2026 Female Roofing Professional of the Year

Vanessa Fusco

CEO, Rejoice & Restore LLC | Naugatuck, Connecticut

Vanessa Fusco is the CEO of Rejoice & Restore, a rapidly growing roofing company she built from the ground up. Since completing its first project in 2024, the company has quickly scaled to multi-million-dollar revenue. Vanessa leads with a mission-driven approach, creating opportunities for individuals in recovery while delivering strong business results. Her leadership blends operational excellence with a deep commitment to community impact.

2026 Female Roofing Professional of the Year Winner

Female Roofing Professional of the Year 2026 FINALISTS

Meet the Finalists

Four extraordinary women have been selected as finalists for this year's Female Roofing Professional of the Year award.

Jennifer

Northern Arizona Roof Services

Jennifer George is the Co-Founder and CEO of Northern Arizona Roof Services, where she combines industry leadership with a strong commitment to community impact. Prior to launching NARS, she served as Executive Director of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association, supporting industry growth, education, and advocacy across Arizona.

Kathleen

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal

Kathleen Maxwell Stroop is the CEO of Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, a third-generation commercial roofing company. Since joining in 2013, she has advanced through multiple roles before becoming CEO in 2021. Under her leadership, the company has doubled revenue while strengthening operations and workforce development.

Lauren

Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc

Lauren Marsh is President of Ridgeline Construction, a multi-state roofing company she co-founded in 2012. Under her leadership, the company has expanded significantly, earning top industry certifications and awards. A licensed contractor across multiple states, Lauren is known for her commitment to ethical leadership and workforce education.

Stacey

Proformance Roofing

Stacey Oakley is the Chief of Staff at ProFormance Builder Solutions, a Central Florida-based residential roofing subcontractor. Known for her strong problem-solving abilities, Stacey has helped strengthen the organization through improved financial systems, operational processes, and team structure.

2025 Winner Rachel Narveson

Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, exemplifies the qualities celebrated by the Female Roofing Professional of the Year award. With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, she has built a reputable, woman-owned business that stands out for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. Her story aligns with the values of the Female Roofing Professional of the Year award, which honors women who not only excel professionally but also contribute meaningfully to their communities. Her leadership and dedication continue to inspire and set a high standard in the roofing industry.

Eligibility: Eligibility: Persons nominated to participate in the Contest must be (a) a legal resident of a province or territory of Canada or one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia; (b) have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at time of nomination; (c) self-identify as female; and (d) employed at the time of nomination in the residential or commercial roofing industry, regardless of the capacity in which the person is employed and regardless of whether the person is employed with a residential or commercial roofing materials manufacturer or contractor (the â€œNomineesâ€).