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Solutions for Every Rooftop Equipment Securement Need

Solar

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Our Solutions allow solar professionals to mount a photovoltaic system to the roof with utmost confidence, while providing reliability that the array and system will remain in place to prohibit additional rooftop damage.
Our Solutions allow solar professionals to mount a photovoltaic system to the roof with utmost confidence, while providing reliability that the array and system will remain in place to prohibit additional rooftop damage.

Snow Retention

Complete snow retention system designed for low-slope rooftops, providing building owners and contractors a reliable, engineered and tested solution for superior strength and confidence in holding back snow on a commercial roof.
Complete snow retention system designed for low-slope rooftops, providing building owners and contractors a reliable, engineered and tested solution for superior strength and confidence in holding back snow on a commercial roof.

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing

MEP encompasses all rooftop equipment and systems related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing attached to a roof. From HVAC units to inverters and conduit to pipe systems, we have a solution to securely attach those items to a commercial roof.
MEP encompasses all rooftop equipment and systems related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing attached to a roof. From HVAC units to inverters and conduit to pipe systems, we have a solution to securely attach those items to a commercial roof.

Safety, Access
& Egress

We offer solutions to ensure fall safety and safe egress and access atop a roof. The strength our U-Anchor shines when it comes to providing safety to anyone navigating on a commercial roof.
We offer solutions to ensure fall safety and safe egress and access atop a roof. The strength our U-Anchor shines when it comes to providing safety to anyone navigating on a commercial roof.

Communications

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Rooftop Accessories

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A variety of solutions are offered for each and every type of rooftop accessory that is mounted on a commercial roof. Guardrails, Equipment Screens, Exterior Signs & Lighting, Inflatable Tie-Downs and more. If it belongs on a roof, our solutions will secure it.
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Joel Stanley, Founder & CEO

Joel Stanley founder and CEO of, is the inventor of the U-Anchor and all its rooftop securement solutions. With a family history and decades of experience in the commercial roofing industry, he’s been awarded 26 patents. His down to earth approach and inventive nature have revolutionized rooftop equipment securement. He believes educating the industry on current and future rooftop solutions. Joel enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. He volunteers at his church, supports Grapevine High School Lady Mustangs Basketball and is a huge fan of his son’s Southern Virginia University Lacrosse team.

Brain Shamas, VP Strategy & Development

Brian has more than 15 years in the roofing industry in products and development. He possesses an engineering background, giving him a well-rounded arsenal of experience in a diverse industry. He has conducted training courses and is an ambassador for roofing, as he represents Anchor Products and its innovative push to be the leader in roofing. Brian brings a passion for every topic he tackles and delivers that passion with an educational approach to share knowledge and experience to others in the field.

Daniel Blasini PhD, Director of Operations & Technical Services

Daniel has more than 17 years of experience in the commercial roofing manufacturing industry. He possesses a technical background, with expertise in materials testing, product design and installation. He holds patents in material design and manufacturing of commercial roof membranes. The current focus areas at Anchor Products® are on manufacturing high-quality roof top attachments, codes compliance and promoting education via industry trade associations. He believes in the motto “Once a roofer, always a roofer”.

 

Scott Carpenter, Director of Sales

Scott has over 40 years of experience creating roof-top solutions while serving on numerous industry boards and advisory councils. A commitment to building trust and relationships with manufacturers, specifiers, and installers to create a great customer experience is his paramount focus. These valued relationships have established Scott as an industry expert in mechanical attachment/anchoring systems that blend high-value and operational security for the best fastening solution possible. Scott lives on his family farm in Locust, North Carolina with his beloved wife Lynn. Scott and Lynn have three grown children and four grandchildren. He is passionate about sharing his story and is extremely active in his local church and community.

Ron Spataro, Director of Marketing

Ron Spataro is responsibile for all marketing initiatives, from research and planning to execution and analysis. His leadership roles are focused on data analytics, development and implementation of corporate marketing strategy and new product introduction. Starting with his experience as a senior executive for major national advertising agencies, Ron has directed and executed successful advertising and marketing campaigns for a diverse group of national, regional, and local brands. Ron is a motivated marketing strategist who utilized his experiences to position the Anchor Products brand to a broader audience. For fun, he likes to fish, ride Harleys with his wife, and spend time with his four grandkids.

Jim Renard, Controller

Jim has 17 years of experience in the commercial roofing industry and has more than 30 years of experience in the accounting field. Jim obtained his MBA in Accounting from Pittsburg State University and holds an active CPA License. Jim has a variety of work experience and knowledge from both manufacturing and commercial roofing companies. Jim has a passion for the commercial roofing industry and the accounting profession. During time away from work, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife, family and traveling.

Joel Stanley, Founder & CEO

Joel Stanley founder and CEO of, is the inventor of the U-Anchor and all its rooftop securement solutions. With a family history and decades of experience in the commercial roofing industry, he’s been awarded 26 patents. His down to earth approach and inventive nature have revolutionized rooftop equipment securement. He believes educating the industry on current and future rooftop solutions. Joel enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. He volunteers at his church, supports Grapevine High School Lady Mustangs Basketball and is a huge fan of his son’s Southern Virginia University Lacrosse team.

Brain Shamas, VP Strategy & Development

Brian has more than 15 years in the roofing industry in products and development. He possesses an engineering background, giving him a well-rounded arsenal of experience in a diverse industry. He has conducted training courses and is an ambassador for roofing, as he represents Anchor Products and its innovative push to be the leader in roofing. Brian brings a passion for every topic he tackles and delivers that passion with an educational approach to share knowledge and experience to others in the field.

Daniel Blasini PhD, Director of Operations & Technical Services

Daniel has more than 17 years of experience in the commercial roofing manufacturing industry. He possesses a technical background, with expertise in materials testing, product design and installation. He holds patents in material design and manufacturing of commercial roof membranes. The current focus areas at Anchor Products® are on manufacturing high-quality roof top attachments, codes compliance and promoting education via industry trade associations. He believes in the motto “Once a roofer, always a roofer”.

 

Scott Carpenter, Director of Sales

Scott has over 40 years of experience creating roof-top solutions while serving on numerous industry boards and advisory councils. A commitment to building trust and relationships with manufacturers, specifiers, and installers to create a great customer experience is his paramount focus. These valued relationships have established Scott as an industry expert in mechanical attachment/anchoring systems that blend high-value and operational security for the best fastening solution possible. Scott lives on his family farm in Locust, North Carolina with his beloved wife Lynn. Scott and Lynn have three grown children and four grandchildren. He is passionate about sharing his story and is extremely active in his local church and community.

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Ron Spataro, Director of Marketing

Ron Spataro is responsibile for all marketing initiatives, from research and planning to execution and analysis. His leadership roles are focused on data analytics, development and implementation of corporate marketing strategy and new product introduction. Starting with his experience as a senior executive for major national advertising agencies, Ron has directed and executed successful advertising and marketing campaigns for a diverse group of national, regional, and local brands. Ron is a motivated marketing strategist who utilized his experiences to position the Anchor Products brand to a broader audience. For fun, he likes to fish, ride Harleys with his wife, and spend time with his four grandkids.

Jim Renard, Controller

Jim has 17 years of experience in the commercial roofing industry and has more than 30 years of experience in the accounting field. Jim obtained his MBA in Accounting from Pittsburg State University and holds an active CPA License. Jim has a variety of work experience and knowledge from both manufacturing and commercial roofing companies. Jim has a passion for the commercial roofing industry and the accounting profession. During time away from work, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife, family and traveling.

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