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LOOKING AHEAD 
Laurie Moore, MRCA President
W
ell, it’s been a year.  Uncertainty in 2025 has not been too bad despite threats of 
tariffs and changes in insurance work.  It’s about time to look toward planning 
changes for 2026. 
In 2025, the MRCA took a close look at how best to protect the contractors’ legal interests. 
Recognizing the trend of contractors to utilize subs and the issues that can arise in that 
relationship,  an updated subcontractor contract is being provided to the membership along 
with a presentation on a real-life scenario one of our own board members experienced where 
the subcontract saved the day.
MRCA’s Technical and Research committee worked on a deeper dive of the wood roof decking study started last year 
and will report on findings along with the NRCA representative at conference in Schaumburg, October 20-22.  The 
findings are surprising.
There are some great sessions planned and more social activities in the conference plans with the addition of the Top 
Golf event on Monday, October 20th at noon. The MRCA recognizes the value of providing environments conducive to 
contractors having opportunities to meet and relate to each other.
Looking ahead, the conference will change format.  We will be hosting future conferences in destination locations 
with a format that will focus on opportunities to learn about what’s new and important in the industry through expert 
speakers, manufacturers, distributors and consultants in addition to offering opportunities to develop relationships with 
fellow contractors.  The 2026 conference will be held at the Westin Cape Coral Resort November 18-19, 2026.
I am grateful and honored to have been chosen by my peers to serve as President and have appreciated the opportunity 
to serve on the MRCA Board since 2014.  The relationships built during time on this board are invaluable and 
irreplaceable.  Relationships through MRCA have been instrumental in helping my company move forward through 
challenges and transitions since the early 50’s.  Not only has this association been important to our company, but also 
to me personally.  I take what I learn here and apply from top to bottom of my company.  I believe this is why our 
company has the culture it has.  The essence of our company took decades to build and adjust.  It is something of value 
and worth protecting.  For this reason, I believe the MRCA is worth support and protection as well so others and future 
generations may benefit as I have.
I hope you will find value in what the MRCA offers for your company wherever you are on your path.  If you are new to 
the MRCA or to the industry, I hope you will feel a warm welcome.   If you are ready for transition, I hope you will find 
strong support.  If you have ideas for improvement of your experience, we appreciate any feedback provided. And if 
you have interest in impacting the industry through the MRCA, we welcome new participation through committees and 
board member positions.
Laurie Moore
MRCA President
Kreiling Roofing Company
President’s Message

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