The Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) recently named John Deal, National Sales Manager for Duro-Last Roofing as its Vendor of the Year for 2010 during the group’s national conference in Long Beach, California.

Deal has been a member of RFMA and its Education Committee since its inception in 2004. He currently holds the title of Co-Chairman of the Education Committee and sits on the Magazine Editorial Board for RFMA’s new Facilitator magazine.

“It was a surprise to be recognized as ‘Vendor of the Year’ for RFMA, said Deal. “I enjoy being involved in such a dynamic organization where I am able to network and build relationships with facility managers and vendors throughout the restaurant industry.”

Duro-Last was also recognized by Darden Restaurants as “Vendor of the Year” for 2010. Over 8 million square feet of Duro-Last roofing membrane have been installed on 1,138 Darden restaurants since 1987.