Spray Foam Alliance Welcomes New Executive Committee Board Members
Gary Harvey, a well-respected and prominent national figure in the roofing industry, has achieved a significant career milestone. As CEO and President of Wedge Roofing, renowned for its award-winning San Francisco Bay Area roofing projects, Harvey was elected as an Executive Committee Board Member for the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA).
The SPFA is the definitive voice for the Spray Foam Roofing and Insulation Industry in North America.
Gary Harvey’s appointment as an executive board member reflects his expertise and leadership in the roofing industry, as well as his commitment to advancing best practices and innovation within the spray foam roofing and insulation sector.
Harvey will serve as Secretary/Treasurer for a two-year term on the SPFA Executive Committee. Other new members include Ken Wells, President of SPFA and owner of Elit PolyPro LLC in Virginia; Corey Poepping, Vice President of SPFA and president of Tri-Country Foam Insulation in Minnesota; and Bonnie Strickler, Immediate SPFA Past President and President of PUFF, Inc. in Virginia.
“SPFA extends congratulations and a warm welcome to all of its new board members,” says Frank Mortl III, CAE, Executive Director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. “These individuals have committed to leading our organization during this important time and to ensuring SPFA’s valued member needs are met. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish during their time with us.”
As a recognized spray foam industry leader, Wedge Roofing was the first U.S. contractor to meet the rigorous standards of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), earning accreditation for both Spray Foam Roofing and Insulation, with teams certified as SPFA Advanced Level Project Managers and Installers. This rigorous testing certification verifies Wedge Roofing’s demonstrated expertise, essential knowledge, skills, and abilities inherent in the highest class of spray foam professionals.
ABOUT GARY HARVEY
Gary Harvey was born and raised in London, England, and later moved to the United States in the mid-1970s. After completing his education, he began his career in the roofing industry. Aside from spending four years as the Director of Manufacturing for a Boeing subsidiary in Seattle, where he pursued his secondary passion for aviation, Gary has been an essential part of the roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope sector since 1980.
Gary’s professional journey started at a prestigious roofing facility in Palm Springs, known for its ultra-high-end custom estate homes. There, he developed a deep appreciation for quality, craftsmanship, and pride in workmanship. Seeking to diversify his experience, he transitioned to commercial roofing at Bryant Universal Roofing Company, where he was introduced to cutting-edge roofing solutions, state-of-the-art equipment, and a wide range of projects.
In 1996, Gary and his wife Shena—whom he met during his time at Boeing—moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to raise their family. That same year, he joined Wedge Roofing. Now, as President and CEO of Wedge Roofing, Gary oversees a team of approximately 60 employees and has a balanced focus on residential and commercial roofing projects in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and San Francisco counties.
Gary is deeply committed to contributing to and improving the roofing industry through lectures, teaching, and mentoring, particularly in green building, spray foam roofing/insulation, and building envelope practices. For his expertise in spray foam roofing and insulation, Gary was recently elected to serve as an executive board member of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. In addition to his professional pursuits, Gary is an accomplished soccer referee, having officiated college, state, and national teams, and has had the privilege of participating in World Cup team experiences.
ABOUT THE SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM ALLIANCE:
Founded in 1987, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is the voice, and educational/technical resource for the spray polyurethane foam industry. The Alliance is a 501(c)6 trade association comprised of contractors, manufacturers, and distributors of polyurethane foam, related equipment, and protective coatings, inspections, surface preparations, and other services. The organization supports best practices and growth of the industry through a number of core initiatives, including educational programs and events; the SPFA ISO-17024 Professional Certification Program – providing professionals with the tools to differentiate themselves from their competition along with a reference for customers looking to hire qualified contractor services; technical services covering publication of literature and guidelines, safety materials, and representation of the industry with various construction code bodies; federal and state advocacy; industry promotion efforts including an annual convention and expo drawing 2,300+ SPF professionals; publication of Sprayfoam Professional magazine; as well as research and networking opportunities for members.
