NWIR Committees

Select a committee below to see more about their purpose and current leadership:

The Communications Committee works to create, grow, promote and maintain the NWIR brand through newsletters, social media, trade shows, and other communication channels with the goal of reaching existing members and expanding the footprint of NWIR to more women in the industry.

The committee members gather information on events, PR opportunities, etc. to promote and encourage the promotion of NWIR on a national basis. Committee members also add to the digital media library of information sources, links, etc., for use in the newsletter/website.

The committee’s responsibilities include promoting events (educational or social), writing blogs, profiles, articles, press releases, and content for NWIR outlets and affiliate publications, building awareness and encouraging member participation. 

CHAIR - Kim Reichert | S5!
VICE-CHAIR - Carolina Santos | NV Roofing

To reach out to the Communications Committee , email communications@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
If you are interested in joining the committee, CLICK HERE.


NWIR strives to support “Women in Crisis” and women empowerment social causes and community service opportunities through national, regional, and local support, awareness, and partnership. The Community Service Committee works as the liaison between NWIR, councils, and other agencies, charities, and service organizations to advance philanthropic efforts.

Committee members help councils choose community service activities, raise funds for charity and communicate successes. They offer education and encouragement on how to raise funds and encourage volunteerism for local women shelters, women crisis centers, women build programs and more.

CHAIR - Casey Troxclair | KPost Roofing & Waterproofing
VICE-CHAIR - Cory Vernam | Antis Roofing & Waterproofing

To get in touch with the Community Service Committee, contact Casey Troxclair.  
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.


The primary focus of the Councils Committee is to facilitate the development of new and existing local and state councils. This committee focuses on providing strong, positive leadership and communications to councils and supporting the use of resources to ensure the continuation of NWIR branding and pillars at the local level. This committee is also responsible for monitoring that councils are operating within their approved bylaws and to assist members that wish to start a new council in their area.

Committee members help with approving and onboarding new councils, developing and maintaining council materials, council branding, policies and governance, training and more.

The committee also hosts a once-a-month All Council Leaders Call to update leaders with new information about national happenings or to answer questions leaders may have about their own governance, structure or membership.

CHAIR - Wendy Lucas | PB Roofing
VICE-CHAIR - Megan Malone | Rackley Roofing
To reach out to the Councils Committee email: councils@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.

The DEI Committee helps ensure that NWIR's programs and services are executed with the tenets of diversity, equity and inclusion in place. It ios their goal to make sure all NWIR efforts are viewed through this important lens. Their flagship project, the Real Roofing course, is a self-guided study highlighting many of the fundamental principles of DEI. For more information on this course, CLICK HERE.

CHAIR - Mandy McIntyre | Level-Up Consultants
VICE-CHAIRS -  Jess Cress | SRS Distribution and Minnie Robles | Johns Manville
To reach the DEI Committee, e-mail mmcintyre@level-upconsultants.com.
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.

The Education Committee develops and maintains content for key initiatives, focus areas and member-desired education for NWIR. Committee members help create and build an NWIR library of webinars, speaker bios, abstracts, and supportive resources to empower women in the roofing industry through continuous education.

CHAIR - Jodi Thomas | Henry - A Carlisle Company
VICE-CHAIR - Manaya Robertson | Certainteed
To touch base with the Education Committee, send an e-mail to education@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.


The Events Committee leverages industry events to offer unique opportunities for networking, education and mentoring and increasing membership. The committee also helps a develop booth schedule for trade shows and communicate to membership about the shows where National Women in Roofing will be represented.

The Events Committee also plays an important role in the planning and implementation of NWIR Days - our organization's 2-day annual conference held in conjunction with the International Roofing Expo each year.

CHAIR - Sej Derebin | Capitol Roofing Company
VICE-CHAIR - Brittany Wimbish | Fields Roof Service, Inc.

To reach out to the Events Committee, drop an e-mail to events@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
 To join the committee, CLICK HERE.

The role of the finance committee is primarily to provide short- and long-term financial oversight for the organization. Typical task areas include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies and practices.

Key responsibilities of the finance committee include those listed below:

• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Reporting & Monitoring
• Internal Controls and Accountability, Transparency, and Risk Management
• Covering Audits and Investments
• Monitoring Other Risk Management Areas  

CHAIR - Christine Mockenhaupt | SRS Distribution
VICE-CHAIR - Kyrah Coker | National Roofing Partners

To touch base with the Finance Committee, e-mail christine.mockenhaupt@srsdistribution.com.
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.

The Industry Recruitment Committee reaches beyond traditional recruitment strategies to attract and hire women who will bring diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences to the roofing industry. They work with the councils, other agencies and organizations, and employers.

Committee members help maintain, update, and evolve the Recruiting Resource Guide  for councils while continually providing resources, research and networking to help councils with recruitment efforts. They also coordinate and implement existing or pilot employment/service programs that NWIR can offer within the roofing industry in order to recruit more women into roofing.

CHAIR - Shelby Smith | Owens Corning
VICE-CHAIR - Rae Fistonich | Chinook Building Envelope Service
To reach out to the Recruitment Committee, e-mail recruitment@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.

The Membership Committee is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes active engaging current and prospective members.   Our mission is to attract, retain and support current and prospective members by providing exceptional value, resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering meaningful connections through innovative programs, and building a strong and connected community, ensuring that every member feels welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute to the collective success of the NWIR its valuable resources and opportunities for growth. 

 The Membership Committee:

  1. Builds an informed and active membership that supports the mission, goals, and programs of NWIR.
  2. Coordinates and works closely with other NWIR committees to maintain and grow membership.
  3. Creates and implements membership marketing and recruiting programs to promote membership growth.
  4. Creates and maintains renewal policy and works with the association staff on implementation.
  5. Helps with tracking and encouraging membership renewals through member outreach.

CHAIR - Jae Horbacz | Kemper Systems America
VICE-CHAIR - Michelle Lexvold | Art Unlimited USA

To reach out to the Membership Committee, send an e-mail to: membership@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
To join the committee, CLICK HERE.

The Mentoring Committee exists to empower women in our industry by encouraging mentor/mentee relationships and developing avenues to bring women together to share thoughts, best practices, and coaching opportunities for career growth.

Committee members help develop tools to assist in mentoring, bring mentors and mentees together and facilitate activities that broaden members perspectives on diversity and opportunities in the industry through story-telling of first-hand experiences.

CHAIR - Danielle Pack | USG Securock
VICE-CHAIR -  Rachel Sales | Elite Roofing Supply

To reach out to the Mentoring Committee, drop an e-mail to: mentoring@nationalwomeninroofing.org.
If you are interested in joining the committee, CLICK HERE.