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Chris Gray

Chris Gray

Chris Gray is the former editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.

Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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Third Annual NWIR Day Put Women on the Fast Track to Success

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 3, 2020
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National Women in Roofing held its third annual NWIR Day, the premiere conference for women in the industry to gather and learn business strategies and tactics from one another.


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Heidi Ellsworth Earns Inaugural WORLD Award from NWIR

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 3, 2020
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National Women in Roofing awarded its first-ever WORLD Award to Heidi Ellsworth, president of HJE Consulting and a founding member of NWIR, during NWIR Day 2020.


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GAF Unveils Timberline HDZ Shingles Powered by LayerLock Technology on IRE Show Floor

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 30, 2020
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GAF's new Timberline HDZ shingles include a wider nailing area and can be installed with GAF's new WindProven Warranty, the first roofing shingle warranty with no wind limit.


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Contractor Profile: Absolute Roofing

By pairing a lighthearted marketing approach with meticulous roofing services, Absolute Roofing LLC brings high-quality work to Nebraska with a smile.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 21, 2020
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While this roofing contractor is about having fun, customers have come to rely on its expertise and meticulous attention to detail.
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Roofing Contractor Arrested for Stabbing Supervisor at Florida Worksite

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 20, 2020
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A roofing contractor who allegedly stabbed his supervisor on Jan. 15 is being charged with attempted first degree murder in Florida.


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ARMA’s Q4 2019 Report Reveals Rise in BUR, Decrease in Shingles and Bitumen

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 17, 2020
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association's latest report shows a rise in BUR, but drops in both shingle and modified bitumen shipments in the U.S. and Canada.


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NRCA, Roofing Industry Mourns the Loss of Samuel Piper

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 16, 2020
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Sam Piper, 96, passed away on Jan. 8, 2020. His significant contributions to the roofing industry include serving on the NRCA and the Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association.


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OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Fines Against North Florida Roofing Contractor for Egregious Fall Hazards

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 15, 2020
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Due to its history including 19 inspections and 42 citations, Florida Roofing Experts Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla. faces more than $1 million in penalties after exposing employees to fall hazards.


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Project Profile: McElroy Metal’s Complex Solar Conversion Project

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 15, 2020
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An Illinois manufacturing facility for McElroy Metal utilized state-of-the art clamps and brackets on two different metal roof types to install solar panel systems.


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Restoration Builders Inc. Acquires AVCO Roofing, Multiple Roofing Contractors

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 14, 2020
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Restoration Builders has announced that AVCO Roofing Inc. in Texas is the latest roofing contractor to join its family of companies.


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