Wagner crew becomes first ProCertified Slate Installers in the country

This landmark event marked a significant milestone in advancing the standard of excellence in slate roofing nationwide.

Four Wagner Roofing employees — Obed Tejada Hernandez, Gabino Perez Guentes, Luis Montoya Rivas and Juan Santana Ortiz — earned national recognition as the country’s first NRCA PROCertified Slate System Installers. Wagner Roofing proudly hosted this first-ever Slate ProCertification exam offering, which was administered by the NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association).

The NRCA Slate Systems Installer PROCertification is a distinguished credential that recognizes the skill, knowledge and professionalism of experienced slate roofing installers. To earn certification, candidates must meet strict eligibility requirements and pass a rigorous evaluation process, including a comprehensive verbal exam and a hands-on, six-hour installation assessment judged live by independent ProCertification Qualified Assessors.

This landmark event marked a significant milestone in advancing the standard of excellence in slate roofing nationwide. The curriculum and standards for the Slate ProCertification program were collaboratively developed by the NRCA, the Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) and the National Slate Association (NSA), ensuring the highest level of industry-wide integrity and expertise.

Wagner Roofing is proud to celebrate its team’s achievement and to have supported this pioneering event, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to workforce development, craftsmanship and leadership in traditional roofing systems.