Wauconda firm's employee earns 'Best Installer' honor

WAUCONDA - Insulation professional Gerardo Macias of Northern Insulation beat 34 competitors to win the title of "America's Best Installer" and the $10,000 grand prize at the Best Installer competition.

The annual competition is hosted by Johns Manville and Insulate America and was held Nov. 7-9 in Denver.

The Best Installer competition brings together insulation installers from across the country to test their installation skills. This year, competitors were tasked with installing JM formaldehyde-free insulation batts into mock home structures, designed with barriers like electrical outlets, pipes and vaulted ceilings.

Macias and the other competitors were judged on their speed, workmanship and the overall quality of the job.

"Gerardo's performance stood out from the rest and we thank him and all of this year's competitors for the important role they play in supporting our insulation industry and promoting energy efficiency," said Bob Wamboldt, president of Insulation Systems at Johns Manville.