{"id":79310,"date":"2026-04-17T15:48:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roofingtoday.co.uk\/?p=79310"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:50:54","slug":"arma-welcomes-new-vp-of-technical-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roofingtoday.co.uk\/us\/arma-welcomes-new-vp-of-technical-services\/","title":{"rendered":"ARMA Welcomes New VP of Technical Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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ARMA Welcomes New VP of Technical Services<\/h1>\n 17 April 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\"Heather<\/p>\n

Heather Estes\u00a0is the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association\u2019s (ARMA) new Vice President of Technical Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In her new role, Heather will serve as ARMA<\/a>\u2019s primary technical voice, ensuring that asphalt roofing is accurately represented in all scientific and technical discussions about residential and commercial roofing applications.<\/p>\n

She will manage all of ARMA\u2019s technical-related activities and will also serve as the association\u2019s technical liaison to organizations involved in the development of building standards.<\/p>\n

New VP<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cHeather is an excellent addition to ARMA\u2019s leadership team,\u201d said Reed Hitchcock, ARMA Executive Vice President. <\/strong>\u201cHer experience with the organization and the industry will bring valuable perspective, insight, and energy to our technical capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heather has over 15 years of experience spanning the full lifecycle of roofing materials\u2014from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. A career \u201casphalt nerd\u201d with an M.S. in Chemistry from UNC-Wilmington, Heather began in forensic analysis, specializing in the chemistry of material failure.<\/p>\n

Lasting Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Heather will work closely with the current Vice President of Technical Services,\u00a0Aaron Phillips, through his departure at the end of June.<\/p>\n

\u201cAaron has played an important role in advancing ARMA\u2019s mission and ensuring asphalt roofing is well represented in key technical and regulatory conversations since joining the team in 2020,\u201d added Reed Hitchcock. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe has helped elevate ARMA\u2019s technical voice across the industry while building strong relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders. We are grateful for his contributions and the lasting impact he has made on the association and the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heather Estes commented,<\/strong> \u201cI have long admired ARMA\u2019s commitment to technical excellence through my various industry roles, and I am honored to now lead those efforts from within. Asphalt is in my DNA, and I am excited to advocate for the manufacturers who drive this industry forward, building on the phenomenal foundation Aaron Phillips has built over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

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