The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of NRCA, announced the winners of its 19th annual Most Valuable Player Awards during NRCA's 132nd Annual Convention. Following are the 2019 winners:
- Bobby Ainsworth, field worker for Venture Construction Group of Florida Inc., Stuart, Fla.
- Miguel Lopez, superintendent for Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Houston
- Brandon Reese, foreman for Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, Ind.
- Drew Thomas, superintendent for Reliant Roofing Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.
- Jose de Jesus Zermeno, field supervisor for Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, Irvine, Calif.
The Best of the Best Award winner also was announced during NRCA's 132nd Annual Convention. Brandon Reese, foreman for Korellis Roofing, won the Best of the Best Award. Reese was named the best of the best based on his extraordinary contributions to the roofing industry.
The MVP Awards program and the Best of the Best Award special category recognize and honor outstanding roofing workers from various U.S. regions. The Best of the Best Award is sponsored by Professional Roofing and OMG Roofing Products Inc., Agawam, Mass. Winners for both awards are chosen based on their significant contributions to one or more of the following areas: outstanding on-the-job performance; attracting new roofing workers and helping retain existing ones; contributions to a team effort; community service and volunteerism; and other noteworthy contributions and activities. Award winners are chosen by a panel of roofing industry representatives.
For more information about the MVP Awards program, click here or contact Bennett Judson, the Roofing Alliance's executive director, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7513 or bjudson@roofingalliance.net.