About SPRA

I have been involved in the roofing industry for over 42 years and have been installing single ply membranes since 1984. I am currently Operations Director at Delomac Ltd.

John has 27 years’ experience in the construction industry, initially working as a charted architect and most recently as the General Manager of Firestone Building Products UK and Ireland. He has an understanding of the key factors behind design and specification as well as how roofing components are developed, marketed, technically supported and sold into the various supply chains.

Ian joined Sarnafil in 1990 as Northern Field Technician, and has since progressed through the business, taking on the roles of Senior Field Technician, Applications Manager, National Applications Manager, and is currently Head of Applications for Sika Roofing. With responsibility for all the training and application techniques for Sika’s three roofing brands, Ian’s 35 years’ experience in the roofing industry is invaluable.

Steve has over 17 years experience in the flat roofing industry covering first contracting and later manufacturing and distribution and is currently Commercial Director for DANOSA UK.

Josh has been installing single ply membranes since 2005 and is director of Invictus Roofing, a successful roofing company based in the South East. Josh has a notoriously keen eye for quality materials and products, neat workmanship and ingenuity. Josh values the importance of training in the roofing industry as a tool for business development, and furthering the application of single ply in the roofing trade.

Duncan has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience of the single ply industry over 23 years, firstly on site carrying out installations and for the last 10 years working as a contracts manager supporting clients, estimating and advising on specification and details.

After passing his engineering exams and working in aerospace for many years, Peter Baker moved over to the roofing industry and is now Technical Manager at Tata Steel Panels and Profiles

Having gained commercial and practical experience in the Single Ply sector in Technical Sales with Sarnafil I had several roles including Head of Technical for all Sika brands, until my most recent move in 2016, when I took up the position of Technical Director at Bauder.

I have 30 years experience in the roofing industry. After joining BriggsAmasco in 1989 and holding positions at various levels within the Company, I am now Operations Director Scotland) Ltd.

I have 37 years’ experience in the roofing industry, having worked for 25 years with Rockwool Limited and 12 years with SFS in both commercial and technical roles.

Joined SPRA as Technical Manager in Aug 2018. As a civil engineer I have worked in the roofing side of the construction industry for over 30 years. I was a SPRA Council member 2016-18.

Cathie has considerable experience within construction, particularly on skills and training, funding and membership organisations.