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Dane Bradford awarded roofing industry's highest honor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: KAYLEE ALBERICO
FEBRUARY 2009	(800) 323-9545, ext. 7592
	kalberico@nrca.net
DANE BRADFORD AWARDED ROOFING INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST HONOR Las Vegas—Dane Bradford, president of Bradford Roof Management, Billings, Mont., was named the 62nd recipient of the National Roofing Contractors Association's (NRCA’s) J.A. Piper Award during NRCA's 122nd Annual Convention Feb. 1-5. Presented each year during NRCA's annual convention, the J.A. Piper Award recognizes roofing professionals who have devoted constant, outstanding service to NRCA and the roofing industry. Bradford served as NRCA president from 2004-05 and NRCA senior vice president from 2003-04. He also served as an NRCA vice president from 1996-98 and 2000-02 and was an NRCA director from 1992-95, 1998-00 and 2002-05. Bradford was vice president liaison for NRCA's Technical Services Group from 1997-98 and 2000-02 and has served as chairman of numerous other committees, including the Affiliate Relations Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Convention Committee and International Conference Task Force. "Our recipient has dedicated his life to making our industry better," said 2008 J.A. Piper Award winner Rene Dupuis, president of SRI Consultants Inc., Middleton, Wis., during the award presentation. "He served NRCA in every capacity, including as its president, and his involvement continues—one of the key qualities shared by all of our previous recipients." First presented in 1948, the J.A. Piper Award is named for former NRCA President Joseph A. Piper, whose extraordinary efforts kept the association alive during the Great Depression. NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. NRCA's mission is to inform and assist the roofing industry, act as its principal advocate and help members in serving their customers. NRCA continually strives to enhance every aspect of the roofing industry. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit www.nrca.net. ###