Future Executives Institute Application (FEI-12)

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FEI Online Application Instructions

FEI applicants are chosen based on their answers and often includes an interview, which is at the discretion of NRCA's FEI Committee. Only complete applications will be considered.

Prior to applying, please read the FEI Participant Criteria on NRCA's website to ensure you qualify.

Your information

First name

Last name

Birthday (MM/DD/YYYY)

Company name

Year of establishment

Company address (no P.O. Box please)

City

State

ZIP code

Company telephone

Personal mobile number

Business email

Background information

Provide a brief description and history of your company (include types of roof systems installed, number of full-time employees, annual sales volume, market footprint and any other pertinent information).

How much work does your company sub out? %

What is your relationship to the company owner?

If your company is family-owned, what family relationships exist in the company? Provide title(s).

Describe your educational background.

Describe your experience in the roofing industry (include your current and former employment roofing companies, including positions held).

If applicable, briefly describe your business experience outside the roofing industry.

Age and Experience Attestation

The acceptance criteria for enrollment are strict in two specific areas.

1) Candidates must be at least 25 years old by Jan. 1, 2025.

Do you attest to the minimum age requirement? (please initial)

2) Candidates must have at least five years’ roofing company business office-centered leadership and management experience. Field management experience such as foreman or superintendent, though valuable for operations management, does not typically count toward this five-year requirement. Therefore, applicants are wise to provide details regarding all leadership experience below, especially if field-held positions are to be considered.

Do you attest to the minimum of 5 years' roofing company business experience? (please initial)

Experience

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being no experience and 10 being an expert, rate your experience in the following five areas AND add detailed comments explaining your rating.

1) Human resources (hiring, recruiting, discipline, terminations, incentives, etc.)

Comments

2) Legal matters (contracts, insurance policy language, indemnification, etc.)

Comments

3) Finance (profit and loss statements, cash flows, business ratios, etc.)

Comments

4) Sales and marketing (sales, promotion, advertising, brand management, etc.)

Comments

5) Strategic planning (familiarity with its process, vision, mission, etc.)

Comments

6) Describe your roofing company running-the-business experience. Refer to Age and Experience Attestation above if field leadership is to be considered.

Additional information

1) How did you hear about FEI, and what compelled you to apply?

2) Specifically, what do you expect to learn/gain from attending FEI?

3) Career-wise, what is your ultimate goal with your company?

4) What other relevant experience or comments would you like to provide to NRCA's FEI Committee?

File uploads

1) Upload your resume as a Word or .pdf document.

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2) Upload your mentor’s letter of recommendation and commitment as a Word or .pdf document.

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If you have questions, contact Janice Davis, NRCA's director of NRCA University administration, at jdavis@nrca.net or (847) 493-7505.