Name and title: Maria Alcala - NWiR Chair for Southern California Council Business Name: SRS-JB Wholesale - Azusa California What do I embrace and love most about my culture? I embrace my Hispanic culture by learning about how every town in Mexico has its own story. How it began, who named it. And what traditional dance, songs, and food sets them apart from each other. What do I want others to know about my Heritage? I [...]
Name and Title: Julissa Chavez - Latino Marketing & Sales Program Manager Business Name, City and State: SRS Distribution 7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070 What do you embrace and love most about your culture? There are so many things that I enjoy from our culture. Most of these revolve around food, and music, coupled with the love of family. I love the nuclear family values expressed in Latino culture, but emphasis on the extended [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month We’re thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting nine amazing women within our industry! If you haven’t had a chance to read the blog posts, please take a moment to honor these women by reading their stories on our NWiR Blog posts. From descendants of Kings and ancient pyramids, to struggles with DACA and language barriers, these women have truly given us insight into a variety of cultures representing Mexico, Puerto Rico, [...]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sought out some of our wonderful Hispanic sisters to give us a little insight into their life as a Hispanic Woman in Roofing. Today we have answers from Mayra Navarro representing El Salvador! Name and Title: Mayra Navarro Business Name and Location: LA Solar Group & Drone Solutions LLC Los Angeles, California. What do you embrace and love most about your culture? I embrace the passion and “Ganas” or [...]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sought out some of our wonderful Hispanic sisters to give us a little insight into their life as a Hispanic Woman in Roofing. Today we have answers from Vanessa Larios representing Mexico! Name and Title: Vanessa Larios, Roofing Contractor and Owner of Skyland Roofing LLC Business Name and Location: Skyland Roofing LLC Tucson, Arizona What do you embrace and love most about your culture? Family is a part of [...]
Have you begun reading Ijeoma Oluo's book, 'So You Want To Talk About Race'? The DEI Committee has started to read this in preparation for an in-person book club meeting at NWiR Day 2022. Please see some questions below to think about as you read through the book. And feel free to connect with the DEI committee or others if you would like to discuss beforehand! - What do you hope to get out of reading [...]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sought out some of our wonderful Hispanic sisters to give us a little insight to their life as a Hispanic Woman in Roofing. Today we have answers from Gabriella Criado representing Puerto Rico! NWIR Feature: Hispanic Heritage Month In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage month, we want the NWIR community to know your unique insight on being a woman of Hispanic descent! Name and Title Gabi Criado – PR/Marketing [...]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sought out some of our wonderful Hispanic sisters to give us a little insight to their life as a Hispanic Woman in Roofing. Today we have answers from Xochitl Cervantes representing Mexico! NWIR Feature: Hispanic Heritage Month In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage month, we want the NWIR community to know your unique insight on being a woman of Hispanic descent! 1. Name and Title Xochitl Cervantes Austin Area [...]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sought out some of our wonderful Hispanic sisters to give us a little insight to their life as a Hispanic Woman in Roofing. Today we have answers from Cindy Rivera representing Zopatec, Aztec, & Mayan! Name and Title Cindy Rivera—Assistant Branch Manager SRS Distribution Inc. 1101 E. 6th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 What do you embrace and love most about your culture? What I love most about my [...]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sought out some of our wonderful Hispanic sisters to give us a little insight to their life as a Hispanic Woman in Roofing. Today we have answers from Mischell Cox representing Mexico! NWIR Feature: Hispanic Heritage Month In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage month, we want the NWIR community to know your unique insight on being a woman of Hispanic descent! Please answer the following questions and provide a [...]
