Above It All by Johns Manville

On this episode we dive into the culture around selling PVC successfully.  Join us as we cover the reasons owners select a roofing system, strategies for identifying projects that specify PVC, how contractors can successfully install JM PVC on roofs, and the importance of relationships in building the PVC pipeline​​​. 

Join us a we talk to EPDM Product Manager, Kevin Roepe, about a very exciting new product launch for JM.  The launch is for JM EPDM Fit SA. dive in as we cover the value of this product for contractors as well as where to find all of the wonderful content to help to learn more about, and install this incredible product. 

This podcast episode features Rob Hughes, and Rich Gustin. Recently they gave a very valueble presention at IIBEC.  Just us as we get some insight into their expertise on the roofing industry. 

Above It All episode 43 features JM product managers for TPO, and PVC, Kaare Kurtzke, and Brandon Mark. Join us as we discuss new product additions to these lines that were designed to bring our customers value. 

This podcast covers how Johns Manville Commercial Roofing delivers an exceptional service expereince for customers. Featuring Regional Services Manager, Zach Carpenter. 

Above It All episode 41, a roofing podcast by Johns Manville, features Regional Services Manager, Jeff Caldwell.  In this episode we cover how our parternship with logistics lighting skylights rolls into one guarantee when you pruchase a JM system.  Join us as we talk about how you get value out of a very inclusive JM guarantee. 

Above It All episode 40, a roofing podcast by Johns Manville,  features Owner Services Marketing Manager, Melissa Walker. In this episode we cover what BURSI brings to contractors, arhcitects, and designers in terms of roofing education from the building envelope standpoint, and from a general roofing systems standpoint. Join us, and discover how BURSI can enhance your roofng knowledge. 

Podcast episode 39 features Product Engineer for Johns Manville, Shelby Dewhurst. Join us as we get a feminine perspective on the engineering world, but also shed light on what our product engineers do here at JM to bring value to our customers. 

Podcast episode 38 features PVC Product Manager for Johns Manville, Brandon Mark. How is the PVC market changing?  What ways does JM want to serve its customers with a superior PVC product?  Brandon Mark, a thought leader in the space, joins us as we talk all things PVC. 

Podcast episode 37 features Technical Sales Specialist for Johns Manville, Rob Hughes. Join us as we talk about how JM is addressing the rise in desire for solar panel installations on roof systems.  Rob has been helping JM customers keep their warranties intact while venturing into solar energy, discover how this trend is impacting not only our customers but the industry as a whole. 

Join us this episode as we sit down with new JM EPDM product manager, Curt Freidholdt.  Get the scoop on Curt's passion for life, along with what brought him to Johns Manville today, and finally we cover some ground on valuable ideas related to EPDM.

Above It All episode 35 features Macon Plant Manager, Daniel Day.  Join us as we discuss Johns Manville's Macon SBS plant, the incredible products that it makes, how Macon serves JM customers, also VPP certifications and what they mean for plants that are certified.  Above It all is a podcast dedicated to the roofing industry by Johns Manville. 

Above It All Podcast Episode #34 features Preferred Accounts Leader, Megan Keyes. Join us as we discuss how our Preferred Accounts team brings value to some of our largest customers. Also get an in-depth view into how JM is dealing with its customers during the current global supply chain shortages.

Above It All Podcast Episode #33 features Director of Innovation, Zeb Sukle.  Zeb is an openly gay woman in corporate America, and to celebrate pride month we wanted to hear her incredible story of what it took to be here today.  Join us as we shed light onto the struggles that gays face in America, and give courage to all who live in fear of being their true self. 

Listen in on our next podcast episode as we get the latest update from our Plant Manager, Josh Canada, on our new polyiso plant in Hillsboro, Texas. This is our biggest plant yet and has state of the art technology to be a blue print for a brighter, more sustainable future at Johns Manville commercial roofing.  This plant also has over 100,000 sf of warehouse space that will be used for staging and shipping our products to customers in this region.

Above It All podcast episode 31 features SBS Product Manager, Jacob Heaps.  This episode we introduce a new adhesive for our SBS line, DynaSet 1K. Designed to make your SBS projects go faster than ever, join us as we cover the benefits of this product, and its application. 

Above It All podcast episode 30 features Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Ryan Rickerds.  Join us as we get a sales perspective on what it's been like selling to customers under the stresses of the current market environment. 

Above It All podcast episode #29 features Eric Huffman from Logistics Lighting. Join us as we talk about their partnership with Johns Manville, and how we bring value to customers through energy efficient solutions with a strong guarantee.  

Above It All podcast episode #28 features Research Manager, JR Babineau, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss the importance of continuous insulation when making buildings, what it means, and why we innovate our products the way we do.  

Above It All podcast episode #27 features Bituminous Product Manager, Jacob Heaps, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss the latest advancements in SBS self adhered technology, and a fairly new SBS base sheet Dynagrip SD Self Adhered. We are dedicated to providing product excellence for our customers as well as value when installing materials, we think our SBS Self adhered line can do just that, get the scoop in this episode. 

Above It All podcast episode #26 features Manager for National Preferred Accounts, Mitch Bortner, and Research Manager, Francis Babineau, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss the value of cold storage to JM, and its customers. 

Above It All podcast episode #25 features Owner Services Leader, Mandy Schweitzer, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss this new service geared at helping owners protect their investments long term. 

Above It All podcast episode #24 features Product Manager, Jamie Treglio, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss a product that is environmentally friendly, and that can get you the coverage rate you need from an adhesive for your TPO projects.  Iterations of the product have been launched before but nothing like this, get the full story from Jamie on this episode of the podcast.   

Above It All podcast episode #23 features Product Manager, Derek Nickum, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss a new product we are launching, PVC All Season Sprayable Bonding Adhesive. This sprayable adhesive is innovative, and can truly save your crew time because of its simplicity. This product was previously offered for single ply, and we are excited to extend it to PVC.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #22 features Technical Director, Todd Nathan, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing, and Co-owner of WindSmart systems, Dave Harvey.  Join us as we dive into a new partnership for Johns Manville, WindSmart Systems. This brand has a innovative way of reducing labor on projects while providing a system that can withstand the harshest of wind uplift zones. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.  

Above It All podcast episode #21 features Regional Services Manager, Kariann Dalrymple, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we define JM services offered to customers, and the different levels of value these services bring to projects.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.  

Above It All podcast episode #20 features Regional Services Manager, Eric Olson, for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing.  Join us as we discuss the value brought to customers when a single company can provide them with every product for an entire commercial roofing system. Johns Manville's turn key approach brings value in many different ways to customers, get enlightened as we dive in deep into how this can benefit your business. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #19 features Bituminous Product Manager, Jim Kopaska, and Manager of Product Engineering, Jonas Houchin for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing .  Join us as we discuss our newly released product, Single Ply Liquid Flashing, and how it brings value to our customers. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #18 features Regional Service Manager, Eric Olson, and Technical Specialist, Jamie Fredericks.  Join us as we learn about NDL Guarantee significance in the roofing industry today, and how its important for any building owner to understand how to get the most value out of their roofing system in relation to NDL Guarantees on a Johns Manville roofing system. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #17 features Product Manager for Johns Manville Bituminous Systems, Jim Kopaska.  Join us as we learn about self-adhering technology in modified bitumen membranes and how JM is working on researching and developing new innovations to help make products that are versatile and easier to install.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #16 features Product Manager for Johns Manville PVC, Dereck Nickum, and Senior Product Engineer, Jordan Kortmeyer.  Join us as we get deep into VOC restrictions, and how they have been affecting the roofing industry. As the restrictions have pushed product development to new areas for roofing brands, get a view into the future of adhesive solutions.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #15 features Plant Manager for the Johns Manville Scottsboro TPO plant, Terry Couch. Join us as we get a view into his passion for running one of companies newest, high volume, manufacturing plants.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #14 features Key Account Specialist for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing, Madeline Griffin. Join us as we get to learn about Madeleine’s passion for living a healthy life, and being an integral part of one of the largest supply chain operations in the roofing industry. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #13 features the Product Manager over the SBS product line for Johns Manville Commercial Roofing, Jim Kopaska. Join us as we get to learn about Jim's journey from working in a plant to moving to a corporate environment, and managing an acclaimed product line.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #12 features The Director of Innovation for Commercial Roofing, Zebonie Sukle. Join us as we get to understand the person who oversees innovation of products for Johns Manville Roofing, what her journey has been like, and how she is an integral part of delivering value to JM customers.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All podcast episode #11 features PSIOP Planning Manager for Johns Manville Roofing Systems, Chris Barrows. Join us as we get a view into what it takes to have an inventory that serves our customer base year round. From the plant to corporate, get chrises insight into plant operation and productivity, and how inventory planning is an instrumental part in providing value for our customers. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All episode #10 features the HR Leader, and HR Business Partner for Johns Manville Roofing Systems, Brandi Duncan & Steve Kondracki. What does HR mean in the corporate world today and how does it help service our customers? Join us as we get a view into the roles that sheperd an ethical, and success filled workplace at Johns Manville. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #9 features Division Health & Safety Manager, Sandy Galganski. Although Sandy just joined JM she has a tremendous amount of experience working with brands like Dow Chemical, and Boeing on safety initiatives.  Tune in as we learn about Sandy’s expertise, and her ideas about health and safety in a corporate environment.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All episode #8 features Technical Services Director, Todd Nathan. Todds career started on the construction side of roofing so he has a very intimate knowledge of what makes a project successful. Join us as we get a view into Todd’s journey, current ventures, and how technical services is key for our customers. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #7 features EPDM Product Manager, John Quante. John has been with Johns Manville for over eight years. John has spent his time at Johns Manville working up through a customer service environment which has made him very in touch with customer product, and service needs. Tune in as we learn about John’s expertise, and his journey to become a product manager.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #6 features PVC Product Manager, Melissa Walker. Melissa has been with Johns Manville for over 15 years, and is on the board for National Women In Roofing.  Tune in as we learn about Melissa's expertise, and her journey to become a product manager.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #5 features Senior Product Engineer, Richard Barnes.  Richard has been a tech rep, and now serves as an instrumental part in developing new board products that tie into JM roofing systems. Tune in as we learn about Richards expertise, and new products he has been developing.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #4 features ISO Plant Manager, Jared Kerney.  Jared has been with JM since 1997 working with various plants. He started off with a passion for environmental safety and eventually transitioned into operations, he has been a plant manger for over 15 years. Tune in as we dive into the world of a plant manager, and get a look into how Jared is managing the production of polyiso that sets industry standards for insulation. Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #3 features TPO Product Manager, Kim Tokarski.  Kim has expertise as a chemist, engineer, and business power house.  She has been with Johns Manville for over seven years assisting with plant, and product line launches. Tune in as we discover how Kim is managing one of the most sought after roofing membranes in the industry, TPO, along with her journey of how it all came to be .  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #2 features Specifier Services Manager, Derek Nickum, and Specifier Services Rep, Carly Rocco.  Derek has an extensive background as an architectural engineer and has been with Johns Manville for over five years assisting the design community with project solutions. Carly is one Derek's top representatives and has experience working with general contractors on large scope projects. Tune in as we discover how Derek and Carly are servicing architects, designers, and building owners in powerful ways on behalf of Johns Manville.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.

Above It All Episode #1 features Marketing Leader, Brian Mumpy. Brian has over 20 years experience designing advantage programs that grow business for Johns Manville contractors by providing elite customer service, and benefit plans. Tune in as we get to know Brian and some exciting ventures he is working on to enhance the Johns Manville customer experience.  Above It All is a podcast by Johns Manville dedicated to the roofing industry.  The goal of this podcast is to bring knowledge from a Johns Manville perspective on trends, innovations, and people shaping the roofing industry. Join us as we dive head first into enriching conversations about the people and passion that are an integral part of the JM experience.