U.S. Minerals, producers of Black Diamond abrasive blasting media and roofing granules, appointed Peter Kossis as president, drawing on his extensive experience with international enterprises.

Robert “Bob” L. Porter was the Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s (WSRCA) 19th president and was inducted into the WSRCA Hall of Fame in 2007.

Bob Wamboldt, Johns Manville's president of JM's insulation systems, will replace Mary Rhinehart as the company's new president and CEO in the fall.

Tecta America has named Donald Walter as the operating unit president of F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co. Inc., taking over for long-time president Rob McNamara as of April 1.

The presidents of Icynene-Lapolla and Demilec will now become the joint leadership of Huntsman Enterprises' SPF insulation business.

Greg Malarkey has been promoted to president of Malarkey Roofing Products while Dale Rushing has been named its chief operating officer.

ROCKWOOL announced that its president, Trent Ogilvie will retire after 25 years, with ROCKWOOL Nordics Managing Editor Rory Moss taking his place in April.

Former President George W. Bush helped energize the crowd and raise money at annual IRE foundation concert on Feb. 5.