BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019
Payam Bozorgchami (B) Lynne Christensen (A)
California Energy Commission Board Secretary
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
George Daisey (A) Darrel Higgs (A)
Board Vice Chair Board Treasurer
Dow Chemical Company Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
Hal Arthur Leland (A) Jim Kirby (A)
Western Colloid GAF
Rick Olson (A) Stuart Ruis (B)
Board Chair R&D Services
Tile Roofing Institute
Kurt Shickman (B) Richard Slomko (B)
Global Cool Cities Alliance Atlas Material Testing Technology
Peter Turnbull (B)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD
Hashem Akbari, Concordia University David Cocuzzi, NCCA
CRRC International Committee Chair Former CRRC Board Chair
Andre Desjarlais, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Mike Ennis, SPRI
Former CRRC Board Chair
Jonathan Humble, American Iron & Steel Institute Ronnen Levinson, Lawrence Berkley National
CRRC Ratings, Codes, & Programs Committee Chair 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.