Top Journalists in Lumber and Building Products
Rick Schumacher LBM Journal
Executive Editor & Publisher of LBM Journal; launched LBM Journal in 2003 after covering the sector since the 1990s; frequent columnist and conference host. Specialties: LBM dealers and distribution, industry leadership, market trends, events
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Mike Berger LBM Journal
Editor at LBM Journal; 25+ years in home improvement and woodworking media; contributor since 2017. Specialties: LBM product coverage, dealer operations, profiles and features
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Wendy Sturges LBM Journal
Managing Editor at LBM Journal (since Sept. 2023) with 10+ years’ reporting experience and a focus on feature writing and data analysis. Specialties: Dealer profiles, market data features, industry news
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Ken Clark Hardware & Building Supply Dealer (HBSDealer)
Editor in Chief of Hardware & Building Supply Dealer; covering hardware stores and lumberyards since 2006. Specialties: Hardware and building supply dealers, M&A, policy impacts, retail ops
Robby Brumberg Hardware & Building Supply Dealer (HBSDealer)
Editor at HBSDealer; joined the brand to lead timely, insightful coverage of trends and challenges for hardware and building supply readers. Specialties: Business features, industry trends, dealer success stories
Tim Burke Hardware & Building Supply Dealer (HBSDealer)
Associate Editor at HBSDealer focusing on hardware stores and DIY retail coverage. Specialties: Hardware retailing, dealer operations, product/merchandising news
Kéta Kosman Madison’s Lumber Reporter
Owner/Publisher/Editor of Madison’s Lumber Reporter; leads weekly lumber pricing and analysis used across the industry. Specialties: Softwood lumber prices, mill curtailments, North American market analysis
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Andy Johnson Hardwood Market Report (HMR)
Editor at Hardwood Market Report (HMR), contributing weekly benchmark pricing and analysis for U.S. hardwood markets. Specialties: Hardwood lumber pricing and market commentary
David Caldwell Hardwood Market Report (HMR)
Editor at HMR, part of Fastmarkets Forest Products’ editorial/pricing team producing weekly hardwood benchmarks and market intel. Specialties: Hardwood market pricing, Eastern U.S. species, import trends
Tony Burbeck Hardwood Market Report (HMR)
Editor at HMR providing independent hardwood lumber price assessments and commentary. Specialties: Hardwood indices, market reporting, North American trade flows
Ben Stanley Hardwood Market Report (HMR)
Editor at HMR covering weekly hardwood pricing and industry developments. Specialties: Hardwood pricing and analytics, market news
David Koenig Building Products Digest / The Merchant Magazine (526 Media Group)
Managing Editor for Building Products Digest and The Merchant Magazine, longstanding trade titles covering LBM distribution and products. Specialties: LBM dealer/distributor news, regional markets (West), product launches
Caroline Broderick Pro Builder (Endeavor Business Media)
Senior Editor – Products at Pro Builder; leads product trend coverage and awards, with frequent features on windows/doors, exteriors, and systems. Specialties: Residential building products, product roundups, MVP Awards
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Clayton DeKorne The Journal of Light Construction (Zonda)
Chief Editor of JLC Group (JLC, Remodeling, Tools of the Trade, Professional Deck Builder); veteran products and building-science editor. Specialties: Building science, products and tools, residential construction methods
Tim Healey The Journal of Light Construction (Zonda)
Senior Editor at JLC; frequent contributor on products, field practices and code issues for residential pros. Specialties: Field techniques, code/safety notes, new product applications
Art Aisner Roofing Contractor (BNP Media)
Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor (and Roofing Supply Pro); leads editorial strategy and product/market coverage for the roofing sector. Specialties: Roofing materials, contractor business, supply chain/policy impacts
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Drew Vass Door & Window Market (DWM) Magazine (Key Media & Research)
Executive Editor (and Associate Publisher) at Door & Window Market (DWM); covers fenestration industry news, M&A, and policy/regulatory issues. Specialties: Windows, doors, fenestration manufacturing and distribution
Laurie Cowin Window + Door (National Glass Association)
Editor of Window + Door (NGA); leads product/features coverage and annual ‘Industry Pulse’ and event previews for the fenestration supply chain. Specialties: Residential fenestration trends, products, market analysis
William Sampson Woodworking Network / FDMC
Editorial Director at Woodworking Network/FDMC; longtime woodworking journalist whose coverage intersects with building products and components. Specialties: Wood products manufacturing, tools/equipment, supply chain impacts
Dan Tratensek Hardware Retailing (NHPA)
COO/Publisher at NHPA’s Hardware Retailing; veteran journalist who writes on independent hardware/LBM retail trends and economics. Specialties: Independent channel (hardware/home centers/LBM), research and retail trends
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