For Immediate Release

Contact: John Tenorio or Valerie Mizialko
J. Arthur & Associates 661/294-6204

The Union Roofing Contractors Association has named
Ron Johnston, PhD as its new executive director.

Orange, CA 6/2/01- The Union Roofing Contractors Association has named as its new executive director, Ron Johnston, Ph.D. “After a wide search for an exec to steer this progressive organization, we chose Ron for his vision, experience and proven track record,” said Brad Fielder, the organization’s board president.

Johnston’s duties will focus on creating an awareness program for property owners, property managers, and building consultants which explains the value of hiring Union roofing contractors for their roofing projects.

“The Union roofer is being continually trained in the latest techniques in application, as well as understanding and creating a safe working environment. The fact of the matter is that Union roofers and project managers are trained to provide the highest quality, skill and workmanship available,” says Dr. Johnston.

URCA member contractors are responsible for providing roofing for some of the west coast’s premiere properties including the Library Tower (Los Angeles’ tallest building), Disney headquarters in Burbank, the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, and UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion.

“Our member contractors and their employees are chosen for their skill and integrity. They carry this to all of their jobs,” says Johnston. “It is also a real fallacy that they are not competitive in pricing. We aim to dispel this myth.”
The URCA is comprised of 25 Union signatory contractors with their majority work taking place throughout all of Southern California and Nevada. Collectively, the contractors employ nearly a thousand employees.
URCA provides continuous education, first aid training, safety training, scholarships and employee assistance programs to its member employees.

For more information on the Union Roofing Contractors Association, call 714/628-3916, or visit their website UnionRoofingContractors.org.