Top Journalists in Flooring Contractors

Amy Rush-Imber Floor Covering Weekly

Publisher & Editor in Chief leading FCW’s coverage across products, installation issues, and contractor-related business topics. Specialties: Retail and commercial flooring trends, contractor partnerships, trade shows (TISE/Surfaces), business strategy for dealers and installers.

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Mallory Cruise-McGrath Floor Covering Weekly

Senior Managing Editor directing FCW’s day-to-day reporting on flooring businesses and installation market movers. Specialties: Industry news, retailer/installer best practices, event coverage, product and design trends.

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Sharyn Bernard Floor Covering Weekly

Business & Special Projects Editor producing in-depth features relevant to flooring contractors’ operations and growth. Specialties: Business features, contractor spotlights, special projects, market analysis.

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Suzy Krogulski Floor Covering Weekly

Associate Editor covering news and digital features across the contractor ecosystem. Specialties: News, product coverage, digital stories supporting installers and dealers.

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Steven (Steve) Feldman Floor Covering News

Publisher/Editorial Director shaping FCNews’ comprehensive coverage of flooring retailers, distributors, and installers. Specialties: Executive analysis, retail/contractor economics, industry leadership interviews.

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Reginald (Reggie) Tucker Floor Covering News

Managing/Executive Editor leading reporting on product categories and contractor operations nationwide. Specialties: Hard surface/soft surface segments, installation business, technology, contractor-focused news.

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Ken Ryan Floor Covering News

Senior Editor with extensive coverage of installation issues across residential and commercial markets. Specialties: Retailer and installer best practices, market trends, installation and underlayment coverage.

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Megan Salzano Floor Covering News

Senior Associate Editor/Senior Editor and Digital Director focusing on timely contractor-relevant stories across channels. Specialties: Digital features, product/installation news, profiles of contractors and emerging leaders.

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Kemp Harr Floor Focus / FloorDaily.net

Publisher/Owner of Floor Focus and FloorDaily; a leading voice interviewing executives and analyzing impacts on contractors. Specialties: Market intelligence, contractor channel dynamics, executive interviews, commercial segments.

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Darius Helm Floor Focus / FloorDaily.net

Executive Editor known for data-rich features and show coverage relevant to specifying and installing teams. Specialties: Category deep-dives (LVT, carpet, tile), commercial design trends, installation implications for contractors.

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Jessica Chevalier Floor Focus / FloorDaily.net

Features Editor profiling contractors and sharing actionable operations insights. Specialties: Best practices, contractor profiles, small-business operations for flooring firms.

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Jennifer Bardoner Floor Focus / FloorDaily.net

Editor contributing to feature packages on market trends and installation-related topics. Specialties: Editing/reporting across Floor Focus features, with coverage impacting installers and dealers.

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Tanja Kern FLOOR Trends & Installation (BNP Media)

Associate Publisher & Editorial Director leading the merged FLOOR Trends & Installation brand covering the full contractor lifecycle. Specialties: Installation workforce, dealer–installer alignment, commercial and residential product/installation trends.

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Beth Miller FLOOR Trends & Installation / Floor Covering Installer

Managing Editor overseeing daily digital and FCI podcast content tailored to installers and contractors. Specialties: Installer training, tools/techniques, podcasts and digital content for field pros.

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Jon Namba Floor Covering Installer (part of FLOOR Trends & Installation)

Editorial Director for Floor Covering Installer and longtime installation expert and columnist. Specialties: Installation standards and methods, field problem-solving, training for installers/contractors.

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Kim M. Wahlgren Wood Floor Business (AB Media)

Editor managing WFB’s print, web, and E‑News with a focus on wood-floor contractors’ craft and business. Specialties: Wood-floor contractor business, sanding/finishing techniques, awards and contractor spotlights.

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Lesley A. Goddin TileLetter (NTCA)

Editorial Director and Senior Writer at TileLetter, serving the tile installation contractor community. Specialties: Tile installation standards, NTCA training, contractor best practices and technical Q&A.

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Brett Miller Hardwood Floors Magazine (NWFA)

Technical Editor and NWFA education leader authoring hands-on guidance for wood-floor contractors. Specialties: NWFA technical standards, wood-floor installation/sand/finish, inspections and education.

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Burt Bollinger Hardwood Floors Magazine (NWFA)

Editor guiding HFM’s coverage of wood-floor contractors’ techniques, business, and industry news. Specialties: Editorial leadership, contractor business features, training and tools coverage for wood-floor pros.

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Lindsay Baillie Floor Covering News

Associate Editor/Digital Media Coordinator supporting FCNews’ contractor-relevant coverage across platforms. Specialties: Digital storytelling, news and profiles touching retailer–installer collaboration and product/installation updates.

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