Written by: Avery Timmons
Rosemont, Ill. – The National Roofing Contractors Association has announced Gary Howes, chief operating officer and principal of The Durable Slate Co., Columbus, Ohio, has been appointed to the board of directors of the International Federation of the Roofing Trade. The appointment was made during IFD’s General Assembly held November 2024 in Innsbruck, Austria.
Howes is the first American to join the IFD board of directors. Other members include:
- Walter Bisig (Switzerland)
- Dirk Bollwerk (Germany)
- Henrik Mosegaard-Johansen (Denmark)
- Armand Liede (Latvia)
Howes brings decades of leadership experience in the roofing and historical restoration industries. He currently serves on NRCA’s board of directors and its Global Advisory and Health and Safety committees and is the Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America’s chairman of the board.
“Joining the IFD board of directors is a tremendous honor,” Howes says. “IFD’s mission aligns perfectly with my passion for advancing the roofing trade and supporting the next generation of skilled craftsmen. I look forward to collaborating with my talented colleagues to further the organization’s vision on a global scale.”
Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.
The International Federation of the Roofing Trade is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation and professional excellence in the roofing industry worldwide. The IFD serves as a permanent bond between its members, organizes international workshops and competitions, and contributes to the development of technical standards for the roofing trade.
The Durable Slate Company is a global leader in slate, tile, copper and historical roofing. Renowned for its craftsmanship and commitment to preservation, The Durable Slate Company has restored iconic structures across the U.S. and abroad, earning numerous awards for excellence in the roofing and restoration industries.