FRSA Executive Committee Adam Purdy, CPRC President
Matt Criswell Vice President
Joe Byrne President Elect
Les Sims, CPRC Secretary Treasurer
Adam is President of Edwards Roofing Co. Inc., Pensacola, where he has worked for the past 16 years. He and Tracy have been married for 15 years and have four children. Adam has a BA degree in Finance and serves as a Trustee for FRSA’s Educational and Research Foundation, the Endowment Board of Governors and the FRSA Self Insurers Fund. Adam has also earned the Certified Professional Roofing Contractor (CPRC) designation from FRSA. He loves working with the people in the industry that make up FRSA.
Joe is the President of Byrne Roofing and BRI Roof Consulting Group, West Palm Beach, has been in the roofing industry for over 50 years and is an FRSA Honorary Member. He received the “Jim Carr Lifetime Achievement Award” and is a four-time Palm Beach County Roofers Association “Golden Hammer Award” recipient. Joe and his wife, Vicki, have two children and two grandchildren. He loves that FRSA provides a great exchange of information and numerous friendships in the industry that he loves.
Matt is President of WeatherShield Roofing Group, Inc., a commercial roofing company in Longwood and recently opened Marathon Roofing and Contracting for residential roofing. He is married to Jackie and they have two children, Elizabeth and Aniston. A Bieler “Enthusiasm Gets It Done” and S.T.A.R. Award recipient, Matt is a third generation Central Floridian who attended UCF and Rollins College. He loves the closeness, education, problem solving and camaraderie that the Association brings to every facet of the industry.
Les is President of Armstrong Roofing, Inc., San Mateo, where he began his roofing career in 2000 after being honorably discharged from the US Navy. He started as a laborer and worked his way up to President in 2018. Les has been married to Gina for 21 years and they have three children. Les has also earned the Certified Professional Roofing Contractor (CPRC) designation from FRSA. He takes pride in owning a company that was started in the late 1940s, values the lifelong friendships he has made as a member of FRSA and looks forward to many more years in the industry.
ADVERTISING – From Signs to Social Media – License Numbers Required! Advertising is important to Florida contractors and can make the difference between a great business year and just making ends meet. Florida contractors have many new ways of promoting their businesses with the increased use of internet websites and the advent of social media technologies. As advertising evolves, it is important for Florida contractors to remember that their license number must be included in all offers of service, bids, business proposals, contracts or advertisements, regardless of the medium. Pursuant to Rule 61G4-12.011, F.A.C., advertisements include any electronic media including Internet sites. So please remember to include your license number on your websites, social media pages and other advertisements. If you have any questions regarding advertising requirements, please review the Construction Industry Licensing Board’s FAQs or you may contact the Department’s Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
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