Tecta America announces that Rob McNamara, Manager of Vendor Relations at Tecta America Corporate, will retire in late spring 2027. A third-generation roofing leader, Rob began his career at F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing (FJAC) and has worked in vendor relations at Tecta America Corporate since 2013, where he helped build rebate programs and manage relationships with Tecta’s vendors.
Founded in 1879, FJAC came to the McNamara family through Rob’s father, Don, who joined the company six years into his career as a CPA and tax attorney. Rob followed a similar path, joining six years after starting his own private legal practice.
Rob was part of the formation of Tecta America alongside his father, Don, and his brothers. He served as president of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) from 2009 to 2010 and later helped guide management transitions at other Tecta America locations across the country, before returning to lead FJAC.
Rob is most proud of carrying on the legacy of FJAC, first as a family business and later as a Tecta America founder, along with Tecta America’s formation and growth. Thanks to its people, Christiansen Roofing has built a strong legacy in roofing, completing high-profile projects including an immense ornate copper renovation of Milwaukee City Hall and many other historic landmarks.
“Rob McNamara has been a steady, constant, and positive force throughout Tecta’s existence, from the days even before its founding in 2000 through today,” said Dave Reginelli, Executive Advisor and former CEO of Tecta America. “In my “short” 16 years with Tecta, I’ve always known Rob to offer both great judgment and a willingness to tackle any challenge with the calm and poise not always associated with your everyday contractor. Aside from having faithfully served FJA Christiansen as OUP for many years, Rob has served Tecta Corporate in a number of capacities over the years, including Regional Managing President, Interim OUP of multiple OU’s, and most recently (and longest) as head of Vendor Relations. Rob never backed away from a challenge and was always a positive contributor I could rely on. Congratulations, Rob, on your well-deserved retirement! Hope to see you in the Keys!”
“Rob has been part of Tecta America from the beginning, and his impact is felt across our company and our industry,” said Kevin Palmer, president of Tecta America. “We thank him for his service and wish him and his family all the best in retirement.”
In retirement, Rob looks forward to what he calls “freedom of time,” with more days at the family’s lake home and Key West, some travel, and plenty of fun with their growing family. Their three children live nearby, along with eight grandchildren, all age seven and younger.
Please join us in congratulating Rob on his retirement and thanking him for his many years of leadership and dedication to Tecta America and F.J.A. Christiansen Roofing.
