BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020

Payam Bozorgchami (B) California Energy Commission	Lynne Christensen (A) Board Secretary Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
Darrel Higgs (A) Board Treasurer Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association	Jim Kirby (A) GAF
Hal Arthur Leland (A) Western Colloid	Tim McQuillen (A) Johns Manville
Rick Olson (A) Board Chair Tile Roofing Institute	Stuart Ruis (B) R&D Services
Kurt Shickman (B) Global Cool Cities Alliance	Richard Slomko (B) Board Vice-Chair Atlas Material Testing Technology
Peter Turnbull (B)

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD

Hashem Akbari, Concordia University CRRC International Committee Chair	David Cocuzzi, NCCA Former CRRC Board Chair
George Daisey, Dow Technical Committee Chair	Andre Desjarlais, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jonathan Humble, American Iron & Steel Institute CRRC Ratings, Codes, & Programs Committee Chair	Ronnen Levinson, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Vacant, U.S. Department of Energy	Vacant, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Get involved with the Board of Directors

The CRRC Board of Directors seeks the involvement of interested Members to help lead the organization. Directors will uphold the mission of the organization. Those interested in a leadership position should contact our Executive Director to find out more.

What you do:

As a Board member, you will be involved in a leadership capacity on a variety of topics.

Ensure a successful future for the CRRC
Implement the Organization’s strategic plan
Protect the financial security of the Organization
Provide technical expertise on roof rating issues
Set policies for the CRRC Rating Program
Optional: Prepare and offer to serve on the Board Executive Committee (subject to election)

Expectations of the role:

As a Director, you are expected to:

Abide by the Organization's bylaws, regulations, policies, and procedures, as may be amended from time to time
Uphold your fiduciary duties
Serve in the best interests of the Organization and provide appropriate direction and commentary
Promptly respond to staff requests
Uphold confidential information as such

Time Commitment:

Attend five meetings per year (3 in-person, 2 conference calls) to provide input, direction, and make decisions on behalf of the Organization
Review exhibits prior to meetings

What we’re looking for:

The Board is made up of a diverse group of individuals with a myriad of skills. If you have experience in one or more of the following areas, you may be a good candidate!

Familiarity with the CRRC
Understanding of CRRC Membership interests and needs
Financial oversight
Technical expertise in roofing or radiative properties
Connections to industry or other stakeholders
Strategic planning & visioning

Election Process:

The CRRC Board of Directors (Board) is comprised of 11 members:

Six (6) from Class A members (manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and their trade associations)
Five (5) from Class B members (roofing contractors, consultants, non-profit groups, government agencies, educational institutions, testing laboratories, test farms, air quality boards, code bodies, energy service companies and other interested individuals).

CRRC Board member terms are staggered over a three-year period. An annual election takes place to allow the CRRC Membership to nominate and vote for their organization representatives.