John Dudley Jr. started working for a close friend’s father during the summers and on the weekends, doing general contracting and eventually roofing work.

Roofing Contractors has asked more roofing professionals in their 20s and 30s to share their career success stories.

When Paul Hauss of Olmsted Township, Ohio, noticed that his neighbor needed a new roof, he made sure that she got one.

Carol Robertson and her coworkers approached the interview for this article in the same way they conduct daily business — as a team.

International Roofing Expo (IRE) attendees, exhibitors and show management were invited to arrive the day before the show, roll up their sleeves and give back to the Las Vegas area.

IRE attendees, exhibitors and show management were invited to arrive the day before the show, roll up their sleeves and give back to the Las Vegas area by participating in the fifth annual Community Service Day, sponsored by Sika Sarnafil. Approximately 75 volunteers donated their time and energy to help renovate and revitalize three houses belonging to elderly and disabled Las Vegas residents.

“We’re a family business that really strives to be the best and do the right thing,” Co-Owner and Vice President John Malizia Jr. said.

The iconic Cobo Center, home of the North American International Auto Show, underwent a roof replacement as part of a $229 million renovation.

The 2013 Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s 64th Annual Conference was held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 23-25.