Top Journalists in Painting Contractors
Courtney Bassett PCI Magazine
Managing Editor at PCI Magazine (BNP Media), which covers the global paint and coatings sector with technical features and industry news consumed by many painting contractors and specifiers. Specialties: Coatings industry news and features for contractors/formulators; market trends; product and application coverage.
Mary Cadden CoatingsTech (American Coatings Association)
Associate Editor at CoatingsTech, the American Coatings Association’s magazine with worldwide distribution to paint and coatings professionals. Specialties: Technical articles and industry coverage for architectural/industrial coatings; standards and regulatory updates impacting contractors.
Haley Carnahan PaintSquare News (Technology Publishing Co.)
Managing Editor for PaintSquare News at Technology Publishing Co., delivering weekly contractor-facing headlines across protective, marine, and architectural coatings. Specialties: Protective/marine and commercial coatings news; contractor-focused coverage; industry projects and events.
Stephanie Chizik CoatingsPro Magazine (AMPP)
Editor-in-Chief of CoatingsPro Magazine (AMPP), a bimonthly publication focused on real‑world projects and jobsite practice for commercial and industrial coatings contractors. Specialties: Commercial/industrial coatings projects from the applicator’s point of view; contractor best practices; safety.
Ben DuBose CoatingsPro Magazine (AMPP)
News Editor/Staff Writer at CoatingsPro, reporting on contractor‑centric news and project coverage for the AMPP coatings community. Specialties: News and analysis for industrial/commercial coatings contractors; AMPP community updates; contractor case studies.
Andrew Dwyer American Painting Contractor (APC)
Publisher/host for APC’s Paint Radio and longtime APC communicator; he covers contractor business topics and moderates discussions with leading pro painters. Specialties: Painting contractor business strategy; industry interviews; multimedia journalism (podcasts, video, print).
Meghann Finn Sepulveda inPAINT magazine (contributor)
Freelance journalist with frequent bylines in inPAINT, profiling contractors and specialty segments such as rope‑access painting and multifamily work. Specialties: Profiles and how‑to content for specialty/commercial painting (e.g., rope‑access), vendor interviews, business growth.
Brian Goldie JPCL — The Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (Technology Publishing Co.)
Technical Editor at JPCL, contributing technical oversight and content to the journal of record for protective and marine coatings contractors. Specialties: Protective coatings technical practice; standards; contractor methods for steel and concrete in industrial environments.
Amanda Haar inPAINT magazine (contributor)
Longtime inPAINT contributor and former managing editor who writes practical pieces for painting contractors on products, tech and workflows. Specialties: Contractor operations and product trend coverage; tools and resources for pro painters; business tips.
Kevin Hoffman American Painting Contractor (APC)
Editor‑in‑Chief at American Painting Contractor; leads APC’s print/digital content and co‑hosts the Paint Radio podcast for pro painters. Specialties: Painting‑contractor business, news and product coverage; APC editorial leadership; podcast co‑hosting.
Emily Howard Freelance (former APC Editor‑in‑Chief; contributor to BEHR Pro)
Veteran trade journalist specializing in pro painting; former APC Editor‑in‑Chief, now writing contractor‑focused pieces for BEHR’s On the Job blog and other outlets. Specialties: Educational content for pro painters; contractor operations and safety; editorial leadership in the painting trade.
Kristin Johansson PCI Magazine (BNP Media)
Associate Publisher and Chief Editor of PCI Magazine, overseeing content that spans coatings technology and industry developments relevant to contractors. Specialties: Editorial leadership across coatings industry topics; conference programming; contractor‑relevant R&D and market trends.
Charles Lange PaintSquare / JPCL (Technology Publishing Co.)
Editor‑in‑Chief at PaintSquare/JPCL, directing coverage of industrial/commercial painting, specifications, and contractor practice. Specialties: Protective/marine and commercial coatings; contractor news; JPCL editorial direction.
Anthony Locicero Coatings World (Rodman Media)
Associate Editor at Coatings World, covering industry developments that often impact painting contractors and their suppliers. Specialties: Breaking news and features on paints and coatings; contractor‑adjacent topics like product launches and association news.
Malcolm McNeil CoatingsPro Magazine (AMPP)
Technical Editor supporting CoatingsPro’s contractor‑centric coverage with practical, field‑focused guidance on applications and safety. Specialties: Technical editing for contractor audiences; application methods; surface prep and equipment.
Kerry Pianoforte Coatings World (Rodman Media)
Editor of Coatings World, leading coverage of the global paints/coatings market with frequent relevance to pro contractors. Specialties: Global paint and coatings industry news; association/contractor news; M&A and product trends.
Jake Poinier inPAINT magazine (contributor)
Freelance journalist with recurring inPAINT bylines on contractor operations and repair/estimation practices; also known as “Dr. Freelance.” Specialties: How‑to and business operations for pro painters; estimating/repairs; contractor profiles.
Jerry Rabushka American Painting Contractor (APC)
Long‑time APC writer/editor covering contractor success stories, customer relations and business lessons for pro painters. Specialties: Painting‑contractor profiles and business advice; APC features; industry storytelling.
Lisa Sciortino CoatingsPro Magazine (AMPP)
Managing Editor at CoatingsPro Magazine, coordinating contractor‑centric features and digital packages for AMPP’s coatings audience. Specialties: Managing editorial for contractor‑focused features; project case studies; digital content for coatings pros.
Brian Sodoma inPAINT magazine (contributor)
Freelance journalist with frequent inPAINT features on contractor business topics and association developments affecting pro painters. Specialties: Contractor business strategy, association news (PCA), and market insights for painting companies.
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