Top Journalists in Roofing Contractors
Art Aisner Roofing Contractor; Roofing Supply Pro
Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro; longtime industry journalist shaping RC/RSP’s news and features for contractors and distributors. Specialties: Contractor business news, M&A, policy, workforce, distribution.
John A. D’Annunzio Roofing Contractor; Building Enclosure
Technical columnist for Roofing Contractor and editorial director at Building Enclosure; advises contractors with deep, practical roof-system expertise. Specialties: Technical roofing systems, design/performance, diagnostics and failures.
Rick Damato Roofing Contractor
Editor Emeritus and longtime columnist at Roofing Contractor; a prominent voice on trends affecting roofing contractors. Specialties: Opinion/analysis, contractor business strategy, distribution insights.
Marcus Dodson Western Roofing Magazine
Publisher-journalist at Western Roofing Magazine, covering WSRCA region contractors and issues that shape their businesses. Specialties: Western U.S. contractor profiles, association coverage, products and case studies.
Karen L. Edwards RoofersCoffeeShop
COO and editor at RoofersCoffeeShop; writes and curates content that helps contractors grow brands and revenue. Specialties: Contractor marketing, digital media, industry community leadership.
Heidi J. Ellsworth RoofersCoffeeShop; contributor to Professional Roofing and Western Roofing
Partner/CEO of RoofersCoffeeShop and prolific columnist/podcaster; a leading storyteller and advocate for roofing contractors. Specialties: Industry leadership, workforce development, marketing, women in roofing.
Megan Ellsworth RoofersCoffeeShop; AskARoofer
Multimedia manager and host of Roofing Road Trips and AskARoofer podcasts; profiles contractor leaders and emerging talent. Specialties: Contractor voices and culture, workforce stories, multimedia reporting.
Bryan Gottlieb Roofing Contractor
Managing editor at Roofing Contractor; develops long-form features and day-to-day reporting for the contractor audience. Specialties: Feature reporting, contractor profiles, events coverage.
Chris Gray Roofing Contractor; Roofing Supply Pro
Editor at Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro; covers daily news and market movers shaping contractor businesses. Specialties: Breaking industry news, Top 100 contractors, legal/crime blotter, distribution.
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Chrystine Elle Hanus Professional Roofing (NRCA)
Associate editor at Professional Roofing (NRCA), contributing features and service journalism for contractors. Specialties: Contractor features, association news, regulations and best practices.
Tanja Kern Roofing Contractor; Roofing Supply Pro
Strategic Content Editor supporting Roofing Contractor and affiliated brands, shaping content that serves contractors and distributors. Specialties: Strategic editorial planning across RC/RSP; contractor success content.
Karen Knapstein Metal Roofing Magazine; Roofing Elements (Shield Wall Media)
Managing editor for Metal Roofing Magazine and Roofing Elements; creates practical, contractor-focused content in the metal segment. Specialties: Metal roofing for contractors, product/how‑to features, case studies.
Lindsay Lewis Building Enclosure (BNP Media)
Editor of Building Enclosure; publishes technical roof‑envelope content useful to commercial roofing contractors and consultants. Specialties: Building enclosure/roofing interface, waterproofing, codes and detailing.
Ambika Puniani Reid Professional Roofing (NRCA)
Editor of Professional Roofing (NRCA), overseeing monthly coverage of the issues shaping contractor operations nationwide. Specialties: Industry editorials, policy and codes, contractor workforce and safety.
Mark Robbins Roofing (Roofing magazine)
Editor in Chief of Roofing magazine since January 2025; veteran editor covering roofing contractors and project profiles. Specialties: Contractor case studies, product/application features, awards programs.
Kaitlin Schuler Roofing & Exteriors (ConstructioNext/Informa)
Associate editor for Roofing & Exteriors (Informa’s ConstructioNext), producing contractor-focused service journalism and programs. Specialties: Roofing & Exteriors digital features, IRE coverage, contractor recognition (Power Players).
Paul Scelsi Roofing Contractor; Air Vent ‘Airing it Out’ podcast
Frequent Roofing Contractor contributor and Air Vent’s ‘Ask the Expert’ seminar leader; writes practical pieces for residential contractors. Specialties: Attic ventilation best practices, residential roofing installation and sales training.
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Sharon Thatcher Rollforming Magazine (Shield Wall Media)
Editor and senior contributor at Rollforming Magazine; covers metal roofing workflows and business for contractors and fabricators. Specialties: Metal roofing/rollforming supply chain, contractor/manufacturer operations.
Gary Thill Roofing & Exteriors (ConstructioNext/Informa); Remodeling/Builder (freelance)
Independent journalist covering Roofing & Exteriors and other trades media; produces service pieces aimed at contractor performance. Specialties: Contractor operations, safety, leadership/management for roofing and exteriors.
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