IIBEC Participates in Roofing Day 2021

IIBEC Participates in Roofing Day 2021

For the past few years, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has organized an annual Roofing Day in DC, and IIBEC has supported and participated in these efforts. Like many events since the pandemic began, this year’s event was virtual, and took place on March 23 and 24. Over 300 participants met with their Senators and Representatives and staff (via Zoom) to discuss the federal policies and how they impact roofers. Topics included:

• Increased funding for career and technical education to address workforce shortages;
• A strong buildings component in federal infrastructure legislation–the E-QUIP Act which would provide an accelerated tax depreciation for upgraded roofs; and
• Immigration reform that meets the roofing industry’s workforce needs.

IIBEC’s Second Vice President Amy Peevey, Immediate Past President Scott Hinesley, Past President Thomas M. Gernetzke, Industry Liaison Committee Chair Janial Mack, EVP/CEO Brian Pallasch, and Director of Government Relations John Boling joined industry colleagues to meet with members of Congress and their staff to build relationships and discuss how the roofing industry is affected by federal policies.

Day one began with a welcome session led by NRCA CEO Reid Ribble (bottom right)

Senator Ben Sasse (R-NB) also spoke to the group. He led an informative discussion on the super majority issue and the future of our workforce, and took a handful of questions.

Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07)’s staff member, Cameron Hull, chatted with IIBEC Second Vice President Amy Peevey.

Representative Madison Cawthorn (R-NC-11)’s staff member Keifer Wynn (bottom), legislative assistant, spoke with Dustin and Piper Gilman (top left) and Scott Hinesley (top right).

Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-08)’s staff member Grace Rubinger (bottom right), legislative assistant, spoke with John Boling (top middle) and other roofing day participants.

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)’s staff members Cirilo Perez, legislative correspondent (on the phone) and Sam Lupas, legislative correspondent, spoke with Dustin and Piper Gilman (top left), Scott Hinesley (top middle), Brian Pallasch (top right), and John Boling (bottom left).

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)’s staff member Steve Chartan, chief of staff (sc8215 in the picture), spoke with Amy Peevey (top left) and other roofing day participants.

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA)’s staff member Brendan Nigro (top left), legislative correspondent, spoke with John Boling (top left) and other roofing day participants.

Senator  Tim Kaine (D-VA)’s staff members Asuan Al-Eryani (third row right), James Whaley (third row second from the right), Nigel Stinson (bottom left), and Veda Beltran (bottom second from left), spoke with John Boling (top left) and other roofing day participants.