Top Journalists in Repair Services
Kristen R. Bayles Plumbing & Mechanical; Supply House Times
Associate editor across Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times who reports on contractor operations, emerging tech and business trends serving service contractors. Specialties: PHCP trades coverage; plumbing/HVAC service businesses; contractor operations; product and code trends.
Natalie Forster Plumbing & Mechanical; Supply House Times
Editorial director overseeing Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times; bridges wholesalers and contractors with regular reporting on service operations and the supply chain. Specialties: PHCP/PVF distribution and contractor relations; workforce; showrooms; service-business strategy.
Geoffrey A. Fowler The Washington Post
Washington Post technology columnist known for investigations and service journalism on repairability, parts access and consumer rights that affect repair services. Specialties: Consumer tech and repairability; right-to-repair; warranties and consumer rights impacting service markets.
Kyle Gargaro The ACHR News
Editorial director and associate publisher leading ACHR News’ coverage of HVAC service contractors and the policies shaping the trade. Specialties: HVACR contractor business; service management; policy and market trends.
Sean Hollister The Verge
Senior editor who frequently breaks national right‑to‑repair and repairability stories influencing parts access, service documentation and independent repair. Specialties: Right-to-repair and repairability; consumer electronics parts and service policies.
John Huetter Automotive News
Automotive News reporter (formerly RDN editorial content director) covering the policies and business dynamics tied to vehicle service and repair. Specialties: Auto retail service (fixed ops), F&I, compliance and FTC rules impacting dealership service and independent shops.
Chris Jones Endeavor Business Media (Vehicle Repair Group: Ratchet+Wrench, Motor Age, PTEN, etc.)
Group editorial director for Endeavor Business Media’s Vehicle Repair Group, guiding content for leading automotive service and collision titles. Specialties: Auto repair business leadership; shop management; multi-brand editorial strategy across service trades.
Nicole Krawcke PM Engineer; also contributes across Plumbing & Mechanical
Chief editor steering PME coverage that connects engineering standards to field service realities for plumbing/mechanical contractors. Specialties: Plumbing/mechanical design and service; codes; contractor best practices.
Lurah Lowery Repairer Driven News
Editorial content director reporting daily on collision-repair business, policy and technical procedures for shops. Specialties: Collision repair industry news; legislation; insurer relations; OEM repair procedures.
Mike Manges Modern Tire Dealer
Editor of Modern Tire Dealer covering the business of tire dealers and their service operations, from staffing to equipment and OEM programs. Specialties: Tire-service retail; shop operations; distribution trends affecting tire and service bays.
Mike Mavrigian Motor Age
Editor at Motor Age producing practical repair coverage and training-oriented features for service technicians and shop leaders. Specialties: Automotive service and repair; technical coverage for working technicians; shop processes.
Teresa Moss Repairer Driven News
Editorial content director focused on the collision-repair business, OEM repair standards and regulatory developments impacting shops. Specialties: Collision repair policy; shop operations; legal and regulatory updates.
Jim Myers Ratchet+Wrench
Editor-in-chief guiding Ratchet+Wrench’s service‑shop leadership coverage, profiles and operator playbooks. Specialties: Independent auto repair shop management; leadership; growth strategy.
Dan Shine Automotive News; Fixed Ops Journal
Senior editor and founding editor of Fixed Ops Journal who oversees Automotive News service/parts coverage and trends in dealership operations. Specialties: Fixed operations (service and parts) coverage; dealership service strategy; industry studies.
Jay Sicht FenderBender; ABRN
Editor-in-chief for FenderBender and ABRN covering collision-repair business models, technology and training. Specialties: Collision repair operations; ADAS calibration; MSO strategy.
Steve Spaulding Contractor Magazine
Editor-in-chief serving service contractors with management, technology and best‑practice reporting. Specialties: Plumbing/hydronic and mechanical service contracting; field tech management; tools/tech.
Colin Staub Resource Recycling / E‑Scrap News
Resource Recycling reporter behind E‑Scrap News’ coverage of repair/refurb, parts flows and right‑to‑repair impacts on reuse markets. Specialties: Electronics reuse/refurbishment; ITAD; repair market policy (e‑waste and circularity).
Brandon Steckler Motor Age
Technical editor at Motor Age and longtime diagnostician producing repair‑how‑to features and training for working techs. Specialties: Automotive diagnostics and repair procedures; technician training content.
Jason Stahl BodyShop Business (Babcox Media)
Editor of BodyShop Business covering profitability, efficiency and repair‑quality practices for collision centers. Specialties: Collision repair shop management; operations; industry events and training.
Tom Valentino National Oil & Lube News
Editor leading NOLN’s coverage of the quick‑maintenance sector, operator profiles and service‑bay best practices. Specialties: Quick lube and preventive maintenance service; franchise/operator strategy; equipment and staffing.
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