Beacon Reveals 2024 North American Female Roofing Pro of the Year
Brooke Laizure, owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction of Bixby, OK, earns top honor for her commitment to the roofing industry and empowering women.
Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announces that Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, Oklahoma, is the winner of the 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which highlights women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada.
Brooke is a founding member of the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and chairs the NWIR Oklahoma Council, which she co-founded in 2019. Through NWIR, she is involved in Build My Future, a one-day construction career day for high school students in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, offering them hands-on exhibits from organizations in the skilled trades.
She also supports Women Accessing Non-Traditional Trades (WANTT) and is a member of the American Indiana Chamber of Commerce. She has served as an Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) board member and is passionate about her own education, earning Xactimate Level 3 Certification. Whirlwind Roofing & Construction is also a Fortified™ Home designated roofing company.
"We were thrilled with the nearly 3,000 entries we received about women throughout North America who are dedicated to their career, the industry, and their communities,” said Jonathan Bennett, Beacon Chief Commercial Officer. “It’s a privilege to acknowledge Brooke for her exceptional work ethic and commitment to empowering women. Her impressive achievements and dedication to empowering other women have rightfully earned her the title of North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year.”
"I am incredibly excited and honored to earn this award and for the support I received from my family, friends, and peers,” said Laizure. “Being recognized as the North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my career and generating awareness and support for women in the industry. I hope my story inspires other women to pursue their passions and make a difference in the industry.”
From March 8 through April 10, Beacon solicited nominations of outstanding female roofing professionals. Beacon opened voting to the public from May 15 through June 5. The other top four finalists were:
- Millie Hindes – Watergate Roofing, Indianapolis, Ind.
- Sarah Lechowich – True North Roofing, Cottage Grove, Minn.
- Tomie Kay Morse – Morse Home Improvement, Dagsboro, Del.
- Melanie Knox – Restoration Builders, Round Rock, Tex.
To learn more about Beacon’s annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, the deserving finalists, and the program rules, visit: go.becn.com/femaleroofpro.
About Beacon
Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in North America, operating over 400 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of over 80,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle.
Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT, and has a proprietary digital account management suite, Beacon PRO+, which allows customers to manage their business with us online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.becn.com.
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