VP of Technical Services & Roofing Standards Advocate

Estes Named VP of Technical Services for ARMA

Estes will serve as ARMA’s primary technical voice, ensuring that asphalt roofing is accurately, equitably, and appropriately represented in all scientific and technical discussions about residential and commercial roofing applications. She will manage all of ARMA’s technical-related activities and will also serve as the association’s technical liaison to organizations involved in the development of building standards.

Heather Estes is a technical leader with more than 15 years of experience spanning the full lifecycle of roofing materials—from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. An M.S. in Chemistry from UNC‑Wilmington, she began in forensic analysis, specializing in the chemistry of material failure and later bridged the gap between research and real‑world application, championing durability and resiliency standards while mastering the complexities of manufacturing and product development.

This unique perspective—combining hands‑on testing, R&D, and regulatory strategy—allows her to serve as a comprehensive technical advocate for the industry.

As the incoming Vice President of Technical Services at ARMA, Estes is dedicated to supporting asphalt roofing manufacturers and advancing the technical performance of asphaltic materials. She will work closely with the current Vice President of Technical Services, Aaron Phillips, through his departure at the end of June to ensure a smooth transition of ARMA’s technical activities and will rely on the expertise and engagement of volunteers from its member companies to help advance the association’s technical initiatives.