Jesse Sanchez, Writer
ServiceCon 2025: A game-changer for roofing professionals
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing leaders are gearing up for a unique conference focused on service-driven growth and collaboration in the industry. The upcoming ServiceCon 2025, hosted by Centerpoint Connect, promises to shake up the traditional trade show format with its focus on actionable insights and peer collaboration for ...
The key to success between roofing contractors and consultants
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts emphasize the importance of building relationships to foster growth. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Ron Harriman, a veteran in the roofing industry and representative from Benchmark, who shared valuable insights on the evolving relationship between roofing ...
Maximizing talent acquisition through the H-1B Visa program
By Jesse Sanchez. How construction companies can leverage H-1B visas to secure specialized talent. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mary Kate Fernandez of Adams and Reese, who provided valuable insights into the H-1B Visa program and how it can be a game-changer for ...
Safeguarding roofing businesses with cybersecurity
By Jesse Sanchez. Why cybersecurity matters now more than ever for roofing contractors. As roofing companies navigate an increasingly digital landscape, cybersecurity threats loom larger than ever. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips®, hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, special counsel Roy Hadley from Adams and Reese LLP discusses ...
Inside the Roofing Alliance's 2024 Student Competition
By Jesse Sanchez. Bridging the gap between academia and industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Kyle Cahill, a project manager at King of Texas Roofing, to discuss the 2024 Roofing Alliance Student Competition. The competition was a defining event for aspiring roofing ...
United Asphalts navigates industry shifts amid Valero exit
By Jesse Sanchez. Asphalt and built-up roofing see rising demand due to industry shifts and extreme weather. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, industry expert Josh Willey of United Asphalts discussed the significant impact of Valero's exit from the keg asphalt business on the ...
Unlocking growth opportunities in a changing market
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding the rise of roof coatings and how contractors can capitalize on this expanding market. In this CoatingsTalk, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Abby Feinstein, director of product management at CertainTeed, to discuss the evolving landscape of roof coatings. With a particular focus ...
Discover the hidden dangers of oversized roofing rolls
By Jesse Sanchez. Understand how traditional roll sizes can safeguard your job site and boost productivity in our next RLW webinar. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their Read, ...
The bright future of welding
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover cutting edge innovations in welding technologies and how they can aid your business’ productivity. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Dave Nordentoft, the roofing products manager at Leister, to discuss groundbreaking advancements in roofing technology. Leister, a ...
Protecting roofs from extreme weather events with Polyglass
By Jesse Sanchez. How Polyglass tackles extreme weather with advanced underlayments. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Alex Manos from Polyglass who shared insights on the company’s innovative approach to roofing underlayments, particularly in response to the increasing intensity of extreme weather events. As ...
