Slate Roofing Contractors Association
SRCA 20th Anniversary Conference
PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING | SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS | SPONSORS
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26th - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28th, 2025
143 Forest Lane, Grove City, Pennsylvania
16127 Ph: 814-786-9085
SRCA 20th Anniversary Conference group photo (above).
Jon Hill of Greenstone Slate was presented with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award by the SRCA Board of Directors.
The Guest Program, coordinated by Phoebe Jenkins, appeared to be a lot of fun:
The hammer-throwing champion was Christy Wilkinson, although both Clay Heald and John Crookston both hit the target too.
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
See also SRCA Member Map for location of SRCA headquarters.
CAMPING ON SITE:
FUND-RAISING AUCTION:
Saturday night's fund-raining auction netted $6,415.00!
PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING CLASSES
Introduction to Slate Roof Installation -Tuesday, 9/23/2025; 9 AM TO 6 PM
Instructed by Chad Brandon. Chad is demonstrating the "swing tape" measuring technique.
COMPLETED
#1 Daniel Cowin, Pineville, MO
#2 William Mann, Wilson, NC
#3 Corey Cameron, Canonsburg, PA
#4 Riley Crognale, Salem, NY
Introduction to Slate Roof Repair & Restoration - Wednesday, 9/24/2025; 9 AM TO 6 PM
Instructed by Chad Brandon.
COMPLETED
#1 Daniel Cowin, Pineville, MO
#2 William Mann, Wilson, NC
#3 Corey Cameron, Canonsburg, PA
#4 Riley Crognale, Salem, NY
Each of the above introductory courses are 8-hour hands-on courses. Lunch is included.
More info on the SRCA website.
Introduction to Slate Roof Installation -Thursday, 9/25/2025. 9 AM TO 6 PM
Instructed by Chad Brandon.
COMPLETED:
#1: Chris Large, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
#2: Chris Beatle, Goodville, Pennsylvania
#3: Ryan Speakman, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
#4: Luke Robinson, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
CONFERENCE SEMINARS AND PRESENTATIONS
STARTING AT 9 AM FRIDAY 9/26/2025
SOLDERING SAFELY, BEST PRACTICES
Joe Redd, Durable Slate Company
SOLDERING FUNDAMENTALS
Greg DeSousa, Mahan Slate Roofing Company
SOLDERING PRACTICE
Brent Ulisky, Ulisky Slate Roofing Services
ROOF TIE-OFFS AND SAFETY ANCHORS
Ronny Roseveare, Slator LLC
WOVEN SLATE VALLEYS
Dominic Nave and Orion Jenkins, Jenkins Slate Masters
DIAMOND-SHAPED COPPER SHINGLES FOR DOMES, TURRETS, SIDING
Victor Dymchevskyi and Orion Jenkins, Jenkins Slate Masters
ANTI-TRUST – WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU
Gary Howes, Durable Slate Company
Gary Howes was presenting on the legal ramifications of Anti Trust laws.
EUROPEAN DOUBLE-FOLD FLASHING TECHNIQUES
John Sheridan, Sheridan Metal Resources
EXTERIOR COPPER WALL CLADDING
Ray Haas, Haas Stone & Steel LLC
PANEL DISCUSSION & GROUP PARTICIPATION
Where is the US slate industry going?
Moderated by Gary Howes
PANEL DISCUSSION & GROUP PARTICIPATION
Moderated by John Mahan.
Jon HIll (Greenstone Slate), Lucas Severance (Slate Valley Supply), and Bob Williams (Newmont Slate) lead a discussion on issues regarding slate manufacturing, production, supply, and demand.
Panel Discussion
INSURANCE CLAIMS AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS
Chad Brandon, CB Specialty Roofs LLC
SHEET METAL AND SLATE ROOF TOOL SEMINAR
Tom was onsite all weekend demonstrating tools at the big tent.
Tom Stortz, John Stortz and Son, Inc.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
This conference is an educational seminar, party, and fundraiser for the Slate Roofing Contractors Association. The SRCA formed from a small internet mailing list in March 2005, and has grown into an international 501c6 trade association over the past 20 years.
Thursday Reception $500.00 Sponsored by: The Durable Slate Company
Breakfast Amish pastries $150.00 Sponsored by: Slate Valley Museum Foundation
Co-Sponsor Lunch on Friday $750.00 Sponsored by: Gillespie Contracting
Co-Sponsor Lunch on Friday $750.00 Sponsored by: Salvo Metal Works
Lunch Musicians on Friday $300.00 Sponsored by: CB Specialty Roofs LLC
Dinner on Friday $2300.00 Sponsored by: Camara Slate Products, Inc.
Band on Friday night $500.00 Sponsored by: New England Slate Company
Co-Sponsor Lunch on Saturday $750.00: Sponsored by: Ornametals
Co-Sponsor Lunch on Saturday $750.00: Sponsored by: Mahan Slate Roofing Company
Lunch Musicians on Saturday $300.00 Sponsored by: Slator LLC
Dinner on Saturday $2300.00 Sponsored by: Greenstone Slate Company
Band on Saturday night $600.00 Sponsored by: John Stortz and Son, Inc.
Fireworks $600.00 Sponsored by: Vintage Copper and Slate LLC
Beer Wagon $400.00 Sponsored by: Vintage Slate Company, Inc.
Guest Program $500.00 Sponsored by: Grist Slate and Copper Roofing, Inc.
Sound, stage, lighting $1000.00 Sponsored by: Slate Roof Warehouse
Co-Sponsor Rentals (free registration included) $1300.00 Sponsored by: Mid-State Roofing and Coating
Co-Sponsor Rentals (free registration included) $1300.00 Sponsored by: Wagner Roofing Company
General Logistics $500.00 - Sponsored by: HKC Roofing
TENT SPACES FOR VENDORS
1) John Stortz and Son, Inc.
2) Slator, LLC
3) Slate Valley Supply and be natural slate
4) Penn Slate Inc.
