About Us
Objectives
We believe that honesty, integrity, high ideals, and a concern for
the welfare of the roofing industry and general public are both
desirable and necessary, and will do all in our power to promote these goals.
History
From the Beginning… thru to the future
Our Roofing Association has come a long way from its humble beginning in 1946 with four roofing contractors getting together to discuss problems and solutions for themselves. Through the years since, we incorporated in 1956 as a preventative against legal actions and merged with Gold Coast Roofing Contractors’ Association in 1986 to become one of the largest associations in the state. Problems back then have not changed much today, only the names and faces.
We continue to have an open dialogue with building officials on codes and procedures. Our Board of Directors has been active with legislation for both local and state issues. As we head into the future, we need to remain strong as an industry and try to install an active apprenticeship program and get more involved. Remember as Theodore Roosevelt said, “Strength in Numbers.” “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”
Code of Ethics
Believing that honesty, integrity, high ideals, and concern for the welfare of the roofing industry are both desirable and necessary, and in a sincere effort to promote the objectives of the Association, all members pledge themselves to:
- Establish and maintain high standards of professional conduct and work habits;
- Conduct business in compliance with federal, state and local codes and ordinances;
- Freely exchange information and experience with members of the roofing industry, and promote and provide workers training and education;
- Avoid any misrepresentation of products & services;
- Promote compliance with, and improvement of, manufacturers’ specifications and procedures;
- Avoid all conflict of interest;
- Instill the highest respect for our profession within our community;
- To promote growth of the industry through closer cooperation between PBCR&SMCA contractors and manufacturers and wholesalers who serve our industry.
Original Board Members
| Warren Kinsey Boys Roofing |
Howard Carpenter Carpenter Roofing |
| Jack Gross Henderson Roofing |
Henry Delborn Hawthorne Roofing |
Past Presidents
| Bob Eckardt | Carpenters Roofing | 1956 - 1958 |
| Jack Strong | Tropical Sheet Metal | 1959 |
| Herb Bensch | Westgate Sheet Metal | 1960 |
| Vic Kinsey | Boys Roofing | 1968 |
| Charles King | Air Conditioning Design | 1969 |
| Ralph Kemp | Carpenters Roofing & Sheet Metal | 1970 |
| George Pepin | Ray Roofing | 1971 |
| Addis Worley | Jupiter Roofing | 1972 |
| Jim Carr | Hawthorne Industries | 1973 |
| Frank Murray | Standard Roofing | 1974 |
| Al Baugh | Westgate Sheet Metal | 1975 |
| Vic Kinsey | Boys Roofing | 1976 |
| Richard Pepin | Ray Roofing | 1977 |
| Bill Brodbeck | Wm. Brodbeck Roofing | 1978 |
| Ralph Kemp | Carpenters Roofing & Sheet Metal | 1979 |
| Jim Hurd | Hawthorne Industries | 1980 |
| Jack Brown | Robertson Roofing | 1981 |
| Leslie G. Knopf | Standard Roofing | 1982 |
| Walt Millet | Jupiter Roofing | 1983 |
| Jim Carr | Hawthorne Industries | 1984 |
| Richard Pepin | Ray Roofing | 1985 |
| Merger with Gold Coast Roofing Contractors Association Don Pringle | Pringle Equipment | 1986 |
| Jerry Teallow | Fredricks Roofing | 1987 |
| Tom Stevens | ABC Supply | 1988 |
| Dean Blowers | Standard Roofing & Sheet Metal | 1989 |
| Kermit Hansen | Manville Roofing Products | 1990 |
| Joe Byrne | Byrne Roofing, Inc. (BRI) | 1991 |
| Dick Campbell | Knopf & Associates | 1992 |
| Drew Duncan | Drew Duncan Roofing | 1993 |
| Mike Gustafson | Gustafson Industries | 1994 |
| Herb Frank | Reliable Roofing | 1995 |
| Catherine Dzenutis | Roofman | 1996 |
| Mark Zirzow | Caldwell Roofing | 1997 |
| Mark Landis | Florida Roofing of PBC | 1998 |
| Jim Hunter | Regency Roofing, ShakeMasters | 1999 |
| Ken Parent | State Pride Roofing | 2000 |
| Mike Briggs | Florida Roofing Supply, Inc. | 2001 |
| Bob McDonald | Gulfstream Roofing | 2002 |
| Mark Terlep | Mark Terlep Roofing Inc. | 2003 |
| George White | Elite Roofing | 2004 |
| Mike Solomon | Always Roofing, Inc. | 2005 |
| Tom Stevens | Gold Coast Roofing | 2006 |
| Mark Moretto | AAM Industries, Inc. | 2007 |
February Program
2012 Building Code
February 22, 2012
Embassy Suites
(Formerly Crowne Plaza)
1601 Belvedere Road
@ Australian
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Just west of the I95 Exit 69
For more information Contact:
Ron Frano rfrano@comcast.net
Contact Us
Palm Beach County Roofing And Sheet Metal Contractors' Association
2101 Vista Parkway
Suite 4001
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
tel 561-655-5393
fax 561-688-8807
March Program
"Financial budgeting and Planning
in difficult economic times”
March 28, 2011
Presenter: John Barbar, “Barbar Financial Solutions”
6:00PM-7:00PM Networking
7:00PM Dinner Meeting
Embassy Suites
(Formerly Crowne Plaza)
1601 Belvedere Road
@ Australian
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Just west of the I95 Exit 69






