b'Committee OverviewsArchitectural Sheet Metal & Steep Slope Ad Hoc CommitteeChairperson: Jim Peterson, Peterson Roofing, Inc.Mt. Advisory Council Prospect, IllinoisCo-Chair: Fred Horner, Advanced Industrial Roofing, Chairperson: GregInc.Massillon, OhioBloom, Allied BuildingPurpose:The purpose of this Products - East Rutherford,Committee is to enhance the New Jersey services that MRCA provides Purpose: This Councilto provide a home within the provides industry suppliersMRCA for Steep Slope and Architectural Sheet Metal and manufacturers a voiceContractors and their industry equipment and material suppliers.This Ad in the planning of theHoc Committee is charged with: identifying potential members in these MRCA Annual Conference. industry segments; recommending new services, training, or resources This Councils goal is toneeded by the industry; recommending tailored marketing of existing increase the revenue opportunities for the MRCAmember services to this segment; and incorporating this segment into the Annual Conference and advertising; and to2016 Expo in Columbus, Ohio.increase MRCA membership. Projects:This Committee has been working hard to provide educational Projects: In 2015 the Council collaborated toresources for both Steep Slope and Architectural Metal contractors.In celebrate the strong roots of MRCA in Kansasaddition to these web-based and live sessions, the Committee has also been City at the Annual Convention and Expo!In 2016working to include demo areas on the Expo floor for these specialty markets. the Council is working on innovating the ExpoThe 2016 Expo will feature a working sheet metal shop and multiple experience for the upcoming technology focusedmockups for demonstrating these systems.Conference and Expo: Navigating the Future, in Columbus, Ohio on October 31st through November 2nd. New features will include: Product Peep Shows, Interactive Demos, and an enhanced mobile app!Business Management CommitteeChairperson: Mark Gwaltney, Diamond-Everley Roofing ContractorsPerry, KansasPurpose:The purpose of this Committee is to develop tools and programs to assist MRCA members in the successful operation of their businesses. This committee also provides input to the conference committee on seminar topics for the annual conference.Projects: In addition to overseeing the Applicator Agreements and Business Forms programs on the MRCA Members Only website, the Committee has been hard at work launching the MRCA ELITE Roofing Contractor Program.This marketing program for qualifying roofing contractors has already seen its first class of contractors accepted into the program and is working on creating great resources for these contractors to set themselves apart in their local markets!38 Midwest Roofer Annual Report'