If you didn’t make it to Phoenix for the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show, you missed a good one. The mood at the 2021 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show was celebratory. After working and socializing remotely for 18 months—and not having an IIBEC convention since March 2019—IIBEC members and staff enjoyed reuniting to work, learn, socialize, and network. In many ways familiar, the event featured committee meetings, Region meetings, an opening reception and opening ceremony, two days of trade-show exhibits (which can still be visited online), an awards luncheon, a foundation auction, 22 different education sessions (which are available to stream online), and a closing President’s reception and annual banquet. Due to the ongoing pandemic, some noticeable changes at the event included social distancing, face masks, reminders for handwashing, and a few virtual presentations. But overall, these changes did not detract from a successful event.

2021 IIBEC Award Recipients
Several awards were distributed, and a full write-up will be included in the November issue of Interface. The following highlights just a few of the honors bestowed on IIBEC members.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented for the first time in 2011 and is awarded to those individuals who have provided a lifetime of service and contributions to the success of IIBEC. At the 2021 IIBEC Convention, the award was presented to Warren French, F-IIBEC, RBEC, PE. At the IIBEC Board of Directors meeting on September 15, 2021, this award was renamed to honor Joe Hale. Moving forward the award will be the Joe Hale Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 2002, the IIBEC Board of Directors created the Michael DeFrancesco Volunteer of the Year Award in honor of the late Michael DeFrancesco, whose enthusiasm, dedication to IIBEC, and general zest for life were an inspiration to all who knew him. This award was presented to Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA, during the 2021 IIBEC Convention.
Two individuals were bestowed the honor of fellow during the 2021 event. Those individuals were Scott Hinesley, RRC, PE, and Derek Hodgin, RBEC, RRO, PE, CDT.
The Emerging Professionals Award was created in 2014. It is given to a young professional who has shown exceptional leadership, professionalism, and/or industry contribution at an early stage in their career in the field of roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall systems. The 2021 award was given to Stephanie Robinson, B.A.Sc.
The Herbert W. Busching, Jr., PhD., Memorial Award was presented to Elizabeth Grant, PhD, RA. The award is given to those individuals who have contributed to the research, standards, and education of the roofing, waterproofing, and/or exterior wall industry.
In 1995, IIBEC lost one of its most popular and dedicated members, Richard “Dick” Horowitz. Horowitz was a driving force behind IIBEC’s RRC exam and its technical journal, IIBEC Interface. In 1996, IIBEC named an award after its favorite wordsmith and presented it for the best technical article published in IIBEC Interface for the previous year. This year, for their article entitled, “Towards Codification of Energy Losses from Fasteners on Commercial Roofing Assemblies”, published in the February 2020 issue of IIBEC Interface, the Horowitz Award was presented to Sudhakar Molleti and Appulillai “Bas” Baskaran, F-IIBEC, PhD, PEng.
Formerly named the Outstanding Educator Award, in 2020, IIBEC renamed this prestigious award in memory of longtime IIBEC Education Committee Chair Joshua J. Summers. This award is presented to IIBEC members in recognition of their consistent outstanding delivery of IIBEC courses. This year’s award was given to Emily Lorenz, PE.

The Outstanding Volunteer Award is given to those who have made significant contributions to IIBEC during the past year. Five recipients earned this award in 2021. They are: Jerry Abendroth, RBEC, RRO, CDT; Jonathan Cannon, RRC, RRO, REWO, CDT; Jared Lawrence, AIA, CDT; April McKelvey, RRC, RRO; and Denis Theriault, RRO.
Herbert Busching Award | Elizabeth J. Grant, PhD, RA | ||
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Fellow Awards | Scott M. Hinesley, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE | ||
Derek Hodgin, F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRO, PE, CDT | |||
Lifetime Achievement Award | Warren R. French, F-IIBEC, RBEC, PE | ||
Joshua J. Summers Outstanding Educator Award | Emily Lorenz, PE | ||
Emerging Professionals Award | Stephanie Robinson, B.A.Sc | ||
Michael DeFrancesco Award | Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA | ||
Richard M. Horowitz Award | Appupillai Baskaran, F-IIBEC, PhD, PEng | ||
Sudhakar Molleti | |||
Outstanding Volunteer | Jonathan Cannon, RRC, RRO, REWO, CDT / April McKelvey, RRC, RRO | ||
Denis Theriault, RRO | |||
Jared Lawrence, AIA, CDT / Jerry Abendroth, RBEC, RRO, CDT |
Outstanding Chapter Awards
The Outstanding Chapter Awards Program was developed in 2016 by the IIBEC Chapter Development Committee. Total points earned determine award level: Bronze Level Chapter (90 – 300 pts), Silver Level Chapter (301 – 600 pts), Gold Level Chapter (601 – 900 pts), and Platinum Level Chapter (901 – 1,094 pts).
IIBEC North Texas Chapter
IIBEC Carolinas Chapter
IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter
IIBEC Colorado Chapter
IIBEC Georgia Chapter
IIBEC Great Lakes Chapter
IIBEC Mid-South Chapter
IIBEC Ohio Valley Chapter
IIBEC Portland Chapter
IIBEC Southern California Chapter
IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter
IIBEC Virginia Chapter
IIBEC Western Canada Chapter
IIBEC Delaware Valley Chapter
IIBEC Metro New York Chapter
IIBEC Mid-Atlantic Chapter
IIBEC Florida Chapter
IIBEC Canadian Prairies Chapter
IIBEC Arizona Chapter
IIBEC Northern California Chapter
2021 Document Competition Winners
Large Project | ||
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1st Place | Rachel L. Will, PE | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. |
2nd Place | Jason M. Mobraten, RRC, REWC | Raymond Engineering Ð Georgia, Inc. |
3rd Place | James W. Ripley, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, RA | A/R/C Associates, Inc. |
Small Project | ||
1st Place | Viola T. Hall, RRO | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. |
2nd Place | Shawn W. LeCrone, RRC, RRO, REWO, CD | BEAM Professionals, a PBK Company |
3rd Place | James W. Ripley, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, RA | A/R/C Associates, Inc. |
Special Project | ||
1st Place | James W. Ripley, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, RA | A/R/C Associates, Inc. |
2nd Place | James W. Ripley, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, RA | A/R/C Associates, Inc. |
3rd Place | Richard L. Cook, Jr., F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, CCS, LEED, CSRP, SC ACEM | The Building Envelope Enclosure Group |
Report | ||
1st Place | Rachel L. Will, PE | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. |
2nd Place | Jason M. Mobraten, RRC, REWC | Raymond Engineering Ð Georgia, Inc. |
3rd Place | James W. Ripley, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, REWO, RA | A/R/C Associates, Inc. |
2021 Committee Members Certificates of Appreciation
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Advocacy | Trevor Duwyn |
Shawn W. LeCrone, RRC, RRO, REWO, CD | |
Sidney I. Hankins, III, F-IIBEC, RRC, AIA | |
Building Enclosure Symposium Committee - US | Charles T. Sietmann, RRO, REWO, CCCA, CIT |
Bylaws/Governing Documents | John W. Wells |
Chapter Development | Jonathan R. Cannon, RRC, RRO, REWO, CDT |
Ivan N. Chak, PE, RRO | |
Michael F. Fell | |
Document Competition | Charles T. Sietmann, RRO, REWO, CCCA, CIT |
Education Committee | Robrt J. Hinojosa, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, RRO, PE, CDT, F-IIBEC |
Interface Editorial Board | Marcus Dell, PEng |
D. Keith K. Davis, RBEC | |
Nominating Committee | John A. Pitre, RRC, RRO |
Registration Committee | Warren R. French, F-IIBEC, RBEC, PE |
William Hobgood, III, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, RRO | |
Robrt J. Hinojosa, F-IIBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, RRO, PE, CDT | |
RWC Exam Development Subcommittee | Bruce P. Darling, RRC, RWC |
Robért J. Hinojosa, F-IIBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, RRO, PE, CDT | |
RRO Exam Development Subcommittee | William Hobgood, III, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, RRO |
Roger Prime, RRO | |
REWC Exam Development Subcommittee | Paul Buccellato, F-IIBEC, RWC, REWC, FASTM, AIA |
Diversity & Inclusion Task Force | Sidney I. Hankins, III, F-IIBEC, RRC, AIA |
2021 Convention Sponsors
Thank you to all the exhibitors and sponsors for making this event one to remember.
Firestone Building Products – Annual Banquet
Johns Manville – Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speaker
DERBIGUM – Golf Tournament and all golf holes
Versico – Opening Reception
Siplast – Convention bags
Polyglass – Name badge lanyards
Situra Inc. – Trade Show reception
Carlisle Syntec Systems – Trade Show breakfast
SOPREMA – Schedule-at-a-glance sign
Sika – Awards Luncheon
GAF – RCI-IIBEC Foundations’ fundraiser and event
Flynn Group of Companies – Hotel guest room key cards
H.B. Fuller Construction Adhesives – Region III meeting lunch
Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing – Region I meeting lunch
IB Roof Systems – Board of Directors dinner
Exhibitor | Booth# | Virtual Booth |
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AceClamp (PMC Industries) | Booth 633 | No |
Acme Cone Company LLC | Booth 806 | No |
Advanced Roofing Inc | Booth 104 | No |
Air Barrier Association of America Inc | Booth 610 | No |
A-LERT Roof Systems | Booth 805 | No |
American Hydrotech Inc | Booth 810 | Yes |
Anchor Products | Booth 708 | No |
Armatherm - Thermal Bridging Solutions | Booth 1032 | No |
ATAS International Inc | Booth 616 | No |
Atlas Roofing Corporation | Booth 426 | No |
AVM Industries Inc | Booth 700 | Yes |
Babcock-Davis | Booth 314 | No |
BASF Corporation - Construction | Booth 510 | Yes |
Bemo USA | Booth 636 | Yes |
Berridge Manufacturing Company | Booth 307 | No |
Boral Roofing | Booth 431 | Yes |
Cardinal Waterproofing Inc. | Booth 226 | Yes |
CETCO | Booth 141 | No |
D.I. Roof Seamers | Booth 430 | Yes |
DERBIGUM | Booth 623 | No |
Detec Systems | Booth 637 | No |
Epro Services Inc | Booth 729 | Yes |
Everest Systems LLC | Booth 920 | No |
Everroof | Booth 509 | No |
FBC/Laurenco | Booth 407 | No |
FixFast USA | Booth 900 | No |
Flex Membrane International | Booth 310 | No |
GAF | Booth 401 | No |
GE Silicones | Booth 614 | No |
General Coatings Manufacturing Corp | Booth 408 | No |
Gorman Roofing Services | Booth 930 | No |
H.B. Fuller Company | Booth 835 | No |
Hanover Architectural Products | Booth 626 | Yes |
Hartsfield & Nash Agency Inc | Booth 628 | No |
Huber Engineered Woods | Booth 632 | No |
Hydro-Gard | Booth 315 | Yes |
IB Roof Systems Inc | Booth 526 | Yes |
ICP Building Solutions Group | Booth 811 | No |
IR Analyzers / Vector Mapping | Booth 521 | No |
ITW Polymers Sealants North America | Booth 808 | Yes |
Johns Manville | Booth 301 | Yes |
JR Jones Roofing | Booth 501 | Yes |
Leading Edge Safety LLC | Booth 506 | No |
Loadmaster Systems, Inc. | Booth 236 | No |
MAPA Products | Booth 731 | No |
Mapei Corporation | Booth 107 | No |
Master Builders Solutions | Booth 530 | Yes |
MaxLife Industries | Booth 815 | No |
McElroy Metal Inc | Booth 607 | Yes |
MIRO Industries Inc | Booth 221 | No |
National Gypsum Company | Booth 627 | Yes |
National Roof Deck Contractors Association | Booth 237 | No |
National Roofing Contractors Association | Booth 928 | No |
National Women in Roofing | Booth 320 | Yes |
Noble Company | Booth 308 | No |
NRP & Pointivo | Booth 519 | No |
O'Hagin LLC | Booth 825 | No |
Peach State Roofing Inc | Booth 707 | No |
PROSOCO, Inc. | Booth 508 | Yes |
Retrotec | Booth 907 | No |
Revere Copper Products Inc | Booth 1025 | No |
Roof Hugger, LLC | Booth 727 | No |
RoofConnect | Booth 309 | Yes |
Rooftop Anchor Inc | Booth 721 | No |
RTC Restoration & Glass, Inc. | Booth 331 | Yes |
S-5! | Booth 322 | No |
SFS intec | Booth 411 | Yes |
Sheffield Metals International | Booth 830 | No |
Sherwin Williams | Booth 336 | No |
ShieldWorks | Booth 611 | No |
Sika Corporation | Booth 701 | No |
Siplast | Booth 515, Booth 415 | Yes |
Situra Inc | Booth 406 | Yes |
SOPREMA | Booth 615 | Yes |
T. Clear Corp | Booth 622 | No |
The Barrett Company | Booth 924 | Yes |
TuffWrap Installations | Booth 100 | Yes |
UGL - United Gilsonite Laboratories | Booth 829 | No |
VADA, LLC | Booth 601 | No |
VaproShield LLC | Booth 826 | No |
Wegener Welding, LLC | Booth 318 | Yes |
Western Colloid | Booth 801 | No |
York Flashings | Booth 807 | No |