If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting out in the roofing industry, what would it be? Three NRCA members share their answers.
Join NRCA. The association provides so many valuable resources that guide you in the right direction. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
—Refugio Alvarez, King of Texas Roofing Co. LP, Grand Prairie
Educate yourself in your trade. Take full advantage of the menu of offerings available, whether it is trade-specific training, safety training or obtaining add-on credentials (commercial driver’s license, OSHA 30-Hour, Forklift, Crane Operator, etc.).
—Bob Morgan, Upstate Roofing & Painting Inc., Rochester, N.Y.
Stay with it and always strive to be the best. It is a very rewarding career. I’m grateful to have joined the industry at age 21.
—Brian Schaut, F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing Co. Inc., a Tecta America company, Milwaukee
