ARMA Appoints New President and Executive Committee

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has announced its newly appointed Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.

The elected leadership will guide the association’s strategic initiatives, advocacy efforts, and industry advancement on behalf of asphalt roofing manufacturers across North America, effective January 1, 2026.

“The experience and leadership represented by this group will be instrumental as ARMA continues to address key industry priorities,” said Reed Hitchcock, ARMA Executive Vice President. “We look forward to working with this team on ARMA’s strategic priorities and to further strengthen the asphalt roofing industry.”

ARMA President

Ken Roberts will serve as ARMA’s President through December 31, 2027.

Roberts has been President of Atlas Roofing Corporation for the past three years and brings more than 30 years of experience from Masco Corporation. During his tenure at Masco, he held numerous leadership roles, including President of Delta Faucet, President of Masco Canada, Vice President of International Sales, Vice President of Specifications and National Accounts, and Vice President of Asian Business, among other positions spanning purchasing and manufacturing.

“ARMA has a strong legacy of advocating for asphalt roofing as a high-performance, reliable, and sustainable building material,” said Ken Roberts. “I’m honored to serve as president and look forward to working with our members to strengthen industry collaboration and ensure asphalt roofing continues to deliver value to the construction industry.”

As President, ARMA says Roberts will play a pivotal role in advancing asphalt roofing, supporting the industry’s long-term sustainability and recycling objectives, and fostering innovation across the sector.

2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Members of the 2026 ARMA Executive Committee are as follows:

• Ken Roberts (Atlas Roofing Corporation) – ARMA President
• Tim Kersey (SOPREMA, Inc.) – ARMA Vice President
• Nico Del Monaco (Owens Corning) – ARMA Treasurer/Secretary
• John Barkhouse (GAF) – ARMA Executive Committee At-Large Member
• David Humphreys (TAMKO Building Products LLC) – ARMA Executive Committee At-Large Member

Members of the ARMA Board of Directors are as follows:

• Robert Almon (Mid-States Asphalt)
• Betiana Acha (Polyglass USA, Inc.)
• DJ Damberger (CertainTeed Corporation)
• Katie Domenico (Henry a Carlisle Company)
• Julianna Grippa (American Hydrotech, Inc./Sika)
• Brian Hobdy (Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc.)
• David Koschitzky (IKO Production, Inc.)
• John Quante (Johns Manville)
• Steve Ratcliff (Tarco Roofing)
• Charles Collins (Malarkey Roofing Products)

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association is a trade association representing North America’s asphalt roofing manufacturing companies and their raw material suppliers. The association includes the majority of North American manufacturers of asphalt shingles and asphalt low-slope roof membrane systems.

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