b'Presidents Message2020 Incoming Presidents MessageFred Horner, MRCA PresidentI would like to thank our vendors, sponsors, and staff for making the 70th Annual Conference and Expo in Kansas City a great success!We had a phenomenal turnout and could not have done it without them.Some highlights from the show were the Steep Slope University, the Working Sheet Metal Shop, the Fishbowl Classroom filled with educational programs, and the 1st Annual Roofing Olympics.We plan to build on the success of Overland Park next year in Milwaukee where the show will be held November 10th12th. New additions in 2020 will include expansion of the Safety University which will be geared towards company Safety Directors from MRCA member and non-member companies all over the Midwest.Doing so will allow us to continue our focus on the importance of safety throughout the industry.In addition, you will see a new commitment from MRCA to technical research (T & R) by implementing innovative research that will be beneficial to the roofing industry.As President, my initiatives will be workforce development, membership benefits, building better relationships with roofing manufacturers, and continued growth of the conference and expo.I feel blessed and thankful to lead this organization, and as always, the MRCA will remain The Contractors Advocate! Fred HornerMRCA PresidentAdvanced Industrial Roofing, Inc.fred_horner@airoofing.com 4 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'