The ARMA Vice President of Technical Services (VPTS) serves as a primary technical voice for the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association in order to assure that asphalt roofing is accurately, equitably, and appropriately represented in all scientific and technical discussions regarding use and suitability in the built environment for both residential and commercial roofing applications.

Primary among the specific responsibilities of the VPTS is to manage all technical-related activities within ARMA, solicit feedback and guidance from ARMA members to develop consensus positions, serve as a technical liaison to organizations involved in the development of building standards, and serve as a recognized voice for the asphalt roofing industry in industry-related meetings and media and to users and specifiers of asphalt roofing products. Additionally, the VPTS is the key liaison to ARMA’s Codes Steering Group, Technical Affairs Committee, and related task forces and working groups.  The VPTS will be responsible for working with administrative staff to manage committee and task force meetings and to implement and/or monitor the progress of committee programs and actions related to technical codes and standards.  The VPTS will also participate in and/or lead various roofing industry coalitions.

The VPTS will proactively seek opportunities to affect codes positively for ARMA and its members – developing proposals to change existing building/energy codes, as well as suggesting modifications and/or objections to others’ proposed code changes. Additionally, from time to time the VPTS will engage in legislative/government relations matters as directed to advance the interests of the industry. Finally, the VPTS will manage the activities of ARMA’s external codes consultants, ensuring that their expertise is utilized to the maximum extent possible.

Essential Functions and Specific Responsibilities (estimated time noted)

Coordinate ARMA codes, standards and technical government affairs activities (45%)

• Task group, committee and Board meetings
• Manage research projects as directed by the Board
• ICC, ASTM, ASHRAE, regional codes and standards meetings and activities (US and Canada)
• Technical position papers and bulletins

Coordinate ARMA sustainability activities (10%)

• Task group meetings
• ARMA environmental reports, including EPDs, PCRs, LCAs
• Develop position papers and bulletins
• Environmental standards (LEED, Green Seal, etc.)

Represent ARMA as a technical voice in industry meetings and media (15%)

• IIBEC, IRE, NRCA, WSRCA, FRSA and other roofing industry trade shows and educational conferences
• AIA, GreenBuild, CSI
• Author magazine articles and present media-sponsored webinars

Serve as a technical liaison to industry associations (15%)

• NRCA, SPRI, ERA, PIMA, RCMA, NAIMA, SPFA, IIBEC, etc.

Respond to technical inquiries from consumers and ARMA members (10%)

Coordinate activities with ARMA Board and staff (5%)