Equal Opportunity for Women in Roofing

FROM LEFT: Carmen Bodden, vice president of Roofing, CertainTeed; Michelle Boykin, COO of Rackley Roofing; Christine Mockenhaupt, regional asset manager, SRS Distribution; and Curtis Sutton, president of Rackley Roofing. Each will bring their unique perspective to a panel discussion on how to recruit more women in the roofing industry, and how to empower them once they’re in. Contributed by Sharp Think From the C-suite to those at the helm of leading contractor companies, women are a rising force in the roofing industry. From 2014 to 2019, the number of construction firms owned by women grew by 64%, with women holding executive positions at 44% of the top 100 construction companies. Yet, from the tradespeople perspective, only 4.6% of all roofers are female. It’s time to get more women on the roof. Curated for the 2023 International Roofing Expo by CertainTeed , a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, “Unlocking the Value and Power of Women in the Roofing Industry” features an accomplished group of female and male leaders from manufacturing, distribution and contracting. The dynamic panel will explore the opportunities that the industry has to overcome the gender disparities along with the vast opportunities already available. It […]

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