NWiR Day August 2021: Full Schedule

8:00am PDT

Registration

Sunday August 8, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
South Pacific Registration Desk

8:00am PDT

Light Breakfast

Sunday August 8, 2021 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA

Meal

8:30am PDT

First Time Attendees Welcome

Opportunity for new members and first time attendees to meet the Executive Board and Council Leaders from across the country. We will help put names to faces and talk through what the day has in store for you as a First-Timer. This is a wonderful way to find a buddy and get early entry!

Speakers

Jennifer Keegan

Director Building and Roofing Science, GAF

Jennifer Keegan is the Director of Building & Roofing Science for GAF, focusing on overall roof system design and performance. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience as a building enclosure consultant specializing in building forensics, assessment, design and remediation of building... Read More →

Christine Mockenhaupt

Regional Operations Controller – East Division, SRS Distribution Inc.

Christine has been in the roofing industry for over 20 years working in various financial roles in Distribution. She started the New Jersey Council of National Women in Roofing in 2017 and has gone on to support council startups and ongoing engagement with established councils as... Read More →

Anna Anderson

CEO, Art Unlimited

Anna Chapman Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, has grown up working in the marketing industry. She speaks on national stages across the United States and works alongside business owners helping them obtain success. For more information, contact Art Unlimited, www.artunlimitedusa.co... Read More →

Sunday August 8, 2021 8:30am - 9:00am PDT
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Special Event

8:30am PDT

Headshots

We are bringing in a professional photographer to take headshots for the day. To help eliminate waiting in line, choose a time slot and sign up here!

Sunday August 8, 2021 8:30am - 6:00pm PDT
Hallway

Special Event

8:30am PDT

TikTok Station

There will be a TikTok station available throughout the day where attendees can go to record short videos that show multiple facets that NWIR members have in their daily lives. These videos will bring to the forefront our difference, our similarities and we are all “More than a Label” of what is seen on the outside. This is hosted by the NWiR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee.

This will run before main session at registration, during parts of lunch, session breaks and during reception

Sunday August 8, 2021 8:30am - 6:00pm PDT
Hallway

Special Event

9:00am PDT

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Join us as we kick off the 4th annual NWiR Day!

Speakers

Michelle Boykin

Chief Operating Officer, Rackley Roofing Company, Inc.

Jennifer Stone

Preferred Accounts Manager, Roofing Systems, Johns Manville

Ellen Thorp

Executive Director, National Women in Roofing

Ellen Breipohl Thorp, M.A., CAE Ellen serves as the Executive Director of National Women in Roofing Ellen knows that powerful things happen when people who share a common interest come together for advocacy, education, and communication. In addition to providing leadership and advocacy... Read More →

Anna Anderson

CEO, Art Unlimited

Renae Bales

Vice President Services, KPost Roofing & Waterproofing

Renae Bales has been in the roofing industry for 13 years with KPost Roofing, the Official Roofing & Waterproofing Company of the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas Texas. Renae works with both the $70 million commercial division and the $7 million residential division. Renae has has been... Read More →

Jennifer Keegan

Director Building and Roofing Science, GAF

Sunday August 8, 2021 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
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General Session

9:30am PDT

Setting Your Stage

We all set our own stage in life. Often it is about seeing a need and connecting that to your own special talents. Every person can step into the need for kindness, understanding, inclusion and equality. Heidi J. Ellsworth will help Set Your Stage for NWIR Day 2021 by highlighting the opportunities of the day. She will focus on the importance of women visualizing the type of world and future they want while creating an environment of inclusion through their everyday life.

Speakers

Heidi Ellsworth

Partner, RoofersCoffeeShop

Heidi J. Ellsworth has worked in the roofing industry since 1993 and has held positions with Malarkey Roofing, Carlisle Construction Materials and EagleView Technologies. She is currently a partner with RoofersCoffeeShop® and owner of HJE Consulting. Working with both RoofersCoffeeShop... Read More →

Sunday August 8, 2021 9:30am - 9:45am PDT
Islander FG

General Session

9:45am PDT

Owning It

A walk through Megan's career in roofing and insulation with a focus on the challenges that construction poses for a woman and a minority and discussing the ownership of our role in those spaces and the reward and growth that is often on the other side of the challenge.

Own Your:
• Story & Reputation
• Perceptions & Biases
• Vulnerability
• Network & Mentors / Coaches
• Priorities & Interests (your family, your education / training, your life balance, your shortcomings)
• Feedback

Speakers

Megan Keyes

Preferred Accounts Leader, Johns Manville

Megan Keyes joined Johns Manville in 2003 as an Associate Product Manager in Roofing Systems and later served in technical and sales roles across JM in roofing and building insulation divisions. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University... Read More →

Sunday August 8, 2021 9:45am - 10:05am PDT
Islander FG

General Session

10:05am PDT

LGBTQ+ 101

This session will introduce commonly used terminology associated with the LGBTQ+ community. Attendees will learn about acronyms, pronoun usage and ways to be an ally.

Speakers

Alexandria White

VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Reboot/Accel

Dr. Alexandria White has 15 years of experience delivering training around diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for ReBoot Accel. A women-owned, women-led consulting company that empowers organizations to create more diverse... Read More →

Margi Harney

VP Information Technology, Beacon

Margi Harney is the Vice President of IT and has worked for Beacon for the past 8 years. She is also the Chair of Beacon's Diversity & Inclusion Council. The D&I Council provides expertise, advice, and counsel to the Company on diversity and inclusion strategies. The Council aims... Read More →

Sunday August 8, 2021 10:05am - 10:30am PDT
Islander FG

General Session

10:30am PDT

SRS/SRS Raise the Roof Foundation

Hear what SRS has been up to with their diversity and inclusion initiative. Learn how SRS Raise the Roof Foundation includes NWIR in their fundraising efforts.

Speakers

Mikell Bollinger

Executive Director, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation

Sunday August 8, 2021 10:30am - 10:35am PDT
Islander FG

General Session

10:35am PDT

Break

Sunday August 8, 2021 10:35am - 11:00am PDT
TBA

Meal

11:15am PDT

Courageous Conversations

Some conversations are harder to have than others and may make you feel vulnerable. This Courageous Conversations discussion is designed to further your efforts to embrace diversity, encourage compassion, and build a culture of appreciation within and beyond the workplace.

Speakers

Greta Love

Components Sales Leader, Owens Corning

Houston Young

Community Outreach Leader, Owens Corning

Houston C. Young is the Community Outreach Leader at Owens Corning. His role on the Inclusion and Diversity team includes various internal and external initiatives, including representing Owens Corning in our global communities and will be responsible for leading initiatives like... Read More →

Shelby Smith

Human Resource Leader, Owens Corning

Shelby Smith is a Human Resources professional with 20 years of experience in employee relations, organizational effectiveness and talent acquisition. For over 10 years, Shelby has been an HR Leader with Owens Corning, providing business consultation and a commitment to fostering... Read More →

Sunday August 8, 2021 11:15am - 11:40am PDT
Islander FG

General Session

11:40am PDT

The Equity Imperative

NWiR is leading the charge to take action and deliver content on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the roofing industry. This session will provide an explanation of the need for DEI education and an update on the development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Roofing Industry Education Program (DEI-RIEP).

Speakers

Jennifer Stone

Preferred Accounts Manager, Roofing Systems, Johns Manville

Ellen Thorp

Executive Director, National Women in Roofing

Sunday August 8, 2021 11:40am - 12:00pm PDT
Islander FG

General Session

12:00pm PDT

Lunch & Regional Networking

Let’s nourish our bodies and sprits by network with women in our local areas! National Women in Roofing is a true network of women who build each other up and support one another. This is an opportunity to meet women in your local area to keep the networking going close to home. There will also be a short program on how to leverage your membership benefits and promote yourself through NWIR. Tables are grouped by region, please sit accordingly!

Sunday August 8, 2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Meal

1:00pm PDT

Roofing is… A Family Affair

A panel discussion on working in a family business

Speakers

Kendall Ekerson

Director of Marketing, Columbia Roofing & Sheet Metal

Kendall started in the roofing industry at the age of 14 sweeping the shop and cleaning the bathrooms of her father's roofing company. She has come a long way since then. She has now been involved for over 15 years. Currently she is the Director of Marketing and works alongside... Read More →

Mackenzie Beldon

Director, RoofExtend™, Beldon Roofing Company

Mackenzie Beldon is the Director of RoofExtend™ with Beldon Roofing Company. Since entering the family business as fourth-generation two years ago, Mackenzie has handled business development across the Texas market. Working alongside her grandfather and father, Mackenzie is carrying... Read More →

Brittany Wimbish

Director of Operations, FIELDS ROOF SERVICE INC

Brittany Wimbish – Kent, WA – Fields Roof Service, Inc. Leading into the 4th generation ownership group for Fields Roof Service, Brittany has over 10years of experience in roofing, preceded by her Grandfather and father in the industry. It did not start out as a passion but has... Read More →

Cheryl Chapman

General Manager, Empire Roofing

Cheryl Chapman is the General Manager for Empire Roofing, Inc., which is a commercial roofing company founded in Fort Worth, TX in 1982. Empire Specializes in re-roofing, repair, and maintenance on commercial and industrial buildings, along with below and above grade waterproofing.As... Read More →

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