John Embow
President
Years in the Roofing Industry: 25
Education: Villanova University, Canisius High School
Involvement: National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Legal Resource Committee (NRLRC), Alliance for Progress, Construction Exchange of Western NY, International Roofers & Waterproofers Research & Education Joint Trust Fund, Roofers Local 74/203 JATC, Pension & Welfare Funds
Spouse: Margaret
Children: Evelyn (12), Elliott (10)
Favorite Non-Profit: Buffalo Suzuki Strings
Favorite Comic Strip: Peanuts
Favorite Stats: 1 million seconds is 11 days; 1 billion seconds is 31 years
Time suck: Beer league bike racing
Janice Vertlieb
Controller
Years in the Construction Industry: 22
Education: School of on the job learning
Involvement: Treasurer of Niagara Frontier Chapter of Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Past Board member of Women in Construction, Treasurer of The St Johnsburg Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Volunteer Firefighter
Spouse: Joe Sparks
Children: Mike, Justin and Alex
Favorite Non-Profit: Erie County SPCA
Dream Vacation: Alaska
Favorite TV Show: Schitt’s Creek
Hobbies: Jigsaw puzzles, gardening, bird watching
Jeff Embow
VP of Client Services
Years in the Roofing Industry: 12
Education:Cornell University
Favorite Vacation: Skiing out west
Spouse: Abby
Children: Clay, Rowan, Barrett, Sage
Favorite Non-Profit: Boys and Girls Club
Hobbies: Road cycling, skiing, outdoors, running, platform tennis, tennis, golf, and taking direction from my wife
Steve Kopp
Lead Estimator
Years in the Roofing Industry: 10
Education: ECC for construction technology, BOCES vocational training in high school for Construction
Spouse: Jennifer
Children: Daenon (16), Hayden (13)
Hobbies: Bike Riding, Skiing and Camping
Favorite Movie: Couples Retreat- funniest movie ever!!
Favorite Candy: Reese’s Peanut butter cups
Favorite Drink: Jack and Coke
Chris Gannon
VP of Operations
Years in the Roofing Industry: 19
Education: BS in Criminal Justice from Hilbert College
Resides In: Hamburg NY
Spouse: Nicole
Children: Connor (21), Shelby (18), Nolan (16)
Hobbies: Hunting, Golf
Favorite Movie: Outlaw Josey Wales
Favorite Vacation: South Africa
Robert Embow
Secretary, Past President
Years in the Roofing Industry: 55
Education: University of Buffalo
Spouse: Andrea
Hobbies: Golf, gardening
Favorite Car: ’68 Olds 442
Favorite Drink: Dark & Stormy
Favorite Movie: The Godfather
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