CRCA 2007 President, Rodney Petrick

A message from Rod Petrick....

As a Second Generation Roofing Contractor, it is an honor to lend my leadership to the oldest professional trade association.  CRCA represents the best roofing and waterproofing contractors in Chicago and Northern Illinois and continues to invest volunteer time for the good of the community and the advancement of the professional roofing industry.

Here are some of the many ways that the CRCA is working to advance the Roofing and Waterproofing Industry in Chicago and Northern Illinois:

Industry Affairs

CRCA is working with the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Roof Consultants Institute – Chicago Area Chapter, the City of Chicago regulatory agencies, the State of Illinois and other groups to communicate with government and code officials on important issues such as roof reflectivity, energy codes, roofing fire codes, licensing and permitting.  

Safety

Through the CRCA Safety Committee, CRCA developed and administers the Chicagoland Roofing Safety Partnership (CRSP) with OSHA.   This partnership, at the time of its inception, was the first of its kind as it was formed with one specific trade association on a local level.  The partnership provides recognition for those roofing contractor member firms that demonstrate a quantifiable heightened emphasis on safety.  This program also provides resources that CRCA member contractors need to stay aware of all safety regulations and requirements.

Technical Resources

CRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Contractors and Associate Members have and are providing practical and technical resources to the Professional Architectural, Engineering and Roof Consulting Communities for generations since 1877. 

Community

From CRCA’s Annual Scholarship Program, volunteering time and material to Habitat for Humanity locally or even contributing to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, CRCA Members invest in their community because they believe in giving back to those who have given to them.

CRCA Membership Benefits

Some of the many benefits that the CRCA Members enjoy are:

• Current information delivered at Technical Meetings, Trade Show Seminars
• Participation in the OSHA CRSP Safety Partnership Program
• CRCA’s role as the Roofing Industry’s Advocate continuously working towards achieving the high level of professionalism that this industry deserves.
• Networking and camaraderie that is developed through membership luncheon and dinner meetings. The ability to exchange information about best practices, new technology and the formation of new business contacts is invaluable to members.
• The promotion of the professional roofing industry and the ability to promote member companies on the CRCA Website adds value to membership.

As a result of the efforts and participation of current members, CRCA today is just as alive as it was when our forefathers started the association 130 years ago.  For that, we thank the many volunteers who make CRCA Events happen year in and year out.  Visit us, join CRCA and make a difference in our industry.  Together, when we work for the good of the industry, the returns are tenfold greater.  

Rodney Petrick, 2007 CRCA President