The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has named James R. Kirby, AIA, as director of technical services. Kirby now serves as a staff liaison for ARMA’s Ventilation Task Force and Life Cycle Analysis Task Force, while providing support for the Technical Research Group and Communications, Marketing and Education Committee. He also represents ARMA at industry events, including ICC code hearings and ASTM D08 meetings.
Kirby brings to ARMA a wealth of experience in the roofing and architecture industries. He uses this expertise throughout his responsibilities as director of technical services, including authoring technical articles and responding to requests for information from the public. Kirby most recently served as vice president of sustainability at the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR). Prior to this, he held the role of associate executive director of technical communications for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).