{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"41176","rtpr_id":"nBwbRvdgFa","ticker":"FSV","exchange":"TSX","all_tickers":["FSV"],"title":"Roofing Corp of America Enters Kansas City Market Through Schefers Roofing Partnership","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:00.080Z","article_body":"Roofing Corp of America Enters Kansas City Market Through Schefers Roofing\nPartnership\n\nRCA Expands Midwest Presence with Investment in Kansas City Roofing Leader\n\nRoofing Corp of America today announced its partnership with Kansas City-based\nSchefers Roofing, marking RCA’s 16th acquisition since its founding in\nDecember 2020. The partnership expands RCA’s presence in the Midwest and\nbrings the company’s total footprint to 27 branch locations nationwide.\n\nFounded in 1995, Schefers Roofing is a commercial roofing contractor serving\nMissouri, Northern Arkansas, and surrounding markets, with capabilities\nspanning commercial roofing, roof restoration, preventative maintenance, leak\nrepair, and architectural sheet metal fabrication.\n\nFounder Lance Schefers will remain Chief Executive Officer of the company.\nDay-to-day operations will continue to be led by President Doug Mackesty and\nSenior Superintendent James Napper. Schefers Roofing will continue operating\nas a standalone business within Roofing Corp of America.\n\n“Over the past 30-plus years, we’ve built Schefers Roofing Co. on hard\nwork, trusted relationships, and a commitment to quality,” said Lance\nSchefers. “As consolidation continued across the roofing industry, Roofing\nCorp of America stood out because they share our values and commitment to our\npeople and customers. I’m proud of what we’ve built and excited about what\nthis partnership means for our future.”\n\nDoug Mackesty added, “At Schefers Roofing Co., our people and relationships\nhave always been the foundation of our success. Throughout this process, it\nbecame clear that RCA shares our commitment to investing in our team, serving\nour customers, and continuing the legacy we’ve built.”\n\n“We are excited to partner with Lance, Doug, James, and the entire Schefers\nRoofing team,” said Randy Korach, CEO of Roofing Corp of America.\n“They’ve built an outstanding business and strong reputation in the Kansas\nCity market, and we’re proud to welcome them to RCA.”\n\nABOUT ROOFING CORP OF AMERICA\n\nBased in Atlanta, GA, Roofing Corp of America partners with leading roofing\ncontractors across the United States. Through its local operating companies,\nRCA provides roofing services to building owners, property and facility\nmanagers, homeowners’ associations, and general contractors. Roofing Corp of\nAmerica is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation. For more information,\nvisit www.roofingcorp.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roofingcorp.com&esheet=54539571&newsitemid=20260520594877&lan=en-US&anchor=www.roofingcorp.com&index=1&md5=275a483a3556c51683e58d9f3d73b9d6)\n.\n\nABOUT FIRSTSERVICE CORPORATION\n\nFirstService Corporation is a North American leader in outsourced property\nservices, serving customers through two platforms: FirstService Residential\nand FirstService Brands. FirstService generates more than US$5.5 billion in\nannual revenues and has approximately 30,000 employees across North America.\nFirstService trades on the NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol\n“FSV.” For more information, visit www.firstservice.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstservice.com&esheet=54539571&newsitemid=20260520594877&lan=en-US&anchor=www.firstservice.com&index=2&md5=ad554a519e2a94274d2f7fd53895ce12)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520594877/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520594877/en/)\n\nNick Kidder\n\nDirector of Corporate Development\n\nRoofing Corp of America\n\nPhone: 470.816.6440\n\nEmail: nkidder@roofingcorp.com (mailto:nkidder@roofingcorp.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBwbRvdgFa","title":"Roofing Corp of America Enters Kansas City Market Through Schefers Roofing Partnership","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"FSV","created":"2026-05-20T19:00:00.080Z","tickers":["FSV"],"exchange":"TSX","article_body":"Roofing Corp of America Enters Kansas City Market Through Schefers Roofing\nPartnership\n\nRCA Expands Midwest Presence with Investment in Kansas City Roofing Leader\n\nRoofing Corp of America today announced its partnership with Kansas City-based\nSchefers Roofing, marking RCA’s 16th acquisition since its founding in\nDecember 2020. The partnership expands RCA’s presence in the Midwest and\nbrings the company’s total footprint to 27 branch locations nationwide.\n\nFounded in 1995, Schefers Roofing is a commercial roofing contractor serving\nMissouri, Northern Arkansas, and surrounding markets, with capabilities\nspanning commercial roofing, roof restoration, preventative maintenance, leak\nrepair, and architectural sheet metal fabrication.\n\nFounder Lance Schefers will remain Chief Executive Officer of the company.\nDay-to-day operations will continue to be led by President Doug Mackesty and\nSenior Superintendent James Napper. Schefers Roofing will continue operating\nas a standalone business within Roofing Corp of America.\n\n“Over the past 30-plus years, we’ve built Schefers Roofing Co. on hard\nwork, trusted relationships, and a commitment to quality,” said Lance\nSchefers. “As consolidation continued across the roofing industry, Roofing\nCorp of America stood out because they share our values and commitment to our\npeople and customers. I’m proud of what we’ve built and excited about what\nthis partnership means for our future.”\n\nDoug Mackesty added, “At Schefers Roofing Co., our people and relationships\nhave always been the foundation of our success. Throughout this process, it\nbecame clear that RCA shares our commitment to investing in our team, serving\nour customers, and continuing the legacy we’ve built.”\n\n“We are excited to partner with Lance, Doug, James, and the entire Schefers\nRoofing team,” said Randy Korach, CEO of Roofing Corp of America.\n“They’ve built an outstanding business and strong reputation in the Kansas\nCity market, and we’re proud to welcome them to RCA.”\n\nABOUT ROOFING CORP OF AMERICA\n\nBased in Atlanta, GA, Roofing Corp of America partners with leading roofing\ncontractors across the United States. Through its local operating companies,\nRCA provides roofing services to building owners, property and facility\nmanagers, homeowners’ associations, and general contractors. Roofing Corp of\nAmerica is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation. For more information,\nvisit www.roofingcorp.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roofingcorp.com&esheet=54539571&newsitemid=20260520594877&lan=en-US&anchor=www.roofingcorp.com&index=1&md5=275a483a3556c51683e58d9f3d73b9d6)\n.\n\nABOUT FIRSTSERVICE CORPORATION\n\nFirstService Corporation is a North American leader in outsourced property\nservices, serving customers through two platforms: FirstService Residential\nand FirstService Brands. FirstService generates more than US$5.5 billion in\nannual revenues and has approximately 30,000 employees across North America.\nFirstService trades on the NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol\n“FSV.” For more information, visit www.firstservice.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstservice.com&esheet=54539571&newsitemid=20260520594877&lan=en-US&anchor=www.firstservice.com&index=2&md5=ad554a519e2a94274d2f7fd53895ce12)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520594877/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520594877/en/)\n\nNick Kidder\n\nDirector of Corporate Development\n\nRoofing Corp of America\n\nPhone: 470.816.6440\n\nEmail: nkidder@roofingcorp.com (mailto:nkidder@roofingcorp.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-05-20T19:00:00.098546251Z","server_sent_at_ms":1779303600098},"received_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:00.163Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520594877/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"30616","press_release_id":"41176","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Real Estate Services","sector":"Real Estate"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"m_and_a","narrative":"Roofing Corp of America, a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (FSV), announced a partnership with Kansas City-based Schefers Roofing.\n\nThis marks RCA’s 16th acquisition since its founding in December 2020, expanding its nationwide footprint to 27 branch locations.\n\nSchefers Roofing will operate as a standalone business within RCA, with founder Lance Schefers remaining as CEO and day-to-day operations led by President Doug Mackesty.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine bolt-on acquisition for FSV's roofing subsidiary; no financial terms disclosed."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"total_branches":27,"acquisition_count":16,"annual_revenue_parent":"US$5.5 billion"}},"quotedText":"We are excited to partner with Lance, Doug, James, and the entire Schefers Roofing team. They’ve built an outstanding business and strong reputation in the Kansas City market, and we’re proud to welcome them to RCA.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Lance Schefers","role":"Founder/CEO of Schefers Roofing"},{"name":"Doug Mackesty","role":"President of Schefers Roofing"},{"name":"James Napper","role":"Senior Superintendent of Schefers Roofing"},{"name":"Randy Korach","role":"CEO of Roofing Corp of America"},{"name":"Nick Kidder","role":"Director of Corporate Development, RCA"}],"products":[],"companies":[{"name":"Roofing Corp of America","relationship":"acquirer"},{"name":"Schefers Roofing","relationship":"target"},{"name":"FirstService Corporation","ticker":"FSV","relationship":"parent company"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"US$5.5 billion","context":"FirstService Corporation annual revenues"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"This is the 16th acquisition for RCA, a subsidiary of FirstService. While it expands the footprint to 27 branches, it is a routine bolt-on acquisition in a fragmented industry rather than a transformative strategic deal. No financial terms were disclosed."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"FSV"},"globalImportance":25,"audienceRelevance":30,"eventTypeSecondary":[],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"mid-cap","eventGravity":"routine_acquisition","sectorWeight":"low","householdBrandBoost":"low","marketCapAdjustment":"neutral"}},"event_type":"m_and_a","event_type_secondary":null,"sentiment":"bullish","material_impact_score":2,"narrative":"Roofing Corp of America, a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (FSV), announced a partnership with Kansas City-based Schefers Roofing.\n\nThis marks RCA’s 16th acquisition since its founding in December 2020, expanding its nationwide footprint to 27 branch locations.\n\nSchefers Roofing will operate as a standalone business within RCA, with founder Lance Schefers remaining as CEO and day-to-day operations led by President Doug Mackesty.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"total_branches":27,"acquisition_count":16,"annual_revenue_parent":"US$5.5 billion"}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Lance Schefers","role":"Founder/CEO of Schefers Roofing"},{"name":"Doug Mackesty","role":"President of Schefers Roofing"},{"name":"James Napper","role":"Senior Superintendent of Schefers Roofing"},{"name":"Randy Korach","role":"CEO of Roofing Corp of America"},{"name":"Nick Kidder","role":"Director of Corporate Development, RCA"}],"products":[],"companies":[{"name":"Roofing Corp of America","relationship":"acquirer"},{"name":"Schefers Roofing","relationship":"target"},{"name":"FirstService Corporation","ticker":"FSV","relationship":"parent company"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"US$5.5 billion","context":"FirstService Corporation annual revenues"}]},"model_name":"qwen3_6_27b_awq","prompt_hash":"sha256:727b4b9429a443af","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-05-20T19:00:10.433Z","global_importance":25,"audience_relevance":30,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"mid-cap","eventGravity":"routine_acquisition","sectorWeight":"low","householdBrandBoost":"low","marketCapAdjustment":"neutral"}},"durationMs":10267,"modelName":"george-droid-qwen-72b"}}