The public can vote for the finalists now through May 29 at go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026.

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2026-- QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced the five finalists in its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, which invites the public to vote for exceptional women working in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. The winner will receive $10,000 and tickets to 2027 NWIR Days and IRE. Four finalists will receive $1,000.

Now in its sixth year, the program shines a spotlight on female roofing professionals who are making a difference through innovation, mentorship, safety and a commitment to excellence in their field. These finalists represent the future of roofing across North America.

The five 2026 finalists are:

• Vanessa Fusco, CEO, Rejoice & Restore LLC, Naugatuck, CT
• Jennifer George, Co-Founder and CEO of Northern Arizona Roof Service, Flagstaff, AZ
• Lauren Marsh, President, Ridgeline Construction HSV. Inc., Athens, AL
• Kathleen Maxwell, CEO, Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Nashville, TN
• Stacey Oakley, Chief of Staff, ProFormance Builder Solutions, Winter Garden, FL

“We’re proud to recognize the outstanding women who are strengthening the roofing industry through leadership, innovation, and dedication to their communities,” said QXO Chief Human Resources Officer Josephine Berisha. “We received many outstanding nominations of accomplished women throughout the industry, so our five finalists should be very proud of making it to the public voting stage."

This year’s finalists were selected from over 2,000 nominations across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges, including QXO executives, prior winners and female industry leaders, reviewed submissions and selected five finalists. Public voting is open from May 20 through May 29, 2026, at go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026.

The grand-prize winner and runners-up will be announced on June 3, 2026, with all receiving funding for professional growth and being highlighted as industry role models.

About QXO

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials in North America. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.

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