Schedule At-A-Glance
- Western Roofing Expo
- Schedule At-A-Glance
7:30AM – Davis Memorial Foundation: Bob Porter Golf Tournament – Revere Golf Club, Lexington Course
Sponsored by: Beacon
9:00AM – Davis Memorial Foundation: Sporting Clays Tournament – Pro Gun Club
Sponsored by: Beacon
5:30PM – 7:30PM – Davis Memorial Foundation: Welcome Event & Auction
Sponsored by: GAF
(BLOCK 1)
8:45AM – 10:00AM
- TPO Membrane Performance: Reassessment and Maintenance Options
Ken Klein, WSRCA Technical Advisor – Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger
- Massive Leaks – Tips Gleaned from a Case Defending a Roof Contractor Where Others Prepared Specs/Drawings
Phil Dregger – Salas O’Brien
CEU: AIA
- Building a Future-Ready Business: Strategies for Operational Growth & Stability
John Kenney – Cotney Consulting
- From Stagnation to Success: How Leadership Coaching Can Revolutionize Your Roofing Business
Chuck Chapman, Kris Hitesman – Tecta America AZ, Capitol Roofing
- Safe at the Top: Building a Rock-Solid Safety Culture in Roofing
Ariel Gianonne – American Eagle Roofing
- State of the Industry: A Legal Perspective
Trent Cotney, WSRCA Legal Advisor – Adams & Reese, LLP
- Comprensión de las Disposiciones Contractuales Críticas (Understanding Critical Contract Provisions)
Gabriel Pinilla – Adams & Reese, LLP
(BLOCK 2)
10:15AM – 11:30AM
- Elevating Roof Quality, Performance, and Profitability on Low Slope Membrane Roof Systems
John Geary, Jason Wilen – EPDM Roofing Association
CEU: AIA
- Above-Sheathing Ventilation in Steep-Sloped Roof Systems: A Key to Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Durability
Wade Shepherd – Westlake Royal Building Products
- Bidding for Success – How Strategic Estimating Drives Profitability
John Kenney – Cotney Consulting
- Future-Proofing Your Roofing Business: Leveraging AI, Advanced Marketing, and Automation Strategies for 2025
Jennifer Bagley – The Catalyst for the Trades Podcast & CI Web Group, Inc.
- OSHA Defense Mastery Strategies for Contractor Compliance and Protection
Trent Cotney, WSRCA Legal Advisor – Adams & Reese, LLP
- My Employees are Legal! An Overview of the Form I-9 Process from Hiring Through ICE Audit
Philip Siegel – Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C.
- Trabajo Seguro en Altura (Working Safely at Height)
Randy Fernandez – Guardian
11:45AM – 1:00PM – SPANISH LUNCH AND LEARN – DAY 1
Sponsored by: SRS Distribution
- Procesos y Sistemas de Techado Residencial (Processes and Systems of Residential Roofing)
Moisés Morales – Advosy Construction
11:30AM – 1:00PM – LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON
- with Keynote Speakers: Craig Brightup, WSRCA Political Correspondent and McKay Daniels – NRCA
1:00PM – 6:00PM – Exhibits and Trade Show – Day 1
1:30PM – 2:00PM – Live Demo 1 – Carlisle Construction Materials
2:30PM – 3:00PM – Live Demo 2 – Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
3:30PM – 4:00PM – Live Demo 3 – Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.
4:30PM – 5:00PM – Live Demo 4 – Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems
7:00AM – 8:30AM – Table Talks Breakfast with NWIR
National Women in Roofing
(BLOCK 3)
8:45AM – 10:00AM
- Roofing Wind Speeds: ASCE, Uplift Ratings & Warranties
Brian Chamberlain – Carlisle Construction Materials
CEU: AIA, IIBEC
- All Four (4) Types of Thermal Infrared Roof Moisture Surveys Explained
Gregory Stockton – Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, Inc
- Contractor Roundtable Discussion – Spread Best Roofing Practices
Western States Roofing Contractors Association
- Turning Workforce Development into Dollars: Recruit, Train, Retain
Jared Ribble – National Roofing Contractors Association
- DIY Safety Plan: Build It Before You Need It
Steve Zasadil, WSRCA Safety Advisor – SNK Services
- AI in Roofing: Legal Challenges and Opportunities
Trent Cotney, WSRCA Legal Advisor – Adams & Reese, LLP
- Cómo Conseguir más Techos Comerciales con un Programa de Servicio y Mantenimiento (How To Get More Commercial Roofs With A Service & Maintenance Program)
Victor Maya – Advantage Roofing, Oklahoma City, OK
(BLOCK 4)
10:15AM – 11:30AM
- Is That Leak Really the Roof?
Glen Clapper – National Roofing Contractors Association
- Roofing Details and Specifications by Roofing Design Professionals That Roofing Contractors Should Not Use
Robert Hemphill, Kimberly Fajardo – Salas O’Brien
CEU: AIA
- Building Your Leadership Bench: Preparing Future Leaders for Roofing Success
Melissa Chapman, Monica Vornbrock – The GLO Group
- Rise to the Top: Unlock Your Career Potential in the Roofing Industry
WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals’ Annual Discussion
- Getting Paid – Legal Strategies for Roofing Contractors to Protect the Right to Payment
Philip Siegel – Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, P.C.
- Navigating Immigration Regulations in Roofing
Trent Cotney, Ben Briggs, WSRCA Legal Advisor – Adams & Reese, LLP
- Trucos para Dominar el Proceso de Seguro (Tips and Tricks to Dominate the Insurance Process)
Amparo Sancen – Latinos En Roofing
11:45AM – 1:00PM – SPANISH LUNCH AND LEARN – DAY 2
Estrategias de ventas Bueno, Mejor o Superior (Sales Strategies Good, Better or Superior)
Imelda Perez – CertainTeed
Sponsored by: TBD
11:30AM – 1:30PM
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
with Motivational Speaker: Mike Schlappi
Sponsored by: Malarkey Roofing Products
1:30PM – 5:30PM
Exhibits and Trade Show – Day 2
2:00PM – 2:30PM – Live Demo 5 – TBD
3:00PM – 3:30PM
Roofer’s Feud Game Show
Sponsored by: CertainTeed
4:30PM – 5:30PM
The Roofing Games™ – Shingling Competition
Sponsored by: Malarkey Roofing Products
IIBEC – REGION V – SUMMER WORKSHOP
Please join us at the IIBEC Chapters of Region V Technical Seminars on October 1st at the Paris Las Vegas in conjunction with the Western Roofing Expo 2025. The program includes five (5) sessions and provides 6.0 IIBEC and/or AIA CEU’s. The cost of this program is $250.00 for IIBEC members, and $300.00 for non-members. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, and admission to the WRE trade show on both Monday and Tuesday.
