Mandy McIntyre

Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, have been popular buzzwords since 2020. However, there are many misconceptions about their meaning and intent. Diversity, equity and inclusion are not challenges or threats. They offer an opportunity.

If you are like other roofing professionals, your company has experienced a labor shortage. I believe DEI is the answer to that problem. DEI strategies can strengthen your business and employee experience; you just need to do the work.

As a construction pro, you're well-versed in the latest OSHA regulations for job site safety. But is your roofing and exteriors company equipped to handle the "silent safety hazard" of mental health challenges in the workplace? Here's more from NRCA and Level Up Consultants' Mandy McIntyre on why a strong company culture can play a critical role in creating a safe workplace and what resources are available to help.

Level Up Consultants' Mandy McIntyre spoke with Roofing & Exteriors about the importance of focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion and how to make your roofing and exteriors company more welcoming to a variety of demographics.

1st Choice Roofing Company announced Mandy McIntyre has been promoted to vice president.

For more than eight years, McIntyre has been an integral member of the 1st Choice team. She has grown from her initial position as a scheduler to leading the production and service departments, to overseeing all business operations in her most recent role as operations officer. In the time McIntyre has been at 1st Choice Roofing, the company has almost tripled the amount of employees in-house and on… Show more

1st Choice Roofing Company announced Mandy McIntyre has been promoted to vice president.

For more than eight years, McIntyre has been an integral member of the 1st Choice team. She has grown from her initial position as a scheduler to leading the production and service departments, to overseeing all business operations in her most recent role as operations officer. In the time McIntyre has been at 1st Choice Roofing, the company has almost tripled the amount of employees in-house and on the field.

McIntyre is an active member of National Women in Roofing. In addition to her official role, McIntyre is a tireless mental health advocate and a Certified Yoga Teacher, offering a free yoga class for 1st Choice employees every week.

1st Choice Roofing is a commercial roofing company in Cleveland, Ohio that has appeared on Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Show less

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When it comes to diversity and inclusion in roofing few are as passionate as Mandy McIntyre. McIntyre, recently named vice president of 1st Choice Roofing Co., began her adult career at the company as a project coordinator. In the years McIntyre has been at 1st Choice Roofing, they have almost tripled the amount of employees in-house and on the field.

Over the years, Mandy has become a respected figure in the roofing industry by empowering women to continue the path… Show more

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When it comes to diversity and inclusion in roofing few are as passionate as Mandy McIntyre. McIntyre, recently named vice president of 1st Choice Roofing Co., began her adult career at the company as a project coordinator. In the years McIntyre has been at 1st Choice Roofing, they have almost tripled the amount of employees in-house and on the field.

Over the years, Mandy has become a respected figure in the roofing industry by empowering women to continue the path. Mandy wasn’t new to construction, she often visited job sites as a child with her father, who was a General Contractor and even helped in the office.

McIntyre, who is also active in the National Women in Roofing association, sat down with Roofing & Exteriors to talk about how companies can use diversity and inclusion to fight the ongoing labor shortage.

"If you just expand your horizons and make yourself more appealing to under-represented grouips you have a whole new demogprahic to appeal to," she said.

Here's some highlights covered in the video:

Advice on using diversity and includsion to recurit and retain employees.
The ROI on putting initatives forward.
Actionable steps to increase diversity
How to overcome fear and relunctance about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
How to attract more women to roofing and how the verbiage in job posting matters.
Strategies for doing interviews wth women in roofing. Show less