a Designated Professional Lobbyist by the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. Chris also holds two degrees in Civil Engineering and has experience in construction litigation and design professional malpractice defense.

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A Safety Blueprint for Roofing Contractors Many roofing companies strive to achieve world-class safety standards but what does this mean? A worldclass safety system focuses on balancing people, equipment and technology, ensuring exceptional performance across all these areas. This vision must permeate every aspect of the organization, supported by all employees and leadership.

Establishing the Vision

To achieve world-class safety, you need a clear vision outlining achievable targets. This vision should translate into SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. Achieving these goals requires dedicated efforts from all employees, subcontractors and leaders, emphasizing the importance of a strong safety culture that recognizes safety as a core value.

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SMS Elements

An SMS typically consists of several key elements: Management leadership and employee involvement: Leaders must commit resources and employees must engage.

Planning: Set clear safety goals and outline steps to achieve them.

Implementation and operation: Ensure systems, processes and training are in place.

Checking and corrective action: Continuously monitor performance and implement corrective actions.

Management review: Regularly assess and refine the SMS for continuous improvement.

World-class safety standards are industry specific.

Roofing is a high-risk industry that necessitates substantial capital investment and technological adoption.

Lowering the inherent risks requires reducing reliance The Role of Leadership on manual processes and embracing advanced safety Leadership commitment is essential for a successful technology, moving away from error-prone procedures SMS, as well as for providing resources and fostering and work practices. employee participation. An effective SMS includes: Hazard identification and assessment: Regularly idenAligning Safety with Corporate Goals tify and evaluate risks.

A company’s safety vision must align with its larger Hazard control: Implement measures to control and corporate goals, setting the direction for the orgamitigate risks. nization. This vision remains a long-term, attainable Work site inspections: Conduct frequent inspections goal, while the mission represents the path to get to ensure safety compliance. there. The mission should adapt to changing business Worker competency and training: Ensure all personenvironments and circumstances and be executed by nel are trained and competent. strategic leaders, managers and frontline supervisors. Incident reporting and investigation: Report and investigate incidents promptly.

Emergency response planning: Develop and impleThe Impact of a Safety Culture ment emergency response plans.

A compelling vision can energize and inspire employees to pursue the highest safety standards, yielding improved performance and increased returns on Implementing an SMS investment. A strong safety vision and consistent mis- Implementing an SMS requires a “plan-do-check-act” sion steps promote continuous improvement in safety cycle: performance, benefiting employees and subcontracPlan: Define goals and standards and allocate tors year after year. resources.

Do: Execute the plan, train personnel and document activities.

The Safety Management System (SMS) Check: Monitor progress, perform audits and evaluate A Safety Management System (SMS) is a critical effectiveness. framework for protecting workers, assets and the Act: Make necessary changes for continuous environment. It offers direct benefits by reducing improvement. injuries and indirectly by improving profitability and sustainability. An effective SMS provides a roadmap for continuous improvement and ensures consistent 10

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insurance cost, provides accurate measures of perforSafety culture vision: Communicate a clear vision sup- mance improvements needed.

Transforming raw data into actionable information ported by leadership actions and messaging. enhances performance management. One example is Standard Elements: Define clear, practical standards an incident management system that captures annual that meet or exceed regulatory requirements. injury data gains value through internal trends analysis Allocate Responsibilities and Resources: Involve pasand industry benchmarking.

Reviewing this data transsionate team members, including a senior manager. parently with the team helps motivate the workforce Training: Provide training at various levels to ensure all towards enhanced safety focus and improvements. personnel understand and follow standards.

Document Activities: Maintain records for compliUpgrading an Existing SMS ance, due diligence and continuous improvement.

If your company already has an SMS, upgrading it is essential for transitioning from compliance to worldInternal Controls for SMS class safety performance. This process mirrors the A successful SMS needs robust internal controls implementation steps, with additional focus on: to ensure compliance with standards, procedures, Gap analysis: Compare current standards with new policies and codes of practice. These controls should requirements to identify gaps. provide simple tools for users to implement and comply with the SMS’s requirements. Internal controls Gap closure strategies: Develop strategies to address gaps, involving stakeholders to ensure ownership. should also alert leadership to non-compliance and suggest corrective measures to promote compliance. Execution and rollout: Manage the rollout as a project with clear timelines, resources, leadership and internal Recording and trending near misses are crucial for controls. preventing accidents or incidents.

Gap analysis identifies differences and prioritizes SMART reports – specific, measurable, achievable, closing them, determining the necessary resources realistic and time-bound – can include leading and lagand time.

The gap closure strategies should be simging indicators to track progress further. For instance, ple, easy to follow and developed with stakeholders personnel training records might show the amount of to ensure ownership.

Finally, execution and rollout training completed over a fixed period, which can be must include a schedule, key deliverables, a strong easily conveyed through a training matrix. This matrix leader and internal controls to ensure on-budget and provides a snapshot of all groups at the project site, on-schedule delivery. their required training and the status of each individual’s progress.

Conclusion A good business practice is conducting regular In this guide, we’ve explored vital aspects of an effecaudits, typically every one to three years, to identify tive SMS for enhancing safety in the roofing industry. opportunities for improvement. These audits help By implementing or upgrading an SMS, roofing identify gaps and propose actions for closure, ensurcontractors can protect workers, assets and the ing continuous enhancement of the SMS’s internal environment, fostering continuous improvement and controls. transforming into industry leaders. Further articles will delve deeper into specific elements of workplace Sustainable Process Development safety, providing additional insights for roofing conOnce the SMS is rolled out and functioning, a maintractor safety programs. tenance and continuous improvement process is FRM necessary to transition from regulatory compliance to world-class safety performance. This can be achieved John Kenney, CPRC has over 50 years of experience by establishing a team to ensure sustained progress. in the roofing industry. He started his career by workThe team should include a management represening as a roofing apprentice at a family business in tative, safety-motivated employees and a subject the Northeast and worked his way up to operating matter expert. Their agenda should outline members, multiple Top 100 Roofing Contractors. As CEO, John expertise, management representation, deliverables, is intimately familiar with all aspects of roofing proauthority, resources, timelines, meeting frequencies duction, estimating and operations. During his tenure and documentation needs. in the industry, John ran business units associated with delivering excellent workmanship and unparalPerformance Management leled customer service while ensuring his company’s Performance management is critical to the SMS, as strong net profits before joining Cotney Consulting leading indicators help improve overall safety perGroup. If you would like any further information on formance. The impact of lagging indicators, such as this or another subject, you can contact John at injury frequencies, workers’ compensation claims and jkenney@cotneyconsulting.com.

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Reflecting on FRSA’s Greatest Assets Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director While attending FRSA’s Board of Directors meetings in April, I listened time and again as our impressive financial condition was reviewed in several meetings. My thoughts wandered back to another meeting more than 30 years ago. It was during my time on the Executive Committee. FRSA was in a much different position.

Staff was going through some major changes. Financial statements were confusing at best. Money was tight primarily due to the many different departments that were being supported and the lack of good financial information that would allow leadership to effect solutions. At that meeting, the Executive Committee chipped in by writing checks to cover expenses and payroll while waiting for incoming receivables. We’ve come a long way!

So, I decided (at my editor's urging) to review just how far we have come and to share some of those thoughts with you. Currently, our financial condition has improved dramatically. With several million dollars in liquid assets, we are much more than financially stable. Getting here has not been easy: it has taken the steadfast dedication of current and past members, leadership and staff.

Besides these liquid assets, we also own (debt-free) our impressive headquarters building in Orlando. It is the hub of Florida’s roofing industry and will continue to be for many decades into the future. The Training Center provides a facility that is used not only during FRSA’s many training efforts but by many other industry groups and companies.

The Education and Research Foundation and Endowment have combined assets that are approaching two million dollars. This has been accomplished by the generosity of our industry through donations, endowments, program proceeds and fundraisers.

The Foundation is paramount in our efforts to share industry-specific knowledge and to help our contractors meet their licensure requirements through continuing education credits. It is also a source of funding for important research projects. Each year, the Foundation awards many scholarships to qualified applicants. I’m proud to announce that this year the Foundation will award $65,000 in scholarships – the largest amount ever. The financial strength of the Foundation and endowments, combined with generous donations from member companies, will ensure that we can continue to provide these services for our future leaders.

FRSA’s Convention and Expo have often been referred to as the second largest (after IRE) roofingspecific trade show in the country. This year, we will feature 246 exhibiting companies occupying a sold out show floor of 120,000 square feet. We're offering 41 roofing-related educational seminars and opportunities to network and socialize will be numerous.

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Our Convention brings the entire industry together in an impressive scope but still keeps it intimate. We've secured over 1,200 hotel rooms on our peak night for a total of 3,582 room nights. The Convention is also a very important source of current and future revenue, which allows us to offer member services and add to the Association’s financial stability.

Although the FRSA Self Insurers Fund is a separate entity, it has, since its inception, been a major part of the FRSA family. The SIF has been a consistent source of workers’ compensation coverage and premiums. It provides invaluable information for regulators as well as offering unequaled roofing-specific safety training for its members. It has returned more than $190 million to its members in the form of dividends. The Fund is very strong financially with substantial assets of its own.

Florida Roofing Magazine is the voice of the Association and an important source of information not only for our contractor and associate members but also for building officials and others. Through advertising sales, it provides a consistent stream of revenue for the Association.

FRSA’s staff members and other professional representatives have always demonstrated outstanding dedication and professionalism. Some have served the membership for just a few years while others have served for many more. Our Executive Director has done so at an extremely high level, consistently for almost four decades now. Staff works together moving the positions taken by our leadership forward while assisting with making all the aforementioned activities possible.

A lot is done each year with a very small and efficient group of professionals. They strive to meet the needs of our membership daily through their hard work and enthusiasm.

FRSA’s Members, volunteers, Directors and Officers have been the lifeblood of FRSA for 102 years. They are the reason we exist. To our founders and many early participants, we owe our gratitude for establishing a very well-constructed foundation through adoption of our bylaws, code of ethics and articles of incorporation. These documents and our traditions have been well thought out and have provided a path for new leaders to follow. As good as these founding principles are, they would be nothing FRSA President Mike Silvers, CPRC, in the early 1990s.

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without volunteers to carry those ideas forward. We are blessed to have so many dedicated individuals who serve our trade by the gracious expenditure of their time and energy working on the industry’s behalf. They serve on our many boards and committees; some also serve on the State of Florida’s commissions, boards and committees, further volunteering their time. They and our staff address our government representatives and regulators in Washington, Tallahassee and nearer to home. Volunteers step up to offer instruction for classes and seminars and, just as importantly, to offer support and advice to industry participants who seek it. This is all fueled by the overall professionalism of their member companies. In turn, our Association and all it offers, fuels higher levels of professionalism within those companies.

As important as all the assets above are, there is something that in the big picture is even more valuable to our future endeavors. It is something that all of us, who are involved in representing FRSA, draw on regularly. It is our Association’s reputation. FRSA has always held the improvement of our trades and our industry's reputation and image as our most important goal. That reputation took a big hit recently by what I refer to as the free roof syndrome. Media coverage and discussions within government portrayed roofers as crooked scammers praying on homeowners and their insurance companies. We pushed back on those misconceptions and changed the narrative by being part of the solution to an expanding problem that was limiting availability

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of property insurance. The legislative and code proposals we supported and helped pass added significant substance to needed reforms and have helped to further our cause. Our ability to lean on the Associations’ long-term reputation allowed us to speak with authority on the subject and have a consequential impact. We’ve succeeded in retaking the high ground in defending our industry's reputation. There is still much work to be done.

All of this leads me to consider that our most valuable asset has been and should always continue to be, our integrity. It has been hard earned by so many for over a century and it deserves to be respected, protected and carried forward.

FRM Mike Silvers, CPRC, is owner of Silvers Systems Inc. and is consulting with FRSA as Director of Technical Services. Mike is an FRSA Past President, Life Member, and Campanella Award recipient and brings over 50 years of industry knowledge and experience to FRSA’s team.

Editor’s note: It’s the unwavering passion of members like Mike that continue to grow and improve FRSA and the services we offer. We’ve been told time and again by new members that the reason they joined was to take advantage of the many services we offer and specifically for access to Mike. His code and technical expertise, knowledge and experience benefit so many.

We’re extremely proud to have him on our team!

Safer and Stronger Because of Experience Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor With the 2026 code modification process gearing up, there are already prevailing areas of focus that will affect the roofing industry in Florida. In the beginning stages, the modification process for the Florida Building Code (FBC) considers the recent changes and trends from the International Building Code (IBC) revision cycle. The IBC is the code in effect for most of the United States, as well as some smaller countries and territories that don’t publish their own building codes.

As a part of the IBC code change process, natural events are analyzed to better understand their affects on building performance with an eye on life safety.

Recent events include tornados, earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes. Studying building performance and, in particular, building failures, helps us to see more clearly what is working and what needs to change in building codes. First response teams evaluate how the events affected these buildings. This knowledge is then taken back to the engineers, product manufacturers and industry associations to improve standards, codes, life safety and building performance for subsequent code cycles. The changes in code affect the features and designs of new construction as well as existing building modifications. Based on what we’ve seen with the IBC, three areas that we can expect to be focused on in the coming FBC modification process are fire rated assemblies, photovoltaic system design and design loads.

Photovoltaic System Design

Solar panels or photovoltaics (PV) are also growing in application and code development. Not only are more PVs being used on residential homes and commercial buildings, it’s even becoming a part of the public utility power supply. We are accustomed to seeing rooftop solar installations and, now, public utility solar farms are being installed on the sides of Florida highways and interstates. The increasing popularity of PV has been fruitful to code development as we learn lessons in the real world. Widespread use is also providing valuable learning opportunities to make PV more economical, more efficient and more robust for design considerations. The idea of a building becoming energy independent is an end goal that is gaining momentum because of this development.

In addition to using PV, this goal will also be aided by energy conservation efforts such as better insulation and moisture control for interior comfort, window and glazing designs with energy management and more energy efficient options for features like lighting, water heating, refrigeration and cooking.

Tornado Design Loads

New design loads are also emerging to be included in building codes. Hurricanes are an established consideration for wind loads in the FBC but tornado design considerations will be incorporated into the code as well. This change will have an impact on roof design.

Fire Rated Assemblies If you are in an area where tornados are a concern, Fire is a topic that is gaining attention in Florida. More the development of these codes and changes will be and more populated areas of the state are susceptian important topic to pay attention to. As these code ble to wildfires as urban sprawl advances. The other changes come into effect, permitting changes will consideration is that buildings are being built closer to also occur. Product selection will need to comply with each other, increasing the danger of fire jumping from the new requirements and roofs will need to meet or one building to another. It is one thing to have a buildexceed the new codes. ing loss because of a fire started from an electrical Fire, PV and design loads are just some of the failure, a gas leak or a deep-fried turkey gone wrong. themes coming to the forefront of the 2026 code It is another tragedy when the building next to the fire modification process. These and other code changes is damaged because its roof assembly was vulnerawill have a profound impact on the roofing industry ble to ignition. The coming developments will impact and will change the way we roof in the future. Firstroofers, as considerations and common sense will hand knowledge and experience of these topics will need to be applied to roofing projects to help reduce be important to the process of code development and the likelihood of fires spreading even as buildings are sharing the information will make the code stronger in built closer and closer to each other. Roofing products the end. If you have concerns or information you would will also be affected. Product manufacturers need to like to share, FRSA looks forward to hearing from you keep on top of fire testing and fire ratings because at frsa@floridaroof.com. this information is more frequently being included in FRM event damage reports and building code development. Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors Some municipalities in Florida are incorporating fire has been in the roofing industry for 15 years. He is an rated assemblies and fire test results into their perengineer and is working as a consultant with FRSA. mitting requirements without waiting for the code to He is a member on FRSA’s Codes Committee, Codes catch up.

Subcommittee, Tile Committee and on the FRSA-TRI Manual Rewrite Committee. Riku is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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Meet FRSA’s Awesome Team Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director When I first began working for FRSA in 1985, we had 63 employees who worked for FRSA Services Corporation, our for-profit division. Much has changed over the years as we evolved from an association offering services outside the scope of our founding documents to an association focusing on the needs of our members. What originally consisted of ten different entities has been whittled in half and provides more specialized services for member companies.

Today, between the Association and the Credit Union, we’re a small staff of eight full-time employees, three consultants and one retired part-timer, each with a specific skill set that enables the whole organization to run smoothly.

“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” is one of my favorite sayings and it embodies the spirit of our small but hardworking staff. I’m often told what a great job our team does on certain projects, events and publications and know that it takes all of us to accomplish these goals.

FRSA is the largest regional roofing association in the country, offering membership benefits, industry-specific educational programs, code and technical support, human resources and legal services, a convention and expo and media publications.

Through the Credit Union, we offer equipment and vehicle loans, project financing, mortgage lending shared branching and in-person and online banking services.

The SIF offers workers’ comp insurance to members who meet their underwriting guidelines and, together, FRSA is a one-stop-shop for the services and support contractors need to successfully run their businesses.

So, who makes up your FRSA team?

Committee. About 18 months ago, Mike convinced the Executive Committee to consider investing in U.S. Treasury Bills and, by doing so, all three of FRSA’s entities have earned considerable, consistent returns.

Mike is an FRSA Honorary Member and Florida CPA. He has a wonderful sense of humor and is quick witted. He has been a great friend over the years and when he finally does retire, I will miss him dearly.

Mike Reed, CPA, Retired, Part-time Accountant

Anna has been with us for three years, starting as our Office Manager and then quickly moving into the Membership Director position. While Membership Director, she set an Association record for the highest number of members in her first year and exceeded that number in her second year.

Obviously, she needed a challenge and in January (after numerous requests) accepted the position of Convention Director. Anna’s degree is in Event Management and taking over the Convention was a natural fit. She is also the staff liaison for the Convention and Ladies Committees.

Mike officially retired from FRSA last May after 31 years. Although he trained his replacement, she ended up leaving us. Mike came back in October to help us through the yearend audit and continues to work part-time as our Accountant. He prepares and oversees all aspects of the financials for the Association, Services Corp. (our for-profit entity for Florida Roofing magazine), Educational and Research Foundation, Foundation Endowment and the Political Action 16

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John Hellein, Director of Educational & Research Foundation

John has been with FRSA for 12 years and serves as the Educational Foundation Director.

His duties include staff liaison for the Foundation, Endowment Board of Governors and the Worker Training Subcommittee. He also assists with the Codes Committee and Codes Subcommittee and works closely with Mike Silvers on many projects. John’s part-time job at FRSA? IT guru and photographer. He is also the graphic designer for the magazine and many of FRSA publications. And, although he won’t admit it, he’s also a continuous source of entertainment for the staff. His wonderful and outgoing personality is contagious.

Anna Torres, Convention Director

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Rachel Zehnal, Expo Director

Rachel has been working for FRSA three years, originally as the Administrative Assistant for the Convention and Expo department.

Last year, I split the Convention and Expo into two different positions to accommodate the growth we’ve experienced in this area. Rachel works mainly with our exhibitors but also sells sponsorships for the events, hitting an alltime record this year for both profit centers. She is an incredibly talented artist and created the graphic for the 2023 Convention poster.

Kelly Sealander, Membership Director

Kelly’s been with us since October, when she started as our Office Manager. When Anna moved from Membership, Kelly was eager to take over the Membership position. She’s done a wonderful job bringing in new members and is on track for pushing us to the 1,000-member mark

by September. Kelly is also staff liaison to the Membership Committee and the Affiliate Council.

She has a great sense of humor and an outgoing personality. And she bakes!

Alison Thalacker, Office Manager Alison began working with us at the end of March as our Office Manager and Receptionist. She oversees all areas of our office from supplies to equipment maintenance and database updates. Alison also assists with the Auction, Training Center and Foundation duties as well as working on the Convention registration platform and the FRSA

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website. She’s ambitious and helpful and I haven’t found a project yet that she can’t handle.

Mike Silvers, CPRC, Director of Technical Services

After working with Mike as a contractor member for 30-plus years, it was a pleasant surprise when he agreed to work with FRSA as a consultant. I have worked with Mike in just about every facet of the Association, not only as a member, but when he served as FRSA President in 1994. There are very few people who know the roofing-related sections of the Florida Building Code as well as Mike does and I was elated when he came on board as our Technical Director. Mike is a Life Member, Certified Professional Roofing Contractor (CPRC) and a Campanella Award recipient. He is staff liaison to the Codes Committee, Codes Subcommittee and Worker Training Subcommittee. Mike is an easy-going mentor and friend who helps me to see the other side of issues.

Skip Heymann, Ad Sales Manager

Skip started with FRSA in October selling advertising for Florida Roofing magazine. His background includes experience in convention, expo, logistics, advertising and sponsorship, so he was a natural fit as Ad Sales Manager. Although he’s had little training from me, his experience has adapted well to roofing.

He lives in New Jersey and vacations in Florida. He’s been working remotely but has become a vital part of our team. Our staff looks forward to meeting him in-person at the Convention.

Not a member of FRSA? Call Kelly Sealander at 800-767-3772 ext. 142 or email her at kelly@floridaroof.com for more information on joining FRSA.

Lisa Pate, CEM, Executive Director

I have the honor of serving as the Executive Director overseeing all FRSA programs and services. I’ve been with the Association for 39 years, starting in the accounting department while I was in college.

Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to work in every department and with every FRSA committee. Our members are like a second family to me. I’ve watched many of them grow up and take over their family businesses where I knew their fathers and grandfathers. I serve as staff liaison to the Executive, Advisory and Governmental Committees and the Board of Directors.

Adrienne Paul, FRSA Credit Union CEO

A big part of Adrienne’s job is assisting members who are applying for loans and then processing their applications. She has been with the Credit Union for almost 12 years and is one of two staff people who run a successful small financial institution. She works closely with the Credit Union Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, who review all loan

documents. If you haven’t utilized the Credit Union, give Adrienne a call and let her bring you up to speed on all they have to offer you, your family, your employees and even your customers.

Alisha Bazin, FRSA Credit Union Member Service Representative

Alisha began working part-time for the Credit Union at the end of last year and serves as a teller, receptionist and customer service representative for the walk-up members who visit the Credit Union.

She also assists Adrienne with the day-to-day activities of the Credit Union.

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Concrete and Clay Tile Roofing Industry Adopts Energy as a Purchase Driver John Campbell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Eagle Roofing Products With over three decades of experience in the tile roofing industry, I have watched concrete and clay roof tile manufacturers come and go. In retrospect, I have seen far more go or be absorbed by market-driven changes.

On the contrary, the overall metal roofing space has expanded its offerings through low entry barriers and various products, from chicken coop grade panels sold by box retailers to high-end beautiful copper standing seam panels typically marketed by quality-focused vendors. Due to this, the metal roof segment has had greater opportunities to position its products as market competitors against other roofing materials. While I do not personally consider metal roofs a direct competitor of concrete and clay tile roof systems because of their longer life cycle performance, I welcome it as a competitor.

The popularity of concrete and clay tile roofing was first realized in the 70s and 80s, largely due to fire concerns in the West. This gave birth to the National Tile Roofing Manufacturers Association (NTRMA), originally established in 1971, now the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRIA), which worked closely with the Committee for Firesafe Dwellings to create legislation to ban combustible roofing materials in California.

With the support of the Fire Marshal, the industry began to restrict the use of wood shakes around the state after learning of the lack of fire-resistance issues posed by the material.

Over the next decade, the concrete and clay tile industry grew tenfold throughout the United States as builders ceased installing flammable wood shake roofs and homeowners searched for safe and sustainable alternatives. During the surge of fire-driven demand, the ascent of Mediterranean architecture that was once limited to pockets throughout Florida and Southern California gained popularity across the Sunbelt and

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stimulated the demand for concrete and clay tile roofing.

During the 90s and early 2000s, flat concrete and clay tile roofs represented less than 25 percent of the industry’s shipments.

Architectural trends shifted between 2010 and 2013 in search of new consumer appeal. A renowned leader in residential design declared, “Med is dead.”

His not-so-thinly veiled reference to the death of Old-World design, known for its round windows, stucco facades and round “S” tile roofs, proved prophetic. New trends like modern, contemporary and farmhouse exteriors have become the norm over the last decade; in response, concrete and clay tile manufacturers have invested in new technology, molds and innovative products conducive to this dramatic market shift. Today, Eagle’s flat tile sales represent 61 percent of our total shipments nationwide. While Mediterranean architecture is far from departed, it is no longer a significant driver of our industry’s success.

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placed in the ten code-defined climate zones across the country.

Using revolutionary sensors strategically placed in layers of the roofing assembly, we will gather real-time data every ten minutes over a three-year period. This will allow the industry to publish and post live temperature deltas for roof tiles, shingles and metal, which occur at the roof surface, as well as heat flux through the roof deck, the attic and inside the living space.

Our benchmark will be temporary asphalt shingle roofs versus concrete and clay tile roofs in different installation configurations.

In addition to measuring temperature deltas, we can convert the data into cumulative energy usage to maintain a constant temperature for both products.

This will also validate roofing tiles’ ability to reduce energy through thermal mass and airspace, which will be a far greater benefit than the surface color of

other materials. In regions with tiered electricity, it can help move the expensive peak demand times in hot regions and reduce heat loss in the winter months for colder climates. In the end, the TRECS study will justify and validate the longterm benefits of spending a little more upfront costs to save ongoing energy costs.

Together, we will create and market a new purchase driver to drive demand for concrete and clay tile roofing – energy savings.

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Safety: It's More than a Company Slogan Kevin Lindley, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund Safety Consultant I always find it distasteful to use the slogan “Safety First.” I cringe every time I hear someone say it. It’s a phrase that some contractors often fall back on concerning their safety policies. We must do more than simply give our workers equipment and tell them to “be safe” every day.

OSHA has been extremely busy during the first quarter of 2024. There have been record site inspections completed on both residential and commercial jobsites. Since the Orlando office opened two years ago, there are increasingly more Compliance Officers present and more are being hired. With that initiative, every contractor is encouraged to ensure their documentation and records are up to date regarding their safety policies and procedures.

In the roofing industry, OSHA’s primary focus is always fall protection. Falls continue to be the leading cause of work-related injuries and fatalities and currently OSHA has a special emphasis directive focusing on fall protection. Although fall protection is the primary safety concern, OSHA looks beyond fall protection policies and procedures and has begun to scrutinize

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every aspect of the company’s exposures and liabilities during the course of an investigation.

Let’s review what documents OSHA has typically requested of a contractor immediately following a site inspection by a Compliance Officer. They include: ■ training records ■ company safety program ■ safety meetings and trainings ■ site inspections ■ disciplinary action policy and records of action taken ■ OSHA 300, OSHA 300A log and OSHA 301 forms for the past three years ■ fall protection plan for the jobsite ■ list of employees by position and any certifications.

In reviewing many safety and loss control programs, OSHA will note that the document should be reviewed and updated accordingly on an annual basis. Many of the programs also clearly identify the topics (fall protection, ladder safety, hazard communication,

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GHS/SDS, PPE, electrical) that all employees must be trained on, annually, as well as new hires before being sent into the field to work.

I cannot stress this enough – ALL TRAINING MUST BE DOCUMENTED – otherwise, OSHA does not consider it to have been completed. Review your programs and coordinate training or establish a schedule for the year to have the training completed.

Document annual harness inspections by field personnel. There are many forms available online to download and print at no cost which will help you document training. Harnesses are identified by the serial number printed on the label of the harness, not the user.

In roofing we use a lot of equipment, ladders and machinery. All equipment should be inspected on an annual basis (or more frequently) and that inspection also documented. Damaged equipment must be either repaired by a competent person or properly disposed of or destroyed.

Companies need to take safety seriously – safety shouldn’t be just another slogan or a sign on the wall. Safety is a constant necessity and should be taken into consideration in all work activities. OSHA compliance should not be the primary goal for updating policies or training workers. The goal of safety is to make the company and workforce better and to ensure that the potential for accidents or injuries on the job is decreased or eliminated.

FRSA members have access to over 250 free Toolbox Talk documents in the Members Login section of the website, www.floridaroof.com. Download and incorporate them into your own safety program.

FRM Access to workers’ comp coverage is available to all FRSA members. To find out if you qualify for FRSA-SIF workers’ comp insurance, please contact Alexis at 800-767-3772, ext. 206 or email alexis@frsasif.com. To learn more about the FRSA Self Insurers Fund, please visit www.frsasif.com.

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Meet the Speakers

Ben Briggs

Adams and Reese LLP Ben represents clients in During FRSA’s Convention, we’re offering 41 hours of all aspects of labor and continuing education seminars that feature the bestemployment law, including of-the-best industry instructors. Many of the seminars wage and hour, discriminafocus on changes in the Florida Building Code present- tion and retaliation claims, ed by instructors who possess strong insight into the drafting employment code and its application. They provide real-world excontracts, restrictive covamples and can respond to specific questions that you enants and more. Ben has face in your day-to-day operations. We’re also offering been recognized by Florida 10 hours of non-CE seminars that focus on business Super Lawyers for his work. operations, sales and management taught by experts in these fields.

Alexis Ayala

Jorge Castanon

Tray Batcher

Trent Cotney

Adams and Reese LLP Tray represents clients in all aspects of construction law, including liens, bonds, construction defect litigation, OSHA defense and licensing. Previously, he worked in construction as an estimator for a multi-million-dollar structural contracting company.

Adams and Reese LLP Trent, a Campanella Award recipient, FRSA Honorary Member and is a Partner and National Construction Practice Group Leader at Adams and Reese LLP. Trent is FRSA’s and NRCA’s General Counsel.

He routinely represents contractors on construction-related matters.

Jim Brauner

Jacqueline Feliciano​

FRSA Self Insurers Fund Alexis has over 10 years of insurance industry experience with the last six years exclusively in workers’ compensation. Along with her underwriting duties at FRSA-SIF, she is responsible for the Premium Audit Department and issues with the state rating organization (NCCI).

Brauner Safety Services With more than 40 years of experience in the roofing industry, Jim understands the importance of education; he offers a hands-on approach that prepares crews for potential hazards and unexpected situations.

He offers OSHA 10/30, CERTA torch and a full range of safety training.

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FRSA Self Insurers Fund Jorge has been with the FRSA-SIF Safety and Loss Control Department since 2005 and has over 30 years experience in occupational health and safety.

He is a master trainer for medic first aid training and CPR, automated external defibrillation, oxygen supplement and infant CPR.

Adams and Reese LLP Jacqueline is an attorney with a general contractor’s license, Master of Laws degree in taxation and sale associate license. Her unique experience has earned her a name as a middle-market mergers and acquisitions attorney with a niche in the construction industry.

Brian Chamberlain

Debbie Guidry, CPCU

Bo Copeland

Greg Hayne

Greg Keeler

Manny Oyola, Jr.

John Kenney, CPRC

Kyle Rea

Carlisle Construction Materials Brian has been with CCM since 1987 and has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design from the University of Wisconsin.

He assists architects, consultants and specifiers on assemblies focusing on performance, sustainability and resilience.

Integrity Metals Bo is the Business Development Manager at Integrity Metals where he manages new product development, the product approval process and oversees the Gainesville manufacturing facility. He holds a general contractor’s license and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida.

Owens Corning Greg is the Technical Services Leader for OC Roofing and Asphalt with decades of experience in architecture and as a building official. He serves on or chairs several ASTM D08 task groups and is a member of FRSA’s Codes Committee and Codes Subcommittee.

Cotney Consulting Group John has over 50 years of experience in the roofing industry. He started his career by working as a roofing apprentice at a family business in the Northeast and worked his way up to operating multiple Top 100 roofing companies.

FRSA Self Insurers Fund Debbie has been at the FRSA-SIF since 1993 and serves as Fund Administrator. She has earned the chartered property casualty underwriter credential, specializing in risk management and property casualty insurance.

Hayne Coaching Group Greg helps contractors find and implement better, smarter and more innovative ways to work. His proven “Creating Great Service” training, support and implementation program helps commercial roofers grow their service departments.

Eagle Roofing Products Manny is Technical Manager Eastern Region and holds a Florida roofing license. He is FRSA’s President Elect and teaches roof tile courses for FRSA and TRI. He serves on FRSA’s Codes Committee and is the Chair for FRSA’s Codes Subcommittee.

Adams and Reese LLP Kyle worked as an Assistant State Attorney for Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit for five years prosecuting felony, misdemeanor and juvenile charges. He prosecuted cases of individuals contracting without a license, including instances of unlicensed contracting during a state of emergency.

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Kevin Lindley

Scott Siegal

Paul Oleksak

Dan Shurtz

Mike Silvers, CPRC

Gregg Wallick

FRSA Self Insurers Fund Kevin is part of the Safety and Loss Control Department with 20 years of experience in the roofing industry, focused primarily on safety compliance.

Kevin has a Bachelor of Architectural Design. He is an authorized CERTA Program Trainer.

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Paul serves as the Technical Trainer and has worked in the roof tile industry since 1990. He holds a Florida roofing contractor license and has been active on FRSA’s Codes Committee and the FRSATRI Roof Tile Committee for over 20 years.

FRSA Technical Director Mike is the owner of Silvers Systems, Inc. and a licensed roofing contractor with more than 50 years of industry knowledge.

He is an FRSA Past President, Life Member and Campanella Award recipient.

Certified Contractors Network Scott is the owner of Maggio Roofing in Washington DC. Since 2009, he has served as President of CCN. Through in-person and virtual training, CCN helps small and mid-sized contractors develop a plan to increase the size and profitability of their business.

Aletheia Digital Dan is Executive Vice President with roofing clients across North America, Aletheia Digital has a strong knowledge of the roofing business and understands the challenges contractors face in growing their business in an ever changing and highly competitive industry.

Best Roofing Gregg is President and CEO and a second-generation roofing contractor.

His knowledge and passion for the industry is the driving force behind Best Roofing’s outstanding reputation, growth and success. He graduated from the University of Miami in Business and holds an MBA.

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“We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Harkness Capital Partners,” stated Wallick. “Their expertise and resources will be invaluable as we negotiate the next phase of our growth strategy.” Wallick and son, Ian, company COO, will push forward with plans to build new corporate headquarters, expand 28

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"We are excited about what the future holds with this strategic partnership and look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the highest standards of quality and professionalism,” Ian Wallick commented.

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Olivia LaMotta

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Trent Cotney Scholarship Olivia graduated from Lake Howell High School and plans to attend Florida Atlantic University in the fall. She will study Biology with a goal of a Masters degree in Microbiology. She is a National Honor Society (NHS) member and swims competitively. Olivia’s grandmother is Debbie Guidry.

James Harrison Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Tyler graduated from Palatka High School and will attend St. John’s River State College to pursue a Business degree. works at Armstrong Roofing.

His father is Les Sims, CPRC, Armstrong Roofing, San Mateo, and his mother is Gina Sims.

E.H. Engelmeier Family Scholarship Simon attends EmbryRiddle, studying Aeronautical Science. He plans to become a commercial drone pilot. He also intends to use the construction skills he has learned in his family’s business. His parents are Shannon and Steven Scott, Advanced Roof Technology, Melbourne.

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designated for scholarships, were awarded to 10 of this year’s recipients.

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Steve Steele Memorial Scholarship Erin is a sophomore at the University of North Florida pursuing a Business Acounting degree. She volunteers in the recovery community, helping people to learn life skills. She is the Office Manager at Recovery Roofing, Jacksonville, where she hopes to serve as CFO. Bob & Elaine Purdy Scholarship Hope will attend the University of Florida to study Veterinary Medicine and Business. She graduated from Strawberry Crest High School, is an NHS member and a barrel racer. Her long-term goal is to suceed her parents, Richard and Traci Garrett, at Garrett Roofing Inc., Tampa.

NEFRSA Scholarship Marcela attended Cypress Bay High School where she was an AICE Cambridge Diploma recipient. She plans to pursue Marketing and Business at the University of Central Florida. Her father is Gilberto Giampaolo, Giampri Corp., Weston, and her mother is Marianne Rivas.

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NEFRSA Scholarship Kaylee is studying Business Marketing at Pensacola Christian College. She plans to operate her own Chick-fil-A franchise after graduating. Her parents are Mark and Julie Murra, Jacksonville.

Adam & Tracy Purdy Scholarship Owen attends Daytona State College and plans to transfer to Florida State University to study Business. He looks forward to being the third generation to build the familiy roofing company. His parents are Ian and Caroline Johnson, R/J Group Inc, Port Orange.

Carlos Perez Memorial Scholarship Hayley graduated from Cornerstone Charter Academy and will attend Florida State University to study Political Science. Her father is Royal Casey, Petersen | PAC-CLAD, Orlando, and her mother is Michelle Casey.

Austin Ebersold Memorial Scholarship Ajay is attending the University of Florida in pursuit of a Masters degree in Engineering. He plans to use his skills to further innovation.

His father, Venki Sastri, Sabre Metals of Florida, Longwood, and his mother is Damyanti Sastri.

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FRSA Self Insurers Fund Scholarship Kaiya graduated from The King’s Academy and hopes to attend the University of Alabama to study Sports Performance and Athletic Training. Her father is Joey Parent, State Pride Roofing of Florida, West Palm Beach, and her mother is Penny Parent.

Edwards Roofing Inc. Scholarship Rylee attends the University of Florida's School of Construction seeking a Construction Management degree. She plans to become a general contractor.

Her father is Todd Rauktis, Commercial Roofing Specialties, Orlando, and her mother is Michelle Rauktis.

Bowen, Hilson and Turner Scholarship Brooke graduated from Durant High School and will study Marine Sciences at the University of Central Florida.

She played varsity lacrosse and is an NHS member. Her mother is Bridget Wilson, Cardinal Roofing, Brandon, and her father is Brian Wilson.

Mason Liftig Scholarship Hope graduated from Strawberry Crest High School as a Florida Medallion Scholar.

She will attend the University of South Florida to study Biomedical Ethics. She plans to become a Dermatology Physician’s Assistant. Her parents are Richard and Traci Garrett, Garrett Roofing Inc., Tampa.

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Makena graduated from Spruce Creek High School and is an NHS member. She plans to attend Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University to study Biology and Business.

Her goal is to become a veterinarian. Her parents are Ian and Caroline Johnson, R/J Group Inc, Port Orange.

Mason attends Georgia Southern University studying Civil and Structural Engineering. During the summer and school breaks, he works with lead engineers at Mills, Short & Associates.

Mason is an avid golfer and also enjoys fishing. His parents are Andrew and Melinda Swetz, Jacksonville.

Quinton attended Vero Beach High School and will attend Indian River State College to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. He plans to become a commercial pilot. He played on his high school lacrosse team and is an NHS member.

Quinton’s parents are Andrew and Melinda Swetz, Jacksonville.

Jessica attends the University of Florida, majoring in Information Systems and minoring in Economics.

She served in the Business Undergraduate Mentorship Program and intends to pursue post-graduate work in finance. Her mother is Rosita Borowski, Allied Services of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale.

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Leslie is a post-graduate student at the University of Florida studying law. She is a member of the UF Law Women’s Association, UF Federalist Society and John Marshall Bar Association.

Leslie’s father is Les Sims, CPRC, Armstrong Roofing, San Mateo, and her mother is Gina Sims.

Caroline attends Tallahassee Community College studying Radiologic Technology. She is working toward becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. She volunteers in support of cancer fundraising and works as a nanny. Caroline’s parents are Jon Belcher, Marion Service Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Ocala, and Tracy Belcher.

Ashley graduated from Jupiter High School and will be attending Tallahassee Community College and then Florida State University for a degree in Business Finance.

Ashley played on her high school golf and soccer teams.

Her father is Christopher Rountree, Bitumar, and her mother is Alisha Rountree.

Jolee graduated from Durant High School and plans to study Animal Science at Berry College. After completing her degree, she hopes to intern at an environmental lab. She is an ASL Honors Society member and active in lacrosse and weightlifting. Her mother, Rachael Andrews, Cardinal Roofing, Brandon, and her father is Joseph Andrews.

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William attends Florida State University studying Mechanical Engineering.

Upon graduating in 2026, he hopes to become a U.S. Navy Pilot. He is an NHS and Catholic Student Union member. William enjoys cross country, fishing and surfing and plays guitar. His parents are Chris and Amy Kemp, Gulf Breeze.

Sarah graduated from Gulf Breeze High School and will pursue a degree in Nursing.

After completing college, her goal is to work in Pediatric Healthcare. She is a member of the Academy for Health and Medical Professionals.

Her parents are Chris and Amy Kemp, Gulf Breeze.

Paige is pursuing a Health Sciences Associate’s degree and, after graduating, plans to enroll in a Radiology program.

She playes softball at St. Petersburg College where she is on the President’s List for a 4.0 GPA. Paige's parents are Chad and Cynthia Bankston, Newberry.

Peyton graduated from Boone High School and will attend the University of Central Florida to obtain her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She is an NHS member and participated in varsity cheerleading. Peyton volunteers her time coaching cheerleading. Her parents are Scott and Bridget Henry, Orlando.

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Nicole will complete her senior year at the University of Florida, where she is studying Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Human Performance Exercise Science. Nicole’s mother is Rosita Borowski, Allied Services of Florida, Ft. Lauderdale.

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that they become brittle. PM Silicone is also flexible and elastic. The material can flex with different pressures, be it shifting in the building or new forces being applied to the roof surface. Despite possessing a very tight link between the molecules, the chemistry of silicone roof coatings allows them to remain elastic, which adds more years to the coating.

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A darker silicone will not reflect nearly the same amount of UV rays and dark colored or black coatings will actually absorb UV rays. White coating, however, does an excellent job reflecting the sun’s rays and keeping the roof and the internal building temperature cooler.

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The UV reflectivity in PM Silicone is strengthened by the tight bond of the elements in the material form when cured. Because they are so tightly bonded, they are capable of resisting UV rays without rapidly deteriorating. The molecules that make up PM Silicone roof coatings are also highly thermal and light stable. Combining these two elements makes PM Silicone the perfect roof substrate to combat the hot Florida sun.

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Silicone coatings have been formulated with hydrophobic properties to make them extremely water resistant. Because of the way the elements bond together, the surface of a silicone roof coating – when examined under a microscope – has tiny protrusions smaller than a drop of water. These protrusions make it very difficult for water to grab onto anything and work its way past the surface of the coating. Since PM Silicone is liquid-applied to the roof, it creates a seamless, waterproof membrane on the roof that can last decades.

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Silicone roof coatings are manufactured by mixing many chemicals, beginning with resins that are 100 percent solids. Most other roof coatings start with a lower solids base and include filler in the formula, which disallows their solids content to get much past 50-55 percent.

These higher solids content allows PM Silicone roof coatings to be installed thicker, in fewer coats, with more precision and with a smoother surface. Florida roofers can enjoy time and money savings when using PM Silicone as they can typically get proper milage in just one coat.

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Again, thanks to the extremely tight and strong bond of the molecules in silicone roof coatings, they are impermeable. Rather than just resisting water and allowing water to run off them, their molecules are so tightly bonded and so complexly organized that they cannot be permeated. This ponding water resistance is a significant advantage of PM Silicone roof coatings. PM Silicone also resists many chemicals that could spill onto the roof, offering even more protection.

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