Gooding, Simpson & Mackes joined NRCA in 1969. In 1989, Gooding became involved as an NRCA director and member of the Substance Abuse and NRCA/RCI Liaison committees. Since then, Gooding has served as NRCA director from 1994-96 and 1999-2002, vice president during 1997-99 and senior vice president from 2002-03.

Gooding has also served on several committees, including the Asbestos, Health and Safety, Metal Roofing, Contractor Management and PAC Advisory committees, as well as the Insurance Board of Governors, Quality Management Task Force and Task Force on Workforce Issues.

Having built strong foundations in his companies, Gooding will continue to share his responsibilities as he embarks on a new role---NRCA president.

"I never aspired to this position," Gooding says. "I believe the industry has been very good to me. If I can give back to the industry by serving as NRCA president, I will do the best job possible."

Original:Professional Roofing (June 2003)