8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):	October 15, 2007
	(October 15, 2007)

BEACON ROOFING SUPPLY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
000-50924	36-4173371
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
	Identification No.)
1 Lakeland Park Drive
Peabody, MA	01960
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)
(877) 645-7663
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Paul M. Isabella as President and Chief Operating Officer.  Mr. Isabella is expected to join the Company in November 2007 and his extensive background includes over 30 years of experience at major U.S. corporations where he had responsibility for operations, distribution and logistics, customer service, marketing, sales, strategic planning and supply chain management.  Mr. Isabella, 52, began his career with General Electric Company in 1977 and worked in various GE businesses for 22 years.  Following his tenure at GE, Mr. Isabella held executive management positions at Eastman Kodak and The Stanley Works, a worldwide producer of tools and security products, where he was Stanley’s Sr. Vice President of Global Operations from 2001 to 2005.  From 2005-2007, Mr. Isabella was Executive Vice President of Cooper Industries where he had responsibility for the $3 billion group of electrical businesses known as the Cooper Connection.  A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Isabella’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibit 99.1  Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. Press Release dated October 15, 2007

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. Press Release dated October 15, 2007

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		BEACON ROOFING SUPPLY, INC.
Date:	October 15, 2007	By:	/s/ David R. Grace
			David R. Grace
			Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS

From Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., Peabody, Mass. For Use Upon Receipt

Beacon Roofing Supply Announces the Appointment of Paul M. Isabella as President and Chief Operating Officer

PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)—October 15, 2007--Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: BECN) today announced the appointment of Paul M. Isabella as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Isabella’s extensive background includes over 30 years of leadership positions at major U.S. corporations where he had responsibility for operations, distribution and logistics, customer service, marketing, sales, strategic planning and supply chain management.

Mr. Isabella began his career with General Electric Company in 1977 and worked in various GE businesses for 22 years. Following his tenure at GE, Mr. Isabella held executive management positions at Eastman Kodak and The Stanley Works, where he was Senior Vice President of Global Operations. From 2005-2007, Mr. Isabella was Executive Vice President of Cooper Industries where he had responsibility for the $3 billion group of electrical businesses known as the Cooper Connection.

“We are very excited to have Paul join our Company,” said Robert R. Buck, Beacon’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Paul’s substantial industry experience and leadership skills will be great assets to our employees, customers and shareholders and will foster Beacon’s continued growth and success.” Mr. Isabella added, “I greatly look forward to joining Beacon and helping to fulfill its mission to be the leading North American supplier of exterior building products and add value for the Company’s shareholders.”

Mr. Isabella is married with two children and received his bachelor of science degree from Cortland State University in 1977. He also is a graduate of General Electric’s Manufacturing Management Program. He is expected to begin with the Company in November, 2007.

About Beacon Roofing Supply Inc.:

Beacon Roofing Supply is a leading distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products, currently operating 178 branches in 34 states and in Eastern Canada.

CONTACT: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

David Grace, 978-535-7668 x14 dgrace@beaconroofingsupply.com