•Title: President and owner.
•Organization: Roach Brothers Construction Inc., 4405 W. 130th St., Leawood; 913-897-5886.
•Focus: Roach was elected 2008 president of the Kansas City chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
•Details: The association is a nonprofit trade organization for the professional remodeling industry. Members include remodeling contractors, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and lenders.
•Priorities: Educating consumers and helping association members update their skills are his priorities as president.
•Thoughts: “Whether it’s licensing, insurance, certification or continuing education in any facet of a remodeling business, NARI has a program or class to keep its members informed.”
•Education: Roach holds national certifications as a remodeler and as a kitchen and bath remodeler. He is a facilitator for both certification study groups.
•Background: Roach has been in the construction industry for more than 35 years. He was a member of Ironworkers Local 520 for seven years and has been a member of Ironworkers Local 10 since 1980. He founded Roach Brothers Construction in 1994.
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