The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association's 21st annual trade show drew nearly 2,200 industry players.

Jim Durkin (l), a GAF Materials Corp. representative from Romeoville, Ill., chats with Drew Hupp of Mader Roofing Co., Oak Park, Ill.
The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association's 21st annual trade show drew nearly 2,200 industry players to the Drury Lane Conference Center in suburban Chicago, Jan. 22-23. Those in attendance heard the latest about energy efficiency codes and their impact on the roofing industry, got an update on insurance issues, attended safety programs and discovered the latest industry innovations in the exhibit hall.

GAF's Davis Harrison presented a seminar titled, "Building Your Business in a Highly Competitive Market," offering insights into successful prospecting and marketing.

CRCA also elected officers for 2004:

President - James Brosseau, Bennett & Brousseau Roofing Inc., Romeoville, Ill.

1st Vice President - Joseph McDevitt, Roofs Inc., Lyons, Ill.

2nd Vice President - Rodney Petrick, Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Bridgeview, Ill.

Secretary - Mark Cronin, Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving, Harvey, Ill.

Treasurer - Christopher Adler, Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal, Joliet, Ill.

They'll do it again Jan. 20-21, 2005. Bundle up.