SPRI Hosts Successful 44th Annual Conference & Business Meeting

Three-day event brings together members and industry partners for technical collaboration, business intelligence, and networking.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) hosted its 44th Annual Conference & Business Meeting from February 13-15, 2026, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The three-day event brought together members and industry partners for technical collaboration, business intelligence, professional development, community engagement, and networking.

Why it matters

SPRI's annual conference is a key event for the single-ply roofing industry, providing a platform for technical advancements, business strategy discussions, and community building. The successful hosting of this year's conference demonstrates the industry's continued momentum and SPRI's ability to convene its members around important priorities.

The details

The conference featured the Annual Meeting, Technical Task Force sessions, the Technical Committee meeting, an Awards Presentation, industry speaker sessions, a Community Give Back event, an Amazing Race team challenge, and a Golf Tournament. Highlights included recognizing leaders like Scott Carpenter, Stephen Childs, and Jim Kirby, as well as presentations from experts Maura Thomas and Alex Hernandez.

  • The 44th Annual Conference & Business Meeting took place from February 13-15, 2026.
  • The upcoming April Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for April 28-30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

The players

Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI)

A trade association representing the single-ply roofing industry, focused on technical collaboration, business intelligence, and community engagement.

Scott Carpenter

Recipient of the President's Service Award in recognition of his dedicated leadership and guidance during his term.

Stephen Childs

Recipient of a Member Appreciation Award for his long-standing leadership of the Technical Committee and recent promotion to the SPRI Executive Board as Treasurer.

Jim Kirby

Recipient of a Member Appreciation Award for his preparation, candor, and commitment to maintaining high standards in SPRI's technical and strategic initiatives.

Maura Thomas

A leading expert on attention management and productivity who delivered a presentation on practical strategies for managing focus in distraction-heavy work environments.

Alex Hernandez

Owner and President of Clark Roofing Co. and Chairman of the Board for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), who provided an industry and labor market update.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The organization looks forward to continuing its work at the upcoming April Quarterly Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, April 28–30, 2026.

The takeaway

SPRI's successful hosting of its 44th Annual Conference & Business Meeting demonstrates the strength of collaboration across the single-ply roofing industry, with attendees departing with actionable insights, strengthened partnerships, and renewed momentum for the year ahead.