NRCA Podcasts

RoofTalk with NRCA features expert guests who break down the issues that matter—from safety and legislation to workforce and technical issues—to keep you informed and help you grow your roofing business.

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Give them a ladder to climb

Apr. 15, 2026

Providing career pathways and training to your teams will help build loyalty and a stronger company. During this episode, Chris Bowman, president of Collins Roofing, and Pat Kurth, national lead mobile trainer for Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems, share their personal experiences of entering the roofing industry and discuss the perception of the industry, attracting younger talent, the role of education and training, and the industry’s career path opportunities.