What GAF President's Club Recognition Means for Your Roof
The GAF President's Club sits at the top of GAF’s contractor program, and in 2020 GAF named Thrush & Son to it. We’re still proud of that day, but a trophy only matters if it changes something for the family living under the roof: who shows up, how the roof goes on, and which warranty stands behind it.
This guide explains how roofers earn the GAF President's Club, using GAF’s own criteria, which warranties it opens up, and how to vet any roofer before you sign.
The Climb: What Each GAF Level Unlocks
GAF publishes which of its warranties each kind of contractor can offer. Tap a step to see what your roof could carry. The higher the step, the more coverage is on the table, and the flag marks the summit.
Not certified
A roofer with no GAF credential can still install GAF shingles, but GAF lists only its two standard limited warranties for that roof.
- Roofing System
- Shingle & Accessories
- System Plus
- Silver Pledge™
- Golden Pledge®
GAF Certified™
Adds the System Plus Limited Warranty. GAF requires certified contractors to be licensed and insured where required, and it weighs experience and customer reviews.
- Roofing System
- Shingle & Accessories
- System Plus
- Silver Pledge™
- Golden Pledge®
GAF Certified Plus™
Adds the Silver Pledge™ Limited Warranty on top of System Plus.
- Roofing System
- Shingle & Accessories
- System Plus
- Silver Pledge™
- Golden Pledge®
GAF President's Club
Every warranty GAF offers, including the Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty. The GAF President's Club is awarded each year to contractors from GAF’s top certification tier who meet its award criteria.
- Roofing System
- Shingle & Accessories
- System Plus
- Silver Pledge™
- Golden Pledge®
Source: GAF’s Why Choose a GAF Certified Roofer? comparison. Every warranty has its own terms, and what applies depends on the products and the roof. Our roofing warranties page and Golden Pledge page explain each one in plain English.
The 3 Pillars of the GAF President's Club
GAF says the GAF President's Club recognizes excellence in three areas: performance, reliability, and service. Here’s what GAF measures, and what each pillar looks like on a Thrush & Son job site.
Performance
What GAF looks forOver the prior year, the contractor installed a minimum number of complete GAF roofing systems that qualify for GAF’s highest warranties.
How we live itFor us, that means every roof goes on as a full system: starter strip, underlayment, shingles, ridge caps, and ventilation that work together.
Reliability
What GAF looks forGAF looks for a consistent track record. Its 3-star winners are the ones with the longest, most consistent history with GAF products.
How we live itWe’ve installed GAF roofing across the Miami Valley for decades, with the same family leading the company since 1960.
Service
What GAF looks forWinners must keep consistently excellent customer reviews, not just high volume.
How we live itClean job sites, clear communication, and a crew that walks the finished roof with you before we call it done.
According to GAF, fewer than half of the contractors in its top certification tier earn the GAF President's Club in a given year. When GAF announced its 2019 winners, it put the number at only one or two percent of roofing contractors nationwide. Those odds are why the award means something. It can’t be bought with a sign-up fee; it’s earned with a year of finished roofs and the reviews of the people who own them.
How We Earned the GAF President's Club
The GAF President's Club didn’t arrive in one season. It grew out of six decades of roofs built the same careful way, by a family whose name is on the truck.
- 1960
Wilbur Thrush founds the company
A family roofing business is born, and it stays in the family.
- Today’s team
Three generations strong
W. Allen Thrush owns the company, and Corey Thrush represents the third generation.
- 2020
Named to the GAF President's Club
GAF recognizes our 2020 performance, reliability, and service. It’s still one of the proudest days in company history.
- 2024
Best of Dayton Winner
Dayton-area voters name us a winner, followed by Finalist honors in 2025 and 2026.
- 31,000+
Homeowners served
From our Brookville headquarters and offices in Troy and Lebanon.
What the Award Doesn’t Promise
We’d rather you hear this from us than find it out later. An award is a strong signal, but it has limits, and a good roofer will tell you what they are.
It isn’t a warranty
The award opens the door to GAF’s top warranties, but your coverage comes from the warranty you’re actually registered for. Ask which one, and get the paperwork.
It isn’t permanent
GAF evaluates contractors every year, and each award covers a set period. A plaque from years ago doesn’t prove what a company is doing now, so ask about current status.
It doesn’t fit every roof
Golden Pledge coverage requires a qualifying GAF roofing system and specific installation steps. If an old roof deck needs work first, a good contractor tells you before the tear-off, not after.
Vet Any Roofer in Six Questions
An award like the GAF President's Club is a shortcut, not a substitute for asking questions. Check off each item your roofer can prove. Get all six and the flag goes up.
0–2: keep shopping.
3–5: ask for the missing proof in writing.
All 6: you’ve found a roofer worth trusting.
Our roofing estimates guide shows what a complete quote should list, and Roofing Components Explained covers every layer of a full system, from starter strip to ridge cap. Bring both to your next appointment and compare every answer side by side.
The Team Behind the Award
More than 31,000 Miami Valley homeowners have trusted Thrush & Son, from our Brookville headquarters and offices in Troy and Lebanon. W. Allen Thrush owns the company today, and Corey Thrush is the third generation.
When you call, you reach our own office, and after hours Michelle, our AI assistant, answers around the clock. The same family name stands behind the roof long after the crew drives away, and that consistency is a big part of how a family company keeps its reviews strong year after year.
We install GAF Timberline shingles as a complete system, with matching starter, ridge caps, and attic ventilation. Need help choosing? See Choose a Shingle and our top shingle colors, then browse the project gallery and homeowner reviews.
GAF President's Club Questions, Answered
What homeowners ask us most about GAF awards and certifications.
What is the GAF President's Club?
The GAF President's Club is an annual award GAF gives to contractors from its top certification tier who meet its criteria for performance, reliability, and service. Winners receive a 1, 2, or 3-star award.
How does a roofer qualify for the GAF President's Club?
GAF says winners must install a minimum number of complete GAF roofing systems that qualify for its highest warranties over the prior year, while keeping consistently excellent customer reviews.
How rare is it?
GAF says fewer than half of the contractors in its top certification tier qualify. When it announced its 2019 winners, GAF noted that only one or two percent of roofing contractors nationwide qualify.
Does it change my warranty?
It can. GAF’s own comparison shows that GAF President's Club contractors can offer every GAF warranty, including the Golden Pledge Limited Warranty, which non-certified roofers can’t.
Is it awarded every year?
Yes. GAF evaluates contractors each year, and each award is valid for a set period. GAF lists its 2025 awards as valid from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
How do I check a roofer’s GAF credentials?
Use GAF’s contractor locator on gaf.com, or ask the roofer to show you. Then ask which warranty your roof will carry and get it in writing.
Ready for a Roof Built to GAF’s Highest Standard?
We’ll inspect your roof, explain which GAF warranty fits your home, and put it all in a written quote with no pressure. See our roofing services, and ask about financing.
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