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Courtney Dobson

Courtney Dobson

Courtney Dobson is the Managing Editor of Roofing Contractor. She attended Oakland University and graduated with a degree in journalism.
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Matt McGrew

Matt Mcgrew: Following In His Father’s Roofing Footsteps

Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
March 21, 2017
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McGrew, 36, grew up watching his father on the roof, learning the ropes and observing what it takes to manage a company that’s been in business for over 70 years.
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Tamira Trujillo

Young Gun Tamira Trujillo: Empowering Women in the Roofing Industry

Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
March 21, 2017
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Tamira Trujillo began her roofing career at a restoration company, and is now
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nemeon

Nurturing the Next Generation of Roofing Contractors

NEMEON’s NextGen Group Keeps the Focus on Growing the Roofing Industry from the Distribution Side
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
March 20, 2017
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NEMEON continues to organize and empower industry leaders of the future through its NextGen initiative.
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Aaron Nitzkin

Q&A with Aaron Nitzkin: Solar Energy's Steady Growth in Recent Years Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
February 23, 2017
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Last year was a big one for the solar roofing industry with the renewal of federal tax credits and the announcement of Tesla's 'solar shingle.'
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Jason Wacker

Contractor Q&A with Jason Wacker of WCC Roofing Co.

The Owner of WCC Roofing Co. has Rebuilt the Company From The Ground Up By Focusing on the Details
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
February 3, 2017
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WCC Roofing Co. was founded in 1990 with a single location in St. Louis.
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Banff Lodging Moose Hotel & Suites

Upholding the Golden Rule and Fully Committed to the Customer

Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
December 5, 2016
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Changing the perception of the roofing industry is something that many roofing contractors take seriously.
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clearwater

Best of Success: Sobering Thoughts about Marijuana Use in the Workplace

Christine Clearwater
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
December 2, 2016
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The session, “Legally Addressing Marijuana in Your Workplace,” focused on educating employers on marijuana and other harmful drugs.
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Mark Lee

Best of Success: Recruiting and Retaining Employees Successfully

Mark Lee
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
December 2, 2016
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Mark Lee took the stage at Best of Success to discuss how the established recruiting program in place at Baker incorporates both company culture and employee development.
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roofing technology

Best of Success: How Contractors Use Technology and Social Media to Win

Contractor Panel and Bill Combes
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
December 2, 2016
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With a panel led by Jim Johnson, contractors at Best of Success were presented with an interesting session regarding technology.
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Pringle and Yarbrough

Best of Success: A Closer Look at Safety from the Viewpoints of a Contractor and Inspector

Bob Pringle and Keven Yarbrough
Courtney Dobson
Courtney Dobson
December 2, 2016
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Bob Pringle’s presentation at this year’s Best of Success focused on the importance of safety within roofing companies.
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