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<title>Investing in people is investing in the future of roofing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Heidi J. Ellsworth.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>NRCA&rsquo;s people-centered initiatives strengthen leadership, workforce opportunity and well-being across the roofing industry.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Throughout my years in the roofing industry, I have learned one simple truth: Our greatest asset is our people. They are the ones who create the products we rely on, run the equipment that keeps projects moving and install the roofs that protect homes and buildings. They show up every day ready to work and solve problems while supporting their teammates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That is why I love the strong focus that&nbsp;<a href="/directory/nrca" target="_blank">National&nbsp;Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>&nbsp;continues to place on people-centered initiatives. As an NRCA board member, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand how the association invests in developing leaders, creating opportunities for workforce growth and supporting the well-being of the individuals who make our industry so strong. Those efforts matter because when we invest in people, we invest in the future of roofing.</p>

<h3>Building leaders&nbsp;</h3>

<p>One of the recent topics highlighted by NRCA was about leadership and the importance of creating positive workplace cultures. That message resonated with me because great companies are built by great leaders. The best leaders are not simply experts in roofing. They are people who listen, communicate, mentor and create an environment where others can succeed. Every person in our industry wants to know that their contributions matter, and leadership plays a critical role in making that happen. NRCA&rsquo;s focus on helping companies recognize the impact of leadership is an important reminder that the way we treat people directly influences the success of our businesses and our industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That same people-first philosophy is reflected in NRCA&rsquo;s partnership with <a href="/directory/the-glo-group" target="_blank">The GLO Group</a>. As our workforce continues to grow and evolve, communication becomes more important than ever. Through this partnership, they are able to offer an Executive Leadership Bilingual Program. This program is about far more than language; it is about helping individuals become confident leaders, strengthening relationships among team members and ensuring talented people have opportunities to advance within their organizations. When companies invest in leadership development, they are investing in the people who will guide the industry forward for years to come.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Commitment to people&nbsp;</h3>

<p>I also love NRCA&rsquo;s focus on and promotion of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The association recently highlighted that Latinos make up 35.4% of the construction workforce, and that statistic tells an important story about our industry. Every day, Hispanic professionals contribute their talents, dedication and leadership to roofing by manufacturing products, managing crews, operating equipment, running businesses and installing roofs in communities across North America. Their work helps drive our industry forward, making it essential that we recognize their impact while continuing to create opportunities for growth. We are proud to share these initiatives on <a href="https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/">RoofersCoffeeShop&nbsp;en&nbsp;Espa&ntilde;ol</a> because celebrating people and expanding access go hand in hand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is this recognition that supporting our workforce means caring about the whole person, not just their training, that I appreciate most about NRCA. Roofing is demanding work, and recent resources have highlighted physical wellness, nutrition and mental health awareness. The ongoing conversation around mental health and suicide prevention in construction is especially important because it acknowledges that the people who make this industry great need support both on and off the jobsite. Through initiatives like <a href="https://www.nrca.net/resources/safety/mentalhealth">BeToughEnough.com</a>, NRCA is helping bring needed tools and awareness to the industry. When we invest in people&rsquo;s well-being, we create stronger teams, stronger companies and a stronger industry.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Closing thoughts&nbsp;</h3>

<p>As I look at these initiatives together, I see an association that understands what truly drives success in roofing. Yes, we need innovation. Yes, we need outstanding products and technical expertise. But at the center of every achievement is a person. It is the contractor developing the next generation of leaders, the supervisor helping a crew work more effectively, the manufacturer training employees for advancement and the team member who shows up every day committed to excellence. Roofing has always been a people business and NRCA&rsquo;s continued investment in people is helping ensure a strong future for all of us.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As someone who believes deeply in this industry and the people who make it great, I encourage you to become involved with NRCA. Together, we can continue building stronger leaders, stronger companies and a stronger roofing industry by investing in the people who make it all possible. After all, roofing has always been about people, and the stronger we make our people, the stronger we make our industry.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Invertir en las personas es invertir en el futuro de la industria del techado</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Heidi J. Ellsworth, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Las iniciativas centradas en las personas de NRCA fortalecen el liderazgo, las oportunidades para la fuerza laboral y el bienestar dentro de la industria del techado.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A lo largo de mis a&ntilde;os en la industria del techado, he aprendido una verdad muy sencilla: nuestro mayor activo son las personas. Son quienes fabrican los productos en los que confiamos, operan los equipos que mantienen los proyectos en marcha e instalan los techos que protegen hogares y edificios. Son quienes llegan cada d&iacute;a listos para trabajar, resolver problemas y apoyar a sus compa&ntilde;eros de equipo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Por eso me entusiasma el fuerte compromiso que la&nbsp;<a href="/directory/nrca" target="_blank">National&nbsp;Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>&nbsp;contin&uacute;a demostrando a trav&eacute;s de iniciativas centradas en las personas. Como integrante de la junta directiva de NRCA, tengo el privilegio de ver de primera mano c&oacute;mo la asociaci&oacute;n invierte en el desarrollo de l&iacute;deres, crea oportunidades para el crecimiento de la fuerza laboral y promueve el bienestar de las personas que hacen tan fuerte a nuestra industria. Estos esfuerzos son importantes porque cuando invertimos en las personas, invertimos en el futuro del techado.</p>

<h3>Formando l&iacute;deres&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Uno de los temas recientes destacados por NRCA fue el liderazgo y la importancia de fomentar culturas laborales positivas. Este mensaje tuvo un gran impacto en m&iacute; porque las grandes empresas se construyen con grandes l&iacute;deres. Los mejores l&iacute;deres no son solo expertos en techado. Son personas que saben escuchar, comunicarse, orientar y crear un entorno donde otros puedan tener &eacute;xito. Todos en nuestra industria quieren saber que sus aportaciones tienen valor, y el liderazgo desempe&ntilde;a un papel fundamental para que eso suceda. El enfoque de NRCA en ayudar a las empresas a reconocer el impacto del liderazgo es un importante recordatorio de que la manera en que tratamos a las personas influye directamente en el &eacute;xito de nuestros negocios y de toda la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Esta misma filosof&iacute;a centrada en las personas tambi&eacute;n se refleja en la alianza de NRCA con&nbsp;<a href="/directory/the-glo-group" target="_blank">The GLO Group</a>.&nbsp;A medida que nuestra fuerza laboral contin&uacute;a creciendo y evolucionando, la comunicaci&oacute;n se vuelve m&aacute;s importante que nunca. Gracias a esta colaboraci&oacute;n, se ofrece un Programa Ejecutivo de Liderazgo Biling&uuml;e. Este programa va mucho m&aacute;s all&aacute; del idioma; busca ayudar a las personas a convertirse en l&iacute;deres seguros de s&iacute; mismos, fortalecer las relaciones entre los miembros de los equipos y garantizar que los profesionales talentosos tengan oportunidades para avanzar dentro de sus organizaciones. Cuando las empresas invierten en el desarrollo del liderazgo, est&aacute;n invirtiendo en las personas que guiar&aacute;n a la industria durante los pr&oacute;ximos a&ntilde;os.</p>

<h3>Compromiso con las personas&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Tambi&eacute;n me encanta el enfoque de NRCA en la promoci&oacute;n del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. Recientemente, la asociaci&oacute;n destac&oacute; que los latinos representan el 35.4 % de la fuerza laboral de la construcci&oacute;n, una estad&iacute;stica que cuenta una historia importante sobre nuestra industria. Todos los d&iacute;as, los profesionales hispanos aportan su talento, dedicaci&oacute;n y liderazgo al sector del techado mediante la fabricaci&oacute;n de productos, la supervisi&oacute;n de cuadrillas, la operaci&oacute;n de equipos, la administraci&oacute;n de empresas y la instalaci&oacute;n de techos en comunidades de toda Norteam&eacute;rica. Su trabajo ayuda a impulsar nuestra industria, por lo que es esencial reconocer su contribuci&oacute;n mientras seguimos creando oportunidades para su crecimiento. En&nbsp;<a href="https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/">RoofersCoffeeShop&nbsp;en&nbsp;Espa&ntilde;ol</a>&nbsp;nos sentimos orgullosos de compartir estas iniciativas porque celebrar a las personas y ampliar el acceso a oportunidades van de la mano.</p>

<p>Lo que m&aacute;s aprecio de NRCA es el reconocimiento de que apoyar a nuestra fuerza laboral significa preocuparse por la persona en su totalidad, no solo por su capacitaci&oacute;n. El trabajo de techado es exigente, y los recursos recientes han puesto &eacute;nfasis en el bienestar f&iacute;sico, la nutrici&oacute;n y la salud mental. La conversaci&oacute;n continua sobre la salud mental y la prevenci&oacute;n del suicidio en la industria de la construcci&oacute;n es especialmente importante porque reconoce que las personas que hacen grande a esta industria necesitan apoyo tanto dentro como fuera del lugar de trabajo. A trav&eacute;s de iniciativas como <a href="https://www.nrca.net/resources/safety/mentalhealth">BeToughEnough.com</a>, NRCA est&aacute; ayudando a proporcionar herramientas y generar conciencia sobre estos temas. Cuando invertimos en el bienestar de las personas, creamos equipos m&aacute;s s&oacute;lidos, empresas m&aacute;s fuertes y una industria m&aacute;s resiliente.</p>

<h3>Reflexi&oacute;n final&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Cuando observo todas estas iniciativas en conjunto, veo una asociaci&oacute;n que entiende qu&eacute; es lo que realmente impulsa el &eacute;xito en la industria del techado. S&iacute;, necesitamos innovaci&oacute;n. S&iacute;, necesitamos productos de alta calidad y experiencia t&eacute;cnica. Pero detr&aacute;s de cada logro siempre hay una persona. Es el contratista que desarrolla a la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n de l&iacute;deres; el supervisor que ayuda a su cuadrilla a trabajar de manera m&aacute;s eficiente; el fabricante que capacita a sus empleados para que puedan crecer profesionalmente; y el integrante del equipo que se presenta todos los d&iacute;as comprometido con la excelencia. La industria del techado siempre ha sido un negocio impulsado por las personas, y la inversi&oacute;n continua de NRCA en el desarrollo y bienestar de su gente est&aacute; ayudando a garantizar un futuro s&oacute;lido para todos nosotros.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Como alguien que cree profundamente en esta industria y en las personas que la hacen posible, los animo a involucrarse con NRCA. Juntos podemos seguir construyendo l&iacute;deres m&aacute;s fuertes, empresas m&aacute;s s&oacute;lidas y una industria del techado m&aacute;s robusta al invertir en quienes hacen posible todo esto. Despu&eacute;s de todo, el techado siempre ha sido una industria de personas, y cuanto m&aacute;s fortalezcamos a nuestra gente, m&aacute;s fuerte ser&aacute; nuestra industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">Obtenga m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre la National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) en su directorio de Coffee Shop</a> o visite su sitio web en <a href="https://www.nrca.net/">www.nrca.net</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">El evento de este a&ntilde;o se acerca r&aacute;pidamente, con el primer d&iacute;a programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al m&aacute;ximo tu experiencia.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>El <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, patrocinado por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, es uno de los eventos m&aacute;s importantes de la industria del techado y la impermeabilizaci&oacute;n. No solo est&aacute; lleno de actividades reconocidas, como la competencia de instalaci&oacute;n de tejas Roofing Games&trade; y la subasta en vivo, sino que tambi&eacute;n cuenta con 28 sesiones educativas, dos almuerzos con conferencias y mucho m&aacute;s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Es una gran cantidad de actividades para solo tres d&iacute;as (<strong>el evento de 2026 se llevar&aacute; a cabo del 27 al 29 de septiembre</strong>), por eso queremos compartir algunas de las sesiones y actividades que no te puedes perder.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Domingo, 27 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">El primer d&iacute;a del evento estar&aacute; enfocado principalmente en establecer conexiones con expertos y colegas de la industria. Hay varias actividades opcionales, como el Bob Porter Golf Tournament y el Sporting Clays Tournament, pero el evento principal del d&iacute;a ser&aacute; la bienvenida y subasta de WRE. Patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GAF</a>, &nbsp;este evento no solo marca el inicio de WRE 2026, sino que tambi&eacute;n recauda fondos para la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, la organizaci&oacute;n ben&eacute;fica de WSRCA.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Lunes, 28 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">El lunes comienza la acci&oacute;n con una agenda llena de m&aacute;s de una docena de sesiones educativas. Estas son algunas de las sesiones que recomendamos:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Tendencias importantes en la industria del techado:</strong> Heidi J. Ellsworth, de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, presentar&aacute; las tendencias que est&aacute;n marcando la industria. Esta sesi&oacute;n ofrecer&aacute; a los asistentes informaci&oacute;n valiosa sobre d&oacute;nde ha estado la industria del techado y hacia d&oacute;nde se dirige.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>&iquest;Listo o no?:</strong> Nuestros amigos <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> y Benjamin Briggs, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>, hablar&aacute;n sobre las redadas de ICE, las auditor&iacute;as I-9 y c&oacute;mo los contratistas de techado pueden gestionar su exposici&oacute;n ante el panorama migratorio actual.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>De contratar r&aacute;pido a contratar bien:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, explorar&aacute; c&oacute;mo formar un equipo de techado que contribuya al &eacute;xito de tu negocio.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Uso de la IA en la estimaci&oacute;n de proyectos de techado:</strong> <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting Group</a>, compartir&aacute; informaci&oacute;n sobre el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en las operaciones de techado, espec&iacute;ficamente en los procesos de estimaci&oacute;n.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<p dir="ltr">Adem&aacute;s de estas oportunidades educativas, el lunes habr&aacute; dos opciones de almuerzos educativos, tres demostraciones y el esperado evento Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Aqu&iacute; te contamos un poco m&aacute;s:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li><strong>Almuerzos:</strong> El lunes habr&aacute; dos oportunidades para aprender durante el almuerzo. Una ser&aacute; para profesionales de habla hispana y contar&aacute; con Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF), quien hablar&aacute; sobre c&oacute;mo maximizar las reclamaciones de seguros para techos comerciales. La otra contar&aacute; con Craig Brightup (corresponsal pol&iacute;tico de WSRCA) y Chad Collins (presidente de la junta directiva de la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association</a>), quienes ofrecer&aacute;n una actualizaci&oacute;n sobre temas pol&iacute;ticos.</li>
	<li><strong>Demostraciones:</strong> Habr&aacute; tres demostraciones el lunes. La primera comenzar&aacute; a la 1:30 p.m. y estar&aacute; a cargo de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass U.S.A.</a> La segunda, que comienza a las 2:30 p.m., ser&aacute; presentada por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO Building Products</a>, y la &uacute;ltima demostraci&oacute;n del d&iacute;a ser&aacute; a las 3:30 p.m. con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Roofer&rsquo;s Feud:</strong> Para cerrar las actividades del lunes llega Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>, ser&aacute; una excelente oportunidad para poner a prueba tus conocimientos y disfrutar de una competencia amistosa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<h3 dir="ltr">Martes, 29 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">&iexcl;Pero todav&iacute;a hay m&aacute;s! Comienza el martes con un desayuno y conversaciones en mesas con el equipo de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing</a> a las 7 a.m. (ten en cuenta que esta actividad requiere un registro adicional de $55). Despu&eacute;s del desayuno, ser&aacute; momento de regresar directamente a las sesiones educativas. Algunas de las que recomendamos para el martes incluyen:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li><strong>Mesa redonda sobre techado:</strong> Organizada por el Comit&eacute; de J&oacute;venes Profesionales del Techado de WSRCA y dirigida por Rachel Garcia, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, esta sesi&oacute;n se enfocar&aacute; en c&oacute;mo formar equipos multigeneracionales.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Estado de la industria:</strong> Trent Cotney regresa para otra sesi&oacute;n, esta vez para analizar desde una perspectiva legal lo que est&aacute; sucediendo en la industria.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Salud mental y adicci&oacute;n en el lugar de trabajo de la industria del techado:</strong> Paul Reed, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>, dirigir&aacute; esta sesi&oacute;n sobre c&oacute;mo los contratistas pueden apoyar mejor la salud mental de sus cuadrillas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>El costo de la desconexi&oacute;n:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a>, analizar&aacute; c&oacute;mo las fallas en la comunicaci&oacute;n despu&eacute;s de una venta pueden afectar la confianza de los clientes y los ingresos de los contratistas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Dise&ntilde;o de techos duraderos para climas fr&iacute;os:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n, Mindy Dahlquist, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>, analizar&aacute; el papel de los sistemas de retenci&oacute;n de nieve en el dise&ntilde;o de techos para climas fr&iacute;os.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>De un servicio reactivo a uno proactivo:</strong> En la &uacute;ltima sesi&oacute;n de nuestra lista, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer">Tracey Donels</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>, hablar&aacute; sobre c&oacute;mo crear un crecimiento empresarial m&aacute;s predecible a trav&eacute;s de los servicios que ofrece una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<p dir="ltr">Al igual que el lunes, el martes habr&aacute; dos opciones para aprender durante el almuerzo y varias actividades que no te puedes perder:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li><strong>Almuerzos:</strong> Imelda Perez, de CertainTeed, estar&aacute; a cargo del almuerzo en espa&ntilde;ol del martes. La otra opci&oacute;n ser&aacute; en ingl&eacute;s y contar&aacute; con la oradora motivacional Shereen Thor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Escenario:</strong> Despu&eacute;s del almuerzo, el equipo de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; tomar&aacute; el escenario de demostraciones para una interesante conversaci&oacute;n con el presidente de WSRCA, Stan Robinson, y el pr&oacute;ximo presidente de WSRCA, Ron Lloyd.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Roofing Games&trade;:</strong> &iexcl;Y para cerrar el d&iacute;a llega la esperada competencia de instalaci&oacute;n de tejas! Patrocinada por Malarkey Roofing Products, esta es una excelente oportunidad para reunir a la comunidad y quiz&aacute;s hasta ganar algunos premios.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Estas listas son solo una peque&ntilde;a muestra de todo lo que encontrar&aacute;s en el Western Roofing Expo de este a&ntilde;o.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&iexcl;<a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/">Consulta la agenda completa</a> y <a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;">reg&iacute;strate para asistir a WRE 2026</a>!&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<title>Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/lock-in-your-wre-2026-schedule-2</link>
<description>lock-in-your-wre-2026-schedule-2</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">By Emma Peterson.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">This year&rsquo;s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, which is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, is one of the premier events in the roofing and waterproofing industry. Not only is it chock full of iconic moments, like the Roofing Games&trade; shingling competition and the live auction, but it also boasts 28 educational sessions, two keynote luncheons and more!</p>

<p dir="ltr">That&rsquo;s a lot of programming for just three days (<strong>the 2026 show will be held from 9/27/26 to 9/29/26</strong>), which is why we wanted to break down some of our must-attend sessions and events!</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Sunday, September 27, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The first day of the show will mostly be networking with industry experts and peers. There are a few events you can opt to attend, such as the Bob Porter Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays Tournament, but the main event of the day is the WRE Welcome event and auction. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GAF</a>, this event not only marks the beginning of the 2026 show, but also raises funds for the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, WSRCA&rsquo;s charitable organization.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Monday, September 28, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Monday is when things get really busy with a stacked schedule of more than a dozen education sessions. Here&rsquo;s our shortlist of must-attend sessions from this day:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Roofing Trends That Matter:</strong> RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;&rsquo;s own Heidi J. Ellsworth will be presenting about roofing trends! This presentation will give attendees valuable insight into where the roofing industry has been and where it&rsquo;s moving towards.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Ready or Not:</strong> our friends <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trent Cotney</a> and Benjamin Briggs of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adams and Reese</a> will be diving into ICE raids, 1-9 audits and managing roofing contractor exposure in our current immigration landscape.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>From Hiring Fast to Hiring Right:</strong> in a Spanish-language session, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amparo Sancen</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Latinos En Roofing</a> explores how to build a roofing team that will help your business win.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Using AI in Roofing Estimating:</strong> <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Kenney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cotney Consulting Group</a> shares insight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in roofing operations, specifically related to estimating.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">In addition to those education opportunities, Monday boasts two luncheon options, three demonstrations and the much-anticipated Roofer&rsquo;s Feud event. Here&rsquo;s a bit about those options:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Luncheons:</strong> there are two lunch learning opportunities on Monday. One is for Spanish-speaking professionals and features Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF) discussing how to maximize commercial roofing claims. The other features Craig Brightup (WSRCA political correspondent) and Chad Collins (chairman of the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association</a> board) as they give a political update.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Demonstrations:</strong> as we mentioned, there are three demos on Monday. The first kicks off at 1:30 p.m. is hosted by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polyglass U.S.A.</a> The second (which starts at 2:30 p.m.) is from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TAMKO Building Products</a> and the last demo of the day is at 3:30 p.m. and features <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Johns Manville</a>.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofer&rsquo;s Feud:</strong> closing out the Monday schedule is the Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CertainTeed</a>, this is a great chance to test your trivia knowledge and enjoy some friendly competition.</li>
</ul>

<h3 dir="ltr">Tuesday, September 29, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">But wait, there&rsquo;s more! Hit the ground running on Tuesday with breakfast and table talks with the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Women in Roofing</a> team at 7 a.m. (please note, additional registration of $55 required for this event). After breakfast, it&rsquo;s time to jump straight back into education sessions! Some of our must-attends for Tuesday include:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofing Roundtable:</strong> hosted by the WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals Committee and led by Rachel Garcia of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, this session is all about building multi-generational teams.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>State of the Industry:</strong> Trent Cotney is back for another session, this time exploring the legal perspective of what&rsquo;s going on the industry.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Mental Health and Addiction in the Roofing Workplace:</strong> Paul Reed of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roofers in Recovery</a> takes the helm during this session about how contractors can better support the mental health of their crews.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Cost of Disconnection:</strong> for this Spanish-language session, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monica Vornbrock</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the GLO Group</a> dives into how post-sale breakdowns are costing contractors customer trust and revenue.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Designing Durable Cold-Climate Roofs:</strong> in this session, Mindy Dahlquist of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TRA Snow and Sun</a> explores the role of snow retention in designing roofs in cold climates.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Escaping Reactive Service:</strong> the last session on our shortlist is <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Service First Solutions</a>) talk about creating predictable business growth through service offerings.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">And just like on Monday, there are two options for lunchtime learning and some can&rsquo;t miss events:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Luncheons:</strong> Imelda Perez of CertainTeed will be hosting Tuesday&rsquo;s Spanish-language luncheon. The other lunch option will be in English and features motivational speaker Shereen Thor.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Sound stage:</strong> The RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; crew will be taking over the demonstration stage after lunch for an insightful conversation with WSRCA President Stan Robinson and incoming WSRCA President Ron Lloyd.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofing Games&trade;:</strong> and closing out the day is the much-anticipated shingling competition! Sponsored by Malarkey Roofing Products, this is a great opportunity to bring the community together and maybe even win some fun prizes!</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">These lists are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to everything going on at this year&rsquo;s Western Roofing Expo!</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>See the </strong><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>whole schedule</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>register to attend the 2026 show!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Maximizing manufacturer relations</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/maximizing-manufacturer-relations</link>
<description>maximizing-manufacturer-relations</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By The Coffee Shops&reg;.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Industry experts and respected professionals will gather to discuss the importance of manufacturer relationships in this upcoming Peer Forum.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>Tune in on August 27, 2026</strong>, to participate in this special R-Club Peer Forum event, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/r-club-peer-forum-culture">HERizon - Manufacturer Relations</a>.&rdquo; In this confidential peer forum, business leaders and key industry professionals in the roofing and home improvement industries will be able to share valuable insights and experiences while connecting in meaningful ways that can help boost their leadership and management skills. Each quarter, participants engage in conversation themed around particular topics and ideas. This is one event in a five-part quarterly series led by influential women in the industry, such as the leaders of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/melissa-chapman-rcs-influencer">Melissa Chapman</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a>, and more!&nbsp;</p>

<p>The upcoming forum will feature insights from special guest, Kim Eckerman, VP of marketing and communications for <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/elevate">Elevate</a>, and focuses on what it means to have a great manufacturer relationship and how leaders can foster such partnerships for the betterment and success of their brands. The forum discussion is designed for authentic, organic conversation stemmed from various topics pertaining to leadership mindsets, overcoming leadership hurdles and other topics related to driving success as women professionals in the industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The forum is an hour packed with valuable insights and takeaways that allow participants to grow as professionals, inspire their teams and find ways to strategically strengthen manufacturer relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up">Become a member of R-Club today to gain exclusive access to Peer Forums!</a></strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/r-club-peer-forum-culture"><strong>Register for the HERizon &ndash; Manufacturer Relations event.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>NRCA and The GLO Group launch bilingual executive leadership program to develop roofing&apos;s next generation of Hispanic leaders</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/nrca-and-the-glo-group-launch-bilingual-executive-leadership-program-to-develop-roofings-next-generation-of-hispanic-leaders</link>
<description>nrca-and-the-glo-group-launch-bilingual-executive-leadership-program-to-develop-roofings-next-generation-of-hispanic-leaders</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><h2>New six-course program helps contractors close communication gaps, retain top talent and&nbsp;strengthen safety and performance across bilingual teams.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and The GLO&nbsp;Group today announced the launch of the Executive Leadership Bilingual Pilot Program, a six-course leadership development initiative built to help roofing companies bridge communication&nbsp;gaps between executives and Hispanic field teams while developing the industry&#39;s next generation&nbsp;of field leaders.</p>

<p>To introduce the program, NRCA and The GLO Group will host a complimentary live webinar on&nbsp;Thursday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. CDT. <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fYtcQtgjTmuSzXegVwYstg#/registration">Contractors can register here.</a></p>

<p>Hispanic employees make up a substantial share of the roofing workforce, and many companies&nbsp;are recognizing that language differences, cultural disconnects and inconsistent leadership&nbsp;development quietly erode productivity, safety, retention and profitability. The pilot program was&nbsp;created to give contractors practical, field-ready strategies for closing that gap.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that communication challenges are simply a language&nbsp;issue. In reality, they&#39;re a leadership issue,&quot; said Monica Vornbrock, co-founder and chief&nbsp;innovation &amp; transformation officer of The GLO Group. &quot;Companies already have talented Hispanic&nbsp;employees with the potential to become exceptional leaders, but too often they haven&#39;t been given&nbsp;the tools, coaching or opportunities to grow. That&#39;s why we built this pilot program with NRCA, to&nbsp;help roofing companies develop stronger leaders, sharpen communication and build more&nbsp;aligned, high-performing teams.&quot;</p>

<p>The program is co-facilitated by Vornbrock, who brings expertise in leadership development, team&nbsp;alignment, bilingual operations and effective communication,&nbsp; longside Lorna Rojas, a specialist&nbsp;in human resources, recruitment, Hispanic training and OSHA safety practices and Chris Navarro,&nbsp;NRCA&rsquo;s specialist in bilingual workforce development, Hispanic leadership pathways and field-focused training initiatives.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The roofing industry is facing a real workforce shortage, and Hispanic field talent represents one&nbsp;of our best opportunities to build the next generation of supervisors and site leaders,&quot; said Navarro,&nbsp;NRCA manager of membership sales and Spanish relations, NRCA. &quot;This program gives our&nbsp;members practical tools to develop that talent and close communication and safety gaps on the&nbsp;jobsite, that&#39;s a direct return on investment for any contractor.</p>

<p><strong>Built for decision-makers, not just HR</strong><br />
The six-course program was developed for owners, executives, operations leaders, HR professionals and managers responsible for leading diverse teams. Rather than treating language&nbsp;as the core issue, it equips leaders with tools to build alignment from the executive office to the&nbsp;jobsite. Participants will learn how to:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Develop confident Hispanic supervisors capable of leading high-performing crews</li>
	<li>Reduce costly communication breakdowns that contribute to rework, delays&nbsp;and safety&nbsp;incidents</li>
	<li>Build trust, accountability&nbsp;and psychological safety across multilingual teams</li>
	<li>Improve retention by creating stronger leadership pathways for Hispanic employees</li>
	<li>Increase adoption of technology, systems and AI through people-centered leadership&nbsp;practices</li>
	<li>Create greater consistency in how crews execute work, regardless of language or cultural&nbsp;background</li>
</ul>

<p>The curriculum spans six interactive courses, including Leadership in <em>Two Languages: Elevating&nbsp;Hispanic Supervisors, Psychological Safety &amp; Cultural Trust in&nbsp; Roofing Environments and Modern&nbsp;Tools, Traditional Values: AI + People-Centered Leadership</em>, bridging the gap between executive&nbsp;strategy and field execution.</p>

<p><strong>Webinar details</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>During the August 20 session, attendees will:</li>
	<li>Learn why bilingual leadership has become a competitive advantage for roofing companies</li>
	<li>See how stronger leadership directly impacts safety, productivity, engagement&nbsp;and&nbsp;</li>
	<li>profitability</li>
	<li>Get a first look at the six-course curriculum</li>
	<li>Meet facilitators Monica Vornbrock, Lorna Rojas&nbsp;and Chris Navarro</li>
	<li>Participate in a live Q&amp;A</li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fYtcQtgjTmuSzXegVwYstg#/registration">Register for the free webinar.</a></p>

<p><strong>Program pricing</strong><br />
As part of this partnership, NRCA members receive preferred pricing.<br />
NRCA Members</p>

<ul>
	<li>$195 per individual course</li>
	<li>$875 for the complete six-course program</li>
</ul>

<p>Non-Members</p>

<ul>
	<li>$295 per individual course</li>
	<li>$1,325 for the complete six-course program</li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://theglogroup.ac-page.com/ELpilotprogram">Contractors can enroll in the program here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><strong>About The GLO Group</strong><br />
The GLO Group is a leadership development and organizational consulting firm serving the roofing&nbsp;and construction industries. Through executive coaching, organizational strategy, leadership&nbsp;development, bilingual workforce initiatives and team alignment, The GLO Group helps&nbsp;companies build stronger leaders, healthier cultures and more profitable businesses. Learn more&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.glogroup.com/">www.glogroup.com.</a></p>

<p><strong>About the National Roofing Contractors Association</strong><br />
The National Roofing Contractors Association is one of the construction industry&#39;s leading trade&nbsp;associations, representing roofing professionals throughout the United States. NRCA provides&nbsp;education, advocacy, technical resources, workforce development and industry-leading programs&nbsp;that help contractors build stronger businesses and advance the roofing profession. <a href="https://www.nrca.net/">Learn more at&nbsp;www.nrca.net.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>New bilingual leadership program aims to strengthen roofing teams</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/new-bilingual-leadership-program-aims-to-strengthen-roofing-teams</link>
<description>new-bilingual-leadership-program-aims-to-strengthen-roofing-teams</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Jesse Sanchez.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>This six-course initiative helps contractors develop Hispanic field leaders and improve communication, safety and retention.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a> and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a> have launched the Executive Leadership Bilingual Pilot Program, a six-course initiative focused on strengthening communication between roofing executives and Hispanic field teams. The program was created to help contractors address language differences, cultural disconnects and inconsistent leadership development that can affect productivity, safety, retention and profitability. Its curriculum is intended for owners, executives, operations leaders, human resources professionals and managers responsible for leading diverse teams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that communication challenges are simply a language issue. In reality, they&#39;re a leadership issue,&rdquo; said <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a>, co-founder and chief innovation and transformation officer of The GLO Group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monica is co-facilitating the program with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/lorna-rojas-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Lorna Rojas</a>, a specialist in human resources, recruitment, Hispanic training and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety practices and Chris Navarro, NRCA&rsquo;s manager of membership sales and Spanish relations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The interactive courses will address leadership development, psychological safety, cultural trust and the use of modern tools. Topics include &ldquo;Leadership in Two Languages: Elevating Hispanic Supervisors,&rdquo; &ldquo;Psychological Safety and Cultural Trust in Roofing Environments&rdquo; and &ldquo;Modern Tools, Traditional Values: AI + People-Centered Leadership.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participants will learn strategies for developing Hispanic supervisors, reducing communication breakdowns, improving employee retention and creating greater consistency across multilingual crews. The program also examines how people-centered leadership can support the adoption of technology, systems and artificial intelligence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NRCA and The GLO Group will introduce the curriculum during a complimentary live webinar Thursday, August 20, at 1 p.m. CT. The session will include an overview of the six courses, introductions to the facilitators and a live question-and-answer period.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://industry.nrca.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=Join"><strong>Learn more about the Executive Leadership Bilingual Pilot Program and register for the free webinar through The GLO Group!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Nuevo programa bilingüe de liderazgo busca fortalecer a los equipos de roofing</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/nuevo-programa-bilinge-de-liderazgo-busca-fortalecer-a-los-equipos-de-roofing</link>
<description>nuevo-programa-bilinge-de-liderazgo-busca-fortalecer-a-los-equipos-de-roofing</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[
		<img src='/uploads/media/2026/08/nrca-nuevo-programa-bilinge-de-liderazgo-busca-fortalecer-a-los-equipos-de-roofing.jpg'
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            title='Nuevo programa bilingüe de liderazgo busca fortalecer a los equipos de roofing'
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Jessica Bravo.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Una nueva iniciativa de seis cursos ayudar&aacute; a los contratistas a desarrollar l&iacute;deres hispanos en el campo y fortalecer la comunicaci&oacute;n, la seguridad y la retenci&oacute;n de talento.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a> y <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a> lanzaron el Executive Leadership Bilingual Pilot Program, un programa de seis cursos dise&ntilde;ado para fortalecer la comunicaci&oacute;n entre los l&iacute;deres de las empresas de roofing y los equipos hispanos en el campo. La iniciativa fue creada para ayudar a los contratistas a superar las barreras del idioma, reducir las diferencias culturales y fortalecer el desarrollo de liderazgo, factores que pueden impactar la productividad, la seguridad, la retenci&oacute;n de empleados y la rentabilidad de una empresa. El programa est&aacute; dirigido a propietarios de empresas, ejecutivos, l&iacute;deres de operaciones, profesionales de recursos humanos y gerentes que supervisan equipos diversos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Uno de los conceptos err&oacute;neos m&aacute;s comunes que encuentro es pensar que los problemas de comunicaci&oacute;n se deben &uacute;nicamente al idioma. En realidad, son un problema de liderazgo,&quot; coment&oacute; <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a>, cofundadora y directora de Innovaci&oacute;n y Transformaci&oacute;n de The GLO Group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monica impartir&aacute; el programa junto con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/lorna-rojas-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Lorna Rojas</a>, especialista en recursos humanos, reclutamiento, capacitaci&oacute;n para la comunidad hispana y pr&aacute;cticas de seguridad de la Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as&iacute; como Chris Navarro, gerente de ventas de membres&iacute;as y relaciones en espa&ntilde;ol de la NRCA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los cursos interactivos abordar&aacute;n temas como el desarrollo de liderazgo, la seguridad psicol&oacute;gica, la confianza cultural y el uso de herramientas modernas. Entre los m&oacute;dulos se encuentran &quot;Liderazgo en Dos Idiomas: Impulsando a los Supervisores Hispanos,&quot; &quot;Seguridad Psicol&oacute;gica y Confianza Cultural en Entornos de Roofing&quot; y &quot;Herramientas Modernas, Valores Tradicionales: IA y Liderazgo Centrado en las Personas.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los participantes aprender&aacute;n estrategias para desarrollar supervisores hispanos, reducir los problemas de comunicaci&oacute;n, mejorar la retenci&oacute;n de empleados y generar mayor consistencia entre cuadrillas multiling&uuml;es. Adem&aacute;s, el programa explora c&oacute;mo un liderazgo centrado en las personas puede facilitar la adopci&oacute;n de nuevas tecnolog&iacute;as, sistemas e inteligencia artificial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NRCA y The GLO Group presentar&aacute;n el programa durante un webinar gratuito en vivo el jueves 20 de agosto a la 1:00 p.m. hora del Centro. La sesi&oacute;n incluir&aacute; una introducci&oacute;n a los seis cursos, la presentaci&oacute;n de los instructores y un espacio de preguntas y respuestas en vivo.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2ftheglogroup.ac-page.com%2fELpilotprogram&amp;c=E,1,U5Cq28LOUFXemo3dyDCl8TEcGoharWB0cxo6_moWrBd-vq1zsxIx-N_Cx-ZApJag4ZY0CgEk21jviPnMCmjAvR7UX8U5o0XlIo_rDBnRGe3yKVj8&amp;typo=1"><strong>Conozca m&aacute;s sobre el Executive Leadership Bilingual Pilot Program e inscr&iacute;base al webinar gratuito a trav&eacute;s de The GLO Group.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>¡Gana tu pase para la Western Roofing Expo 2026!</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/gana-tu-pase-para-la-western-roofing-expo-2026</link>
<description>gana-tu-pase-para-la-western-roofing-expo-2026</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Participa para tener la oportunidad de acceder a sesiones educativas de primer nivel, eventos para establecer contactos, almuerzos y una de las exposiciones comerciales m&aacute;s importantes de la industria.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; se ha unido a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> para enviar a cinco profesionales a la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>. Reconocida como uno de los principales eventos regionales de techado e impermeabilizaci&oacute;n en Estados Unidos, la WRE es una exposici&oacute;n organizada por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>. El evento se llevar&aacute; a cabo <strong>del 27 al 29 de septiembre</strong> en el hotel Paris Las Vegas y contar&aacute; con educaci&oacute;n, oportunidades para establecer contactos y mucho m&aacute;s.</p>

<p>Los cinco (5) afortunados ganadores de nuestro concurso recibir&aacute;n un paquete con valor de $500.00 para asistir al evento (viaje y hospedaje no incluidos). Este paquete incluye acceso a:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Sesiones de Western Roofing en espa&ntilde;ol:</strong> &iexcl;Este a&ntilde;o, el evento contar&aacute; con cuatro seminarios y dos sesiones de almuerzo y aprendizaje <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-spanish/">impartidas en espa&ntilde;ol</a>! Los temas van desde c&oacute;mo contratar al equipo de techado adecuado hasta c&oacute;mo maximizar las reclamaciones de seguros comerciales. Adem&aacute;s, la incre&iacute;ble lista de presentadores incluye a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a> e Imelda Perez de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Sesiones educativas:</strong> En cuanto a las sesiones educativas en ingl&eacute;s, el evento de este a&ntilde;o contar&aacute; con cuatro bloques diferentes.&nbsp;
	<ul>
		<li>El primer bloque (de 8:45 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. el lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026) contar&aacute; con una variedad de presentadores, incluida Heidi J. Ellsworth de The Coffee Shops&trade;.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>Entre los aspectos destacados del segundo bloque (de 10:15 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. el lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026) se encuentran la sesi&oacute;n sobre estimaciones de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting</a> y la clase sobre mitigaci&oacute;n de riesgos de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>En el tercer bloque (de 8:45 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. el martes 29 de septiembre de 2026), no querr&aacute;s perderte la mesa redonda sobre techado del Comit&eacute; de J&oacute;venes Profesionales de Roofing de WSRCA, dirigida por Rachel Garcia de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, as&iacute; como la charla sobre salud mental de Paul Reed de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>Y en el cuarto bloque (de 10:15 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. el martes 29 de septiembre de 2026), nuestros amigos Mindy Dahlquist (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>), Brian Chamberlain (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle Construction Materials</a>) y <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>) presentar&aacute;n sesiones informativas y din&aacute;micas.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Piso de exhibici&oacute;n:</strong> Como siempre, el piso de exhibici&oacute;n promete ser una gran oportunidad para conocer las &uacute;ltimas innovaciones y las tecnolog&iacute;as m&aacute;s recientes de la industria, con demostraciones de productos cada hora. Y, como ya es tradici&oacute;n, los profesionales del techado podr&aacute;n recorrer el piso de exhibici&oacute;n de manera gratuita, lo que lo convierte en una oportunidad inigualable para conectar con otros profesionales de la industria.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Almuerzo legislativo:</strong> El primero de los dos almuerzos que se llevar&aacute;n a cabo durante el evento de este a&ntilde;o estar&aacute; a cargo de Craig Brightup de The Brightup Group y Chad Collins de la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>. Durante esta sesi&oacute;n se analizar&aacute;n cambios y acontecimientos importantes que est&aacute;n ocurriendo en Washington, D.C., y que tienen un impacto en la industria del techado.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Almuerzo anual:</strong> En cuanto al segundo almuerzo, esta ser&aacute; tu oportunidad de escuchar a la <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-keynote-speaker/">conferencista principal de WRE 2026, Shereen Thor</a>. Shereen es una comediante que se convirti&oacute; en coach profesional, y su conferencia ser&aacute; un gran recurso para profesionales y due&ntilde;os de negocios en cualquier etapa de sus carreras.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>&iquest;Quieres tener la oportunidad de ganar acceso a todo esto e impulsar tu negocio en WRE 2026? <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/2026-western-roofing-expo-ticket-giveaway">&iexcl;Participa en el concurso Spin to Win de RoofersCoffeeShop y Western Colloid!</a> El concurso cerrar&aacute; el 22 de agosto de 2026 y los ganadores se anunciar&aacute;n en vivo durante el <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcDNgR2cBzLFYxy-ujIa40E6T_cOgRT0">episodio de Weekly Blend</a> del 24 de agosto de 2026.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/win-your-way-to-the-2026-western-roofing-expo</link>
<description>win-your-way-to-the-2026-western-roofing-expo</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Enter for an opportunity to access top-tier educational sessions, networking events, luncheons and an industry-leading trade show floor.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; is partnering with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> to send five professionals to the 2026 <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>! Known as the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the United States, WRE is a trade show hosted by the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>. The show, which runs <strong>September 27-29</strong> at the Paris Las Vegas, features education, networking and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five (5) lucky winners of our contest will be given an all-inclusive package ($500.00 value, travel and hotel not included) to the show. This package includes access to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Western Roofing en Espa&ntilde;ol sessions:</strong> This year&rsquo;s show will have four seminars and two lunch-and-learn sessions <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-spanish/">taught in Spanish</a>! Topics range from hiring the right roofing team to maximizing commercial claims. And the incredible speaker list includes <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a> of the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">GLO Group</a> and Imelda Perez from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Educational sessions:</strong> As for the English-language education sessions, this year&rsquo;s show boasts four different blocks of session.&nbsp;&nbsp;
	<ul>
		<li>The first block (8:45 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026) will feature a variety of speakers including The Coffee Shops&trade;&rsquo; own Heidi J. Ellsworth!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
		<li>Some highlights of block two (10:15 a.m. &ndash; 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026) include <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting</a>&rsquo;s estimating session and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>&rsquo;s risk mitigation class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
		<li>In block three (8:45 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026), you&rsquo;ll want to make sure to catch the WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals Committee&rsquo;s roofing roundtable, led by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>&rsquo; Rachel Garcia as well as Paul Reed of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>&rsquo;s mental health talk.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
		<li>And in block four (10:15 a.m. &ndash; 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026), our friends Mindy Dahlquist (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>), Brian Chamberlain (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/carlisle-architectural-metals">Carlisle Construction Materials</a>) and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>) will all be hosting informative and engaging sessions.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Trade show floor:</strong> As always, the trade show floor promises to be a great opportunity to see the latest innovations and newest technology in the industry as product demos will be hosted on the hour. And, per tradition, roofers will walk free on the show floor &ndash; making it an unmatched opportunity for peer-to-peer networking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Legislative luncheon:</strong> The first of the two luncheons that will be held at this year&rsquo;s show, the legislative luncheon will be hosted by Craig Brightup, The Brightup Group, and Chad Collins, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)</a>. It will dive into key changes and developments happening in Washington, D.C. that relate to roofing.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Annual luncheon:</strong> As for the second luncheon, this is your opportunity to hear from the WRE 2026 <a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-keynote-speaker/">keynote speaker &ndash; Shereen Thor</a>. Shereen is a comedian turned coach whose keynote will be a great resource to professionals and business owners in all parts of their careers.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Want a chance to win access to all that and boost your business at WRE 2026? <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs/2026-western-roofing-expo-ticket-giveaway">Enter the RoofersCoffeeShop and Western Colloid <em>Spin to Win</em> contest!</a> The contest will close August 22, 2026, and announced live on the August 24, 2026 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcDNgR2cBzLFYxy-ujIa40E6T_cOgRT0">Weekly Blend episode</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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