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n 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 presented to individuals in 
recognition for their outstanding service to the roofing 
industry.
This year’s honor was awarded to James “Fred” Horner of 
Advanced Industrial Roofing, Inc. – Massillon, Ohio. Fred’s 
career began the day after his 18th birthday, when he 
joined the roofing trade in 1974. Just four years later, 
he completed Ohio’s roofing apprenticeship program 
and earned his Journeyman’s Certificate. After more 
than a decade of working for local roofing companies, 
he co-founded what has become one of the top 250 
roofing companies in the United States—a company 
that today employs nearly 90 hardworking professionals 
and specializes in industrial and commercial roofing as 
well as architectural sheet metal.
Fred’s leadership extends well beyond his business. 
He has served as President of the Midwest Roofing 
Contractors Association, sits on the MRCA Board of 
Directors and Executive Committee, and now chairs 
the HAWT Safety Training Program. He is also the current 
President of the Ohio Roofing Contractors Association 
and has been a strong voice on ORCA’s Safety, 
Insurance, and Legislative Committee.
And his dedication doesn’t stop with our industry. In his 
hometown, Fred is a tireless volunteer—supporting high 
school athletics, serving on historical preservation efforts, 
engaging in local business and legislative initiatives, and 
remaining active in civic and fraternal organizations.
This year’s recipient is the embodiment of what the 
McCawley Award represents: service and leadership 
in roofing.
James Q McCawley Award
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