Rondi W. Perry, RRC, RRO, GRP

Registered Roof Consultant

Mr. Perry has been in the roofing industry since 1971 as a successful and well-respected commercial roofing contractor and subsequently as a roof consultant. Mr. Perry has an extensive background and experience in all aspects of commercial and industrial roofing. He has been with the engineering firm of ROOFTECH since 2011. Prior to that he was co-owner and President of SLR Roofing Systems, Inc. and was with that firm for 20 years.

Mr. Perry is a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), which is a highly prestigious designation established by the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) and the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC). There are fewer than 600 RRCs nationwide. RRCs must demonstrate extensive experience in roof consulting and pass a rigorous test that covers all phases of roof design and analysis. Mr. Perry is also a Registered Roof Observer (RRO) which is another designation from IIBEC and a Green Roof Professional (GRP) a designation administered by the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities organization.

Mr. Perry has managed numerous complex and high-profile projects over the years such as the Amon Carter Museum of Fort Worth, Lincoln Centre of Dallas, Christ Chapel Bible Church of Fort Worth, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. A number of Mr. Perry’s projects have been regional and national award recipients. He has been a member of and active in various industry organizations including the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, (IIBEC), North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA). Roofing Contractors Association of Texas, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) where he serves on the D08 Roofing and Waterproofing Committee. He is experienced and knowledgeable about the construction industry and the roles that the various entities play in the construction process.

Mr. Perry continually pursues his technical knowledge about the industry through Continuing Education programs through organizations such as IIBEC, NRCA and GRHC. He has extensive technical experience in all types of roofing systems including built-up roofing; modified bitumen roofing; single ply roofing; metal roofing systems; slate, tile and asphalt shingles; membrane waterproofing; and various other components of the building envelope.

Mr. Perry regularly performs forensics investigations pertaining to construction defects, hail and windstorm damage, and other matters for diverse clients including building owners, attorneys, and insurance carriers. Mr. Perry is regularly designated as an expert witness in complex litigation matters and is frequently appointed as an appraiser in intricate insurance claims.

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Professional Registrations

  • Registered Roof Consultant, (IIBEC), 2011
  • Registered Roof Observer, (IIBEC)
  • Green Roof Professional, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, 2009

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Professional Affiliations

  • National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) (Board of Directors, 2007 to 2010)
  • North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) (President, 2003 to 2004
  • International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
  • Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)
  • Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)
  • ASTM International: ASTM D08 Roofing and Waterproofing committee member

Career Summary

  • 2011 to Present Roof Technical Services, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. Registered Roof Consultant. Provides forensic investigations, condition assessments, and evaluations of roofs, roofing components, and the entire building envelope concerning construction defect failures and storm damage. He is available for litigation support and expert testimony. Mr. Perry also provides cost estimates based on his knowledge of the industry and market pricing.
  • 2008 to 2011 Perry and Reeves, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, President. The firm provided roof consulting services.
  • 1991 to 2010 SLR Roofing Systems, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, President Handled day-to-day management of this full service commercial roofing contracting company. The company performed thousands of roofing projects including roofing on all types of facilities including schools, office buildings, universities, shopping centers, museums, warehouses, factories, and luxury homes.
  • 1990 to 1991 McKenzie and Cross, Inc., Everman, Texas. Estimator/Project Manager. Performed estimating, sales, and project management at this commercial roofing contracting company.
  • 1989 to 1990 Atlas Roofing Company, Dallas, Texas. Estimator/Project Manager. Performed estimating and project management at this commercial roofing company.
  • 1988 to 1989 Baker Roofing Company, Charlotte, NC. Branch Manager Had overall responsibilities of this branch office of a Raleigh, NC based firm.
  • 1987 to 1988 Universal Roofers, Inc., Dallas, Texas. Branch Manager Provided day to day management of the Dallas branch of a Phoenix based commercial roofing company.
  • 1979 to 1988 Gunn and Briggs, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. Chief Estimator Handled estimating and project management for commercial and industrial roofing projects at this commercial roofing contracting company.
  • 1972 to 1979 Perry Roofing Company, Inc., Weatherford, Texas. Sales Representative. Sold residential and light commercial roofing services for this family owned roofing company.

Awards

  • 2007 recipient of the NTRCA Industry Leader Award, that organization’s most prestigious award.

Publications

  • NRCA Manual Update Committee, (2007 to 2020) That committee has overall responsibility for writing, reviewing and modifying all NRCA technical manuals, the most widely used and referenced technical manuals in the roofing industry.