b'MRCA Conference & Expo HighlightsCongratulations to our 2023 Award WinnersJames Q . McCawley Award Winner, Greg BloomIn recognition of the devotion given in his life to the industry, MRCA established the James Q. McCawley Award, which was first presented in 1969. Since then, this award has been presentedtoindividuals inrecognitionfortheir outstanding service to the roofing industry. Thisyearswinnersitsonmanyindustryboards Thisyearshonorwasincluding MRCA, NRCA, and WSRCA Foundation awarded to Greg BloomBoards and is the President of the Roofing Alliance, of Beacon Building Supply.all while maintaining his current position as The Vice Greg is the epitome of whatPresident of National and Strategic Accounts at is good in roofing and hasBeacon. spent the last 40 plus years of his career devoted to Greg & Jill Bloom improving the industry. He started his career in roofing, back in the summer of 1982, working in an Allied Building Products warehouse before being promoted as an outside sales rep. Passionate is a word that came up frequently during the McCawley selection process and this years winner fully encapsulates a passionate personal drive and vision for the roofing industry. In an interview several years ago he said, I didnt know that roofing would be such a huge part of my life, but Im so fortunate that it is, and I wouldnt change a thing.Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Excellent Safety Professional Award Winner Bob PoutreNaphis Mitchell-Reyes was MRCAs Safety Committee Chairman for 2020 and 2021.After Naphis passed away, MRCA decided to honor Naphis memory by creating the Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Excellent Safety Professional award. An award that is not to be bestowed every year, but only when a nominee truly embodies the passion and knowledge of safety that Naphis exemplified. This years Award was presented to Bob Poutre for his years of dedication to Safety in the RoofingNaphis Mitchell-Reyes Excellent Safety Professional Award Industry. WInner Bob Poutrewww.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 13'