Thursday, December 18, 2008

Duro-Last Announces Promotions

Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotions of Shawn M. Sny and Jason P. Tunney to Vice Presidents of John R. Burt (JRB) Enterprises, which consists of Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc.; Plastatech® Engineering, Ltd.; Tri-City Vinyl®, Inc.; EXCEPTIONAL® Metals; and Creative Impressions® Printing, Silkscreen & Embroidery (all located in Saginaw, Michigan) as well as Oscoda Plastics®, Inc.; and TIP-TOP® Screw Manufacturing, Inc. (both located in Oscoda, Michigan).
Both Sny and Tunney are grandsons of the late John R. Burt, who founded the companies in John R. Burt Enterprises.
In addition to continuing his work with the Duro-Last Sales Department, Shawn M. Sny will be directing special projects within all the JRB companies.
“I am very grateful to be a part of the John R. Burt Enterprises,” said Sny. I am looking forward to helping our companies grow and flourish. New product lines and more efficient manufacturing processes will continue to be implemented so that we can better serve our valued customers.”
Prior to his promotion, Sny was the Division Manager for Duro-Last, and also held the positions of District Regional Sales Manager and Sales Coordinator.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in cardiac rehabilitation from CentralMichiganUniversity.
Sny and his wife, Kerri, reside in SaginawTownship with their two daughters.
Jason P. Tunney will oversee the Duro-Last Legal Department and focus on records retention; community relations; risk management; and insurance and banking relationships for all the JRB companies.
"My grandfather built this business on outstanding customer service and the highest quality products in the roofing industry,” said Tunney. “Our current management team has successfully achieved those goals, and my grandfather would be proud of the accomplishments of his companies. I am honored to be joining our management team and committed to continuing those core values that have made our family of companies so successful."
Tunney most recently served as Corporate Attorney at Duro-Last. Additionally, he worked as a Quality Assurance Regional Manager and also in Field Operations for the company.
Prior to joining Duro-Last, Tunney worked as an attorney in the Cleveland office of Tucker Ellis & West LLP, where he defended cases in the areas of toxic torts and maritime personal injury. He also served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Saginaw, Michigan.
Tunney earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
He resides in SaginawTownship with his wife, Pamela, and three sons.
With corporate headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Saginaw, Michigan as well as other manufacturing facilities in Grants Pass, Oregon; Jackson, Mississippi; and Sigourney, Iowa, the Duro-Last roofing system has become known as the "World’s Best Roof”®.
Since 1978, Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. has manufactured a custom-fabricated, reinforced, thermoplastic single-ply roofing system that is ideal for any flat or low-sloped commercial and industrial building. Energy-efficient and extremely durable, the Duro-Last roofing system is also leak-proof, virtually maintenance-free and resistant to chemicals, fire, punctures, and high winds.
For more information, contact Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. at 800-248-0280 or visit www.duro-last.com.

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