Our Leadership

Executive Officers

Ray Padron,
Latite Roofing

President Ray has been the Corporate Safety Director for Latite Roofing & Sheet Metal since 2006. Ray attended Palm Beach State College where he studied business administration. He also received his state roofing license which marks a high point in his career. Ray transitioned to safety in 1999 to make a difference and educate new workers about the hazards of roofing. In 2019 Ray was awarded Safety Professional of the Year by the Ft. Lauderdale Safety Alliance and his peers. He is an FAA licensed drone pilot. His hobbies include kayak fishing, flying drones(to find bait), orchid hunting in the Everglades and SCUBA diving.

Jose Rodriguez,
The Soto Law Group

Treasurer/Secretary Jose Rodriguez Esq. from The Soto Law Group, P.A. is a Board Certified Construction attorney and a partner at the firm. Mr. Rodriguez earned a Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University, where he went on to receive a Master's Degree in History. Mr. Rodriguez then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami, where he served as a teaching assistant and president of the Honor Council.

Bobby Cherry,
Cherry Roofing

First Vice President

Danny Estremadoyro,
Weatherguard Roofing & Waterproofing

Second Vice President

Board Members

Claudia Abbona,
GAF Corporation

Board Member Claudia Abbona is a bilingual entrepreneurial business sales executive who started her career in the Roofing Industry 22 years ago. She has worked for GAF Corporation for the past 15 years. She started with GAF as a Residential Territory Manager. Currently, Claudia is a Commercial Territory Manager for GAF in South Florida. Ms. Abbona serves on the RCASF Board of Directors as a member of the Membership Committee. She enjoys time with her family and strives for life-work balance. She loves nature and traveling. Her family and friends describe her as an adventurist, trustworthy and resilient. Claudia serves RCASF as Chairwoman of Membership and as the Social Chairwoman.

Lucas Lucio,
PSI Roofing

Board Member

Barry Birenbaum,
ABC Supply

Board Member Barry Birenbaum is an Outside Salesman for ABC Supply. (formerly Bradco Supply). Barry started his roofing career in 1995 as a residential salesman and gradually moved into commercial sales. Barry has been a member of the RCASF for about 25 years, attending many events. He has been on the BOD a little over a year and is on the Membership Committee. Barry sold the roof to the Hard Rock Stadium and he's an avid Miami Dolphins fan. Barry & his wife Gail have 5 grandchildren and love to travel.

Tamara Chase,
Chase Roofing

Board Member / FRSA Affiliate Director Tamara Chase is the CEO and biggest cheerleader of Chase Roofing, as well as the CEO of Shine-Fort Lauderdale, a window-cleaning and holiday lighting company. She is a Certified Roofing Contractor and Glass and Glazing Contractor. When she's not working, you'll find her sharing her leadership skills to inspire and support women to discover the best versions of themselves in her nonprofit organization, Emerge Movement, Inc.

Lyle Jacob,
Chase Roofing

FRSA Affiliate Director Lyle’s career started in South Florida in 1990 working for his uncle’s roofing company, Countyline Contractors. His desire to learn has taken him from the residential side to the commercial side of the industry and he has spearheaded many projects from Chub Cay to Puerto Rico. Noteworthy projects include the reroofing of the Mt. Sinai hospital in Miami Beach. Lyle is a father who enjoys scuba diving and drawing.

Dawn Holsinger,
Delta Rep Group

Board Member

Administration

Bridget Keller,
RCASF

Executive Director