www.mrca.org — Midwest Roofer 4 THE RICH HISTORY OF MRCA Rachel Pinkus, MR Magazine Editor 1950 marked the official beginning of an organization that would become known as the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). Celebrating its milestone anniversary in 2025, MRCA has spent the last 75 years advocating for roofing contractors focusing on supporting its members through programs that help save money, strengthen businesses, and promote industry growth. MRCA continues to build on its legacy while shaping the future of the roofing industry. It serves as a strong voice for contractors, representing their interests to manufacturers, consultants, and regulatory agencies. MRCA’s Living History For more than three quarters of a century, MRCA has influenced the roofing industry on both regional and national levels. The association has long been an innovator, beginning with its Technical and Research Committee, known for addressing tough issues with honesty and integrity. MRCA has also led advancements in safety through initiatives like the ELITE Safety Awards, the Safety Certification Program, the Certified Roofing Torch Applicator Program (CERTA) and the Hot Air Induction Welding Safety Program (HAWT). Education remains central to MRCA’s mission which is highlighted by educational sessions on technical, safety, marketing and business topics throughout the year. The association also honors industry leadership through awards such as the James Q. McCawley Award and the Past Presidents’ Council. To preserve and share its legacy, MRCA created the Living History—an interactive, continuously updated digital archive. Organized by year, it allows users to explore past events, publications, photos, and more. Members can contribute content at any time, ensuring the history remains dynamic, accurate, and complete. This evolving record reflects MRCA’s enduring role as a leading advocate for roofing contractors and a driving force in the industry. As you flip through this entertaining document, you can see why MRCA has always been THE ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVOCATE. Also, keep your eye on future MR Magazines where snip-its of MRCA’s colorful history will be highlighted from time to time. This Living History Is Dedicated To the Entire MRCA Membership To donate historical MRCA documents, please contact Parker Matson at 800-497-6722 or pmatson@mrca.org. Editors Message Midwest Roofing Contractors' Association Put On Membership Campaign doubling the membership of the asso ciation. Andy Spear, because of another busi ness affiliation. resigned as Secretary Treasurer in April and was, replaced by E. V. Mehl, of the American Cor nice ·works, \\"ichita, Kans. The Midwest Roofing Contractors A ociation, organized on January 12th is conducing a membership campaign in the states it covers: Kansas, Nebras- ka, Oklahoma, and 'Western Missouri. The campaign, instituted by Carl Forbes, recently elected President of the organization, has resulted in Directors of the Midwest Association includ€ Tom Egan, Salina, Kans.; Ed. Sturdevant, Enid, Oklahoma; Steve Reed, Norfolk, Nebraska; Orville Duff, Grand Island, Nebras,ka; Jim Adams, Lincoln, Nebr.; and R. B. Stevenson, Topeka, Kans. ,\bovc: )[idwest Association Officers. Pictm·rd at left are the officers elected at the last gencr·al meeting in March; Vice-President Sam Allen, Board Chairman Tom Egan, Andy Spear and Presi deitt Carl Forbes. Carl For·bes is shown stand,ing outside of his landscaped office and warehouse. The name orf J1i!': finn can be seen in the photogra1>h.
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