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| The Role of SPRI in a Sustainable Future Dr. James Hoff
In order to stimulate this important discussion, the SPRI Board has asked Dr. Jim Hoff of TEGNOS Research to conduct a survey of SPRI members. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the opinions and needs of the general membership in regard to the growing sustainable building movement. The survey will then be used as part of a larger process to establish a formal SPRI position regarding sustainability and the role of SPRI in the sustainable building community. Results of the survey will be reviewed by Dr. Jim Hoff of TEGNOS Research during the SPRI 2010 Convention. Dr. Hoff will use the survey results to facilitate a general discussion regarding SPRI’s role and mission for a sustainable future. Dr. Jim Hoff is an experienced researcher in the building materials industry and currently serves as research director for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing in Washington, DC which is the industry’s voice for the green building movement. Dr. Hoff also serves as President of TEGNOS, a research and consulting organization dedicated to expanding understanding of the building envelope. Dr. Hoff has also published numerous research articles on building system performance, quality management, and life cycle analysis.
Mark Graham
Mark Graham will report to us what his NRCA members see as their current quality challenges. Mark S. Graham holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Graham joined NRCA in 1993 and is responsible for the association’s Technical Services Section. Responsibilities of this section include response to inquiries for technical information and assistance, serving as the association’s technical liaison with outside organizations, and developing and maintaining the association’s technical documents, including The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual. Graham is the staff liaison to NRCA’s Technical Operations Committee and Manual Update Committee. He also is contributing editor for Professional Roofing magazine.
Bill Good
Bill Good is Executive Vice President of NRCA, one of the construction industry’s oldest trade associations and the voice of professional roofing contractors. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
2010: What to Expect From the Economy Dr. William F. Ford
Dr. William F. Ford holds the Jack O. Weatherford Chair of Finance in the College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Ford is a director of the National Association for Business Economics, the senior economic advisor to TeleCheck Services Inc., and past president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Lorraine Ross
Since 1979 Lorraine has been involved in all aspects of the building products industry: manufacturing, technical service, regulatory issues including building code development and compliance and testing laboratory experience. She is noted for her skill in the development of successful strategies that provide responsible, common sense, reality based responses to the regulatory pressures placed on the construction industry. She is president of Intech Consulting, Inc. based in Florida
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As the end users of the many roofing system products provided by our SPRI membership, roofing contractors are our eyes and ears for roof product handling and installation performance. New products and new uses and applications for existing products continue to challenge roofing contractors to maintain their installation quality. 
Bill Good provides an update on industry issues and NRCA activities including an analysis of how the change in the presidential administration will affect the roofing industry. He will discuss NRCA green and cool roof initiatives, including the work being done by the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing. He will also address NRCA efforts to recruit and train qualified workers including an initiative to move training programs to an online format and efforts to improve relations with everybody’s favorite scapegoat—FM Global.
Bill Ford, former CEO of The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will join us again to update us on the outlook for the economy and our industry in 2010. Dr. Ford will also discuss the likely impact of upcoming changes in tax laws, health care, Social Security programs & other legislative initiatives the Obama administration is working on that will impact firms in our industry and our customers.
With every opportunity there are challenges. Florida offers many business opportunities for SPRI Members. However, navigating the Florida building codes can be a challenge. Lorraine Ross will guide us through the current state of the Florida Codes and provide insight into the changes we can expect in 2010.
