b'On Deck with Morgan8 things about naphis mitchell-reyes empi re ro of i ng There arent too many out there that walk the roofing safety walk or talk the roofing safety talk better than Naphis Mitchell-Reyes. In college I worked construction part-time. When I started visiting roofing jobs, I became intrigued with the challenges of working on heights. I guess I Empire Roofing Corporate Risk Director got bit by the roofing bug. It became my passion. If you consider the complexities of roofing MRCA Board of Directors safety and its evolution, there is so much to learn and know in order to keep everyone safe.MRCA Safety CommitteeNaphis was born in Puerto Rico.I always loved school, remembers Naphis, I knew through education comes opportunity. Family is the most important thing to Naphis. My wife and I have five children and three grandchildren. I love spoiling them and watching them enjoy life. Naphis mom, the woman who started it all, still lives in Puerto Rico and recently celebrated her 90th birthday! Naphis is heavily committed to helping people. He has been a youth pastor, supported local contact Us homeless groups and urban initiatives, and was involved with restoration help for Cuba. EMPIRE ROOFING Helping people is a value that was instilled in me growing up. My mother is a missionary. I 4801 Esco Dr. want to leave a legacy that I helped somebody. Fort Worth, TX Naphis empowers employees and youth all over America to embrace change and do more with 817-572-2250 less, and most importantly, to believe in yourself. His story is proof that success is NOT about www.empireroofing.com resources. Its about being resourceful and creative. Its about the conviction to charge ahead despite the challenges of life.Naphis is an energetic and passionate keynote speaker. However, most people know him as an ordinary man with an extraordinary message that is transforming lives: YOU WERE CREATED TO SUCCEED; THE BEST IS YET TO COME; TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE.In his spare time, Naphis enjoys jazz and salsa music, and the LA Lakers. Of course, in Puerto Rico baseball is a favorite sport, so I also watch the Texas Rangers and the NY Yankees.Participating with MRCA is great because of the people. If I know something, and we share our knowledge with each other, we both grow and get better. Its a great forum for people to come together and help each other. Communication is the key to success. We offer a platform where people feel safe to share their problems, concerns, and challenges. We can collaborate and help them find the answers.10 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'