07/28/2025

2025 MRCA Scholarship Recipients Announcement!

MRCA Foundation Scholarship Program

The MRCA Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). One purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial assistance to MRCA member company employees and their families pursuing higher education at an accredited university or trade school. 

SELECTION

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance, employment experience, financial need, letters of recommendation, and a demonstrated desire to pursue higher education. All applicants will be notified in writing by the Directors and the award will be mailed to the specified school. 

Congrats to our 2025 Foundation Scholarship Winners!

Brynn Marshall - GAF, Parsippany, NJ
Chase Taylor - R. Adams Roofing Inc., Indianapolis, IN
David Henry - Everest Systems, LLC, Houston, TX
Garrett Pesch - Berwald Roofing Co., Inc., St. Paul, MN
Grace Baker - Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Lexington, KY
Grace Rucka - Malarkey Roofing Products, Portland, OR
Jacob Haley - Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Wheeling, WV
Kacie Learman - Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN
Kurt Kreuger - TRUFAST, Bryan, OH
Laurelyn Harris - Hausman Metal Works & Roofing Inc., St. Joseph, MO
Lucian Yerger - Claims Settlement LLC, Newaygo, MI
Mirabellah Hernandez - Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN
Sydney Baxter - O'Hara's Son Roofing, Chicago, IL
Tyler Niznick - BL Dalsin Roofing, Minneapolis, MN
Viviana Bahena - Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Inc., Frankfort, IL
Zakary Green - Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN

The Gwaltney Family Scholarship

The Gwaltney Family has been an active part of the leadership of the MRCA right up until Kevin’s passing on January 29, 2023.  Kevin, Rick, and Mark Gwaltney all stood for education, and they supported elevating the level of professionalism in the roofing industry.  They had a strong belief in self-improvement through education and training.  In addition, the Gwaltney Family was always a strong supporter of the Annual MRCA Foundation Auction which raises funds for scholarships. 

The MRCA Executive Board felt that this dedication needed to be memorialized, and that the best way would be to designate each year one of the MRCA Foundation Scholarships in the name of the Gwaltney Family.

Congratulations to the second recipient of the Gwaltney Family Scholarship
Tyce Melvin - Roofmasters Roofing & Sheet Metal, Hays, KS