James Barr, President of Barr Roofing Company, Dies at 72

The roofing industry is mourning the loss of James “Jim” Barr, president of Barr Roofing Company and a former president of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. He passed away Aug. 12, 2025 at the age of 72. Born March 30, 1953, in Abilene, Texas, Barr attended Cooper High School from 1967 to 1971. From 1971 […]

Coryell Roofing Welcomes Latia Murray as Events Coordinator

Coryell Roofing, the 2024 Commercial Contractor of the Year, announced the appointment of Latia Murray as events coordinator, further enhancing the company’s commitment to client experiences and community engagement. Murray brings a robust background in marketing and communications to her new role, where she will be responsible for orchestrating events that strengthen client relationships and foster […]

Massachusetts Contractor Imprisoned for Evading Nearly $450K in Taxes

A Massachusetts roofing contractor has been sentenced to prison for concealing $1.6 million in income from the Internal Revenue Service. On Aug. 12, U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy sentenced Jake Miller to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release. He was also ordered to […]