International Roofing Expo Scores A Touchdown With Football Legend Archie Manning As the Keynote Speaker

Legendary NFL quarterback Archie Manning will deliver the Keynote Address during the 2008 International Roofing Expo®, Feb. 21 to 23, in the South Halls at the Las Vegas Conventional Centre in Las Vegas, Nev.

Held immediately prior to the opening of the show, the Keynote Address, “Principles for Success” will take place on Thurs. Feb. 21 from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom, located directly across from the Convention Centre.

During his presentation, Manning will discuss the principles he used throughout his career for success, including developing an attitude of leadership, depending on others, being flexible and playing the game.

“Many similarities exist between what it takes to succeed in football and what it takes to succeed in the challenging roofing marketplace,” said Donna Bellantone, director of the International Roofing Expo. “As a proven leader, Manning will provide attendees with a wealth of inspiration and business advice that will help them become more focused on achieving their peak performance.”

Manning completed an outstanding 15-year National Football League career in 1985, having played 12 seasons for the New Orleans Saints, followed by brief stints with the Houston Oilers and Minnesota Vikings. He was voted the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1978 and participated in two Pro Bowls.

Manning was an All-American quarterback at the University of Mississippi and was the second player chosen in the 1971 NFL draft. He is the only Ole Miss player to have his number retired and he was the first player in Saints history inducted into the Louisiana Superdome Wall of Fame.

The Manning family has become a football dynasty and is often referred to as “football’s royal family” because three members have played quarterback in the NFL. Archie’s son, Peyton, is the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and was name MVP of Super Bowl XLI, as well as MVP of the NFL in 2003 and 2004. Manning’s son, Eli, is the quartback of the New York Giants and was the number one selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. Cooper, the oldest of the Manning boys and the only non-professional athlete, lives in New Orleans and trades oil and gas stocks. Manning co-authored Manning: A Father, His Sons and A Football Legacy, with Peyton in 2000.

In addition to Manning, the Expo will offer attendees thousands of new products, suppliers and ideas in the 1100 booth exhibit hall, making the International Roofing Expo the single most important annual event for the roofing construction and maintenance industry. The educational conference will feature an array of 48 cutting-edge technical, business and workplace safety sessions, with most offering continuing education hours from AIA/CES, DBPR/CILB and RCI Inc.

The Keynote is included free of charge in all registration packages. Registration is required and can be made at www.TheRoofingExpo.com. The Keynote Address is sponsored by United Solar Ovanics.

For more information about the International Roofing Expo, contact (972) 536-6415 or 1-800-684-5761.