b'CRCA AwardsFrank Ladner Award Honorary MembersCRCA David Miller John Wells & Serge LaFleurMemberDavidMillerwashonouredThe CRCA added two names to its ex-withtheCRCAsFrankLadnerclusive roster of honorary members. They Milestones award, which recognizes individu- includeJohnWells,areputedindustry alswhohavecontributedout- consultant and former RCABC Technical standing technical knowledge andManagerwhopassedawayinFebruary In 2020, CRCA had the2020, and Serge LaFleur, who served as pleasure of recognizingexpertise to the field.president of Norman & Collie until retir-several members whoBefore his retirement in Novem- ing in 2019.reached the 25-yearber 2019, Miller held the positionWells capped his career with over 50John Wellsmembership milestone, asof Senior Manager of Codes andyears of experience in the trade. A foun-well as two who reachedApprovals at IKO Industries Ltd.dational member of RCABC, he served and served as a member of the CRCA Board of Directors and thetheassociationforoversixyearsand the 50-year milestone. oversaw the writing of the first Roofing ROOFTech Steering Committee. He has also shared his expertisePractices Manual. Wells was also a long-25 with numerous industry organizations, such as the Internationalterm member of the RCABC Technical Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and Polyiso- Committee,aguestlectureratvarious cyanurateInsulationManufacturersAssociation(PIMA),aswellschools and a member of numerous in-as technical committees like CRCAs National Technical Councildustryorganizations,includingCon-YEARS (NTC) and the Special Interest Group for Dynamic Evaluation ofstruction Specifications Canada and the Roofing Systems (SIGDERS), among many others.InterGovernmentalRoofingAdvisory Morin Isolation etOne of the highlights of my career has been the testing and re- Group, among others. In addition to pen-Toitures Lte.Qubec search I have done as part of SIGDERS and on my own to advancening many technical articles for roofing andunderstandwindresistanceofmembraneroofingsystems,trade publications, Wells was a familiarSerge LaFleurStandard Roofing & Miller recalls. I spent considerable time to this, spanning morespeakeratbuildingseminars,technical Exteriors Ltd.Alberta than a decade, and am proud of what I have both contributed andsocieties and roofing conventions around the globe.Beyond these achievements, Wells started his own consulting firm, Toitures Lon Inc.Qubec left behind after retiring. JWWellsConsulting,whichlaterbecameWellsKleinConsulting Miller is equally proud to have mentored many industry mem- Group. He also served as Senior Roofing Consultant with RJC Engi-bers in understanding commercial roofing and leading the CRCAneers to round out his over 20 years of consulting work.50 in hosting two ROOFtech shows. so much that I cant begin toNaturally, many of Wells roles and projects found him collaborat-The industry has given meing with the CRCA. Speaking on behalf of his late father, Doug Wells, describe it, and I feel it is my duty to contribute back throughRoofStar Technical Advisor with RCABC, says, [John] told me many various groups anything I can to advance and help the industry,stories over the years of his dialogues with CRCA and the people who YEARS Miller notes. worked there. Through that dialogue, John was forged into a better roof-ing professional, and I trust it worked both ways for those he had those Dowd Roofing Inc.New Brunswick Miller says he feels honoured to be recognized by his peers fordialogues with. his contributions and thanks those who have supported his workI believe that he appreciated CRCA and their desire to improve roofing Ernest Hotte Inc. - Qubec throughout the years. The CRCA Board of Directors and Execu- for both contractors and designers, as it was a desire he shared, Doug adds.tive team, both past and present, are home to individuals that re- Serge LaFleurs career has been equally impactful. The former presi-main very special to me, he adds. dent of Norman & Collie began working with his fathers roofing com-pany at the age of 15 and, when it closed, moved into a position with Toiture Couture at the age of 35. In 2003, he was approached by Trevor Stevens, president of Norman & Collie, to become a partner with his company. LaFleur accepted and went on to assume the role of vice-"The industry has given mepresident from 2003 to 2010 and then president from 2010 to 2019 before taking his well-deserved retirement.LaFleur was also active outside his business. He was involved with so much that I cant begin tothe Quebec Master Roofers Association (QMRA) for 18 years, where he served as president in 2004. He also spent a decade with the CRCA, serving on the Board of Directors and then as its president from 2003 to 2004. In 2011, LaFleur took on the role of president of ROOFtech. describe it, and I feel it is myDuring his tenure with CRCA, LaFleur represented the association on the National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA), where he also contributed his skills and insights to numerous committees for duty to contribute back throughover 12 years.My history with CRCA is about having the chance to meet and share my experience with other roofers across Canada, getting to meet directors of all provincial association and being able to exchange and various groups anything I can tolearn from them, says LaFleur. Its also been about getting involved on CRCA board and committees (to) open many doors for networking across Canada and the US.advance and help the industry" Reflecting on the Honorary Member designation, he adds, For me, being recognized by my peers is a way to say thank you for all my years spent on the board and other committees, working with them for all David Miller the same goals: supporting our members, making our roofing industry grow and helping every one of us become a better roofing contractor tomorrow and for years to come.14ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2020 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'