1) Bill Ross - VP Sales Fiber Composites:

I began my career in retail building materials where I spent 22 years, leaving 84 Lumber as VP Sales-Southeast in 1992 to start a construction business in Charlotte NC. After 5 years of building decks and outdoor projects I left self employment to work for Trex and then Tamko where I sought to introduce the first composite fencing in 2002. In 2004 I joined Fiber Composites

General Company Background: Fiber Composites, LLC began its history in New London, NC as a manufacturer of wood-plastic composite decking in 1997. Doug Mancosh, the founder and owner, initiated the business venture to develop composite products to compete in the growing market space for low maintenance alternative decking materials. The company built its business under the Fiberon® brand of decking and railing promoted to traditional building material distributors and dealers along with private label programs with national retailers. After a period of rapid growth, Fiber Composites acquired the WeatherBest® manufacturing facility from Louisiana Pacific in 2007 providing bi-coastal manufacturing capacity and capability. In 2008 Fiber Composites initiated a one brand strategy for its building products distribution customer base built around the Fiberon brand. In December 2008, Fiber Composites, LLC and Sensibuilt^TM Building Solutions reached a merger agreement that joined their assets and brands to establish a leading player in the alternative decking marketplace. A primary focus of the merger was the integration of Sensibuilt cellular PVC decking under the umbrella of Fiberon branded products.

I provide a unique vertically integrated product perspective as an owner, builder, retailer, distributor and manufacturer (of composite decking) My work experiences as carpenter, seller, designer, business owner and senior level management within the channel provide an equally unique perspective in business The result of these inter-related experiences is that I appreciate the conflicting and legitimate cross purposes of the channel and the users/owners. Lastly, I have a desire to contribute to the success of this industry

2) Shawn Miller - Classic Designs

Shawn Miller has served on the NADRA board of directors since 2006 having been a charter member, an Ambassador, Secretary and most recently serving as President. Shawn has been a part of the TrexPro Gold Program and part of the Fiberon Council in addition to being featured in the book titled Deck Designs. Shawn earned a degree in business from Kansas State University in 1990 and began working in the industry the same year. He and his wife Melissa started Classic Designs Inc in 1995 and he serves as President. They live in the Denver, Colorado metro area and have three children, Avery, Quinn, and Lily. Shawn's serving as NADRA's President this past year has been a tremendous opportunity to give back to the industry he loves so much and he hopes to continue down this path in the upcoming year.

3) Bobby Smith - Decksouth Inc.

Bobby is a partner with Decksouth Inc., based in Atlanta, GA. Decksouth Inc. has been designing and building custom outdoor living spaces in Atlanta area for 10 years. As a company, Decksouth Inc. has participated in every Deck Expo and is a Charter Member of NADRA. Decksouth's hard work was recently featured in the 2009 edition of Creative Homeowner's: Deck Designs - Great Ideas From Top Deck Designers.

Bobby takes his commitment to his company and the industry very seriously. In order to help grow NADRA, Bobby called together the organizational meeting for an Atlanta Chapter of NADRA. Not stopping there, he successfully orchestrated the application and formation of the now current Atlanta Chapter of NADRA. He continues his service as the current President of the Atlanta Chapter. Earlier this year, the Atlanta Chapter hosted a successful education seminar with Simpson Strong-Tie that drew over 70 attendees.

Bobby is excited about the opportunity to serve on the National Board of NADRA and looks forward to growing NADRA and representing the industry on key issues. Prior to joining Decksouth Inc, Bobby had a professional career in Washington, DC. He worked for two U.S. Senators, the U.S. Trade Representative, the White House and an established consulting firm. As NADRA becomes more involved in national issues, this experience can be used to make sure our organization has the best possible representation.

4) Gary Daley - Owner - DeckBuilder Custom Decks & Railings

I am a 45-year-old married father of two great kids: Matthew is 8 and Alexa is 5. I am a 1995 graduate of Penn State University, holding degrees in Journalism and English. And I am a former adjunct Professor of Communications, as well as a former newspaper reporter.

I am the owner/operator of DeckBuilder Custom Decks & Railings, aka: America's DeckBuilder, based in Barnegat, New Jersey. Having created my company in 1998, I have established a reputation as South Jersey's composite decking expert. My work was recently recognized by the New Jersey chapter of NADRA, reaping two of six annual awards. A subsequent feature article recently appeared in many of our area newspapers, extolling my commitment to an elevated standard of service and product.

I look forward to the opportunity to serve the industry as a member of the Board of Directors, and especially the builders who make up the core of our membership. If elected, one of my first missions will be to establish a "Builder's Voice" committee, which will make recommendations to our manufacturers regarding their products, their marketing, their co-op programs, and anything else that we--their end users--would like to see them address.

I also look forward to working with the membership and the board to lobby for building code revision, and a host of other topics.

I like to think that with a good group of like-minded individuals working toward the same goals--not those of any one individual--we can acheive objectives unforeseen.

5) Rich Phillips - Decks by Design, LLC

Decks-By-Design, LLC started in March 2006 with the idea of being a professional oriented company with a vast knowledge about the products being offered to its customers.

With over 12 years of experience in the wholesale distribution business and in charge of business development for two fortune 500 companies, Rich Phillips applies this experience to the day to day challenges of driving the market place to higher standards and giving the end user the highest quality of craftsmanship available.

From 2001 to current, Rich has been involved in the decking industry bringing various decking, railing and trim products from manufacturers to distribute to retail companies across the country. During this time frame Rich has enjoyed dealing directly with the manufacturer learning about the new products and in turn conducting many PK (Product Knowledge) courses with Retail companies, Deck Builders and Architects.

By taking this collective knowledge from the past 8 years, Rich started Decks-By-Design, LLC with the intent to help decking and railing product awareness and safety awareness in the local market place and continues to strive for higher standards today by working closely with the local municipalities, manufacturers and local retail companies. In doing so, this has allowed for better building standards and as an end result a much happier and better educated homeowner.

6) Robert Heldenreich - The Deck & Door Company

Robert Heidenreich is a talented and creative deck designer and construction craftsman of more than 30 years. He is the founder and owner of several retail and construction businesses in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.

His thriving businesses include; The Deck & Door Company established in the 1980's providing installation, of quality residential and commercial decks. Additionally, The Deck Store established in 1999, is an independently owned retail hardware and lumberyard focusing on professional quality decking materials and outdoor living environment products to consumers and local tradesman.

Robert's companies and some of his professionally completed projects have been featured in numerous consumer publications including; The Family Handyman, Sunset Books, Deck Builder, Deck Contractor, HGTV "Sweat Equity" as well as various local publications.

Mr. Heidenreich is now in his third year as a nationally published columnist to one of the building material industries leading trade publications; LBM Journal, where he provides insightful business and construction management tips in a straightforward and encouraging monthly column geared to help retailers, builders and contractors improve their own businesses.

Robert has perfected the design/sales process with the development of his unique View, Proportion, and Focus concept. He also has an extensive knowledge of the residential building and sales process, its customers and the composite and treated materials used in the decking industry.

Some of his marquee accomplishments include creating custom deck displays and educating attendees at the 2007 International Builders Show, Tokyo, Japan. More recently, he created the largest real wood deck display using Eco-Life by Viance, and instructed at the Show Village School House for, at the 2009 International Builders Show, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mission Statement
The mission of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) is to provide a unified source for the professional development, promotion, growth, and sustenance of the Deck and Railing building industry in North America so that members can exceed the expectations of their customers.

Important Note: All Board Members are expected to devote significant time, and work diligently toward the improvement of the deck and railing industry, to attend all board meetings, and to chair at least one NADRA committee. Each must possess knowledge of, and have a concern for public interest in matters of deck and railing construction and materials.