Each year, SPRI honors volunteers who have gone above and beyond in devoting their time and talents to the association. The 2020 honoree, Brian Chamberlain of Carlisle Construction Materials, was instrumental in the updating of the SPRI Wind Design Seminar and has taken on a role as presenter of SPRI programming in multiple venues. His technical knowledge and presentation skills are instrumental in his success in this role. Chamberlain has been an IIBEC member for over 15 years, and has taught a number of technical sessions for IIBEC.
Retiring SPRI technical director Mike Ennis, RRC, CDT, was presented with SPRI’s president’s award and an honorary lifetime SPRI membership. With 14 years at SPRI, Ennis became the face of SPRI, known throughout the industry for his technical expertise, fairness, and welcoming nature. Ennis has been a Consultant member of IIBEC for nearly 20 years, and has had his RRC since 2000. He has also taught IIBEC classes, and contributed to IIBEC Interface.
Scott Carpenter, of SFS intec, was elected treasurer of SPRI for the 2020-2022 term. Carpenter has been an Industry member of IIBEC since 2013. Chris Mader, of OMG Roofing Products, and C.J. Sharp, of ICP Buildings Solutions Group, were both named associate directors of SPRI. Mader and Sharp have also been Industry members of IIBEC since 2013.
Roofing industry veteran Joseph H. Dandelé died January 2, 2020, just before his 86th birthday. He is survived by wife Pat, children Michèle (Joseph), Joel, and Cande (Michael), all of Toronto, and daughter Donna (Jeffrey) of Ottawa, as well as his granddaughters Stephanie and Paige Dandelé, and sisters-in-law Carol and Joan Meade. His loyal furry friend Bailey will also miss him greatly. You can view his obituary here. Dandelé was a 25-year member of IIBEC.
