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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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Survey Reveals Roofing Considered Toughest Contractor Job in the U.S.

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 9, 2020
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A recent survey from CraftJack asked contractors of all stripes as well as consumers to rank job types regarding their physicality and difficulty to master.


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Roofing Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Scamming Victims Out of $250,000

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 6, 2020
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A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty to several charges related to scamming more than three dozen victims in Massachusetts with bogus roofing services.


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Safety Recall: Guardian’s SRL-LE with Stainless Steel or Web Lifelines

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 3, 2020
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A safety recall notice has been issued for the Guardian Fall Protection leading edge-compatible self-retracting lifelines that utilize a stainless steel or web lifeline.


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10 Favorite Roofing Stories on Social Media

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 31, 2019
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Which RC stories captured the attention of roofing contractors on social media? Find out here as we count 10 them down.


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Massachusetts Roofing Contractor Dies After Falling From Barn

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 31, 2019
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A 25-year-old roofer has died after falling from the roof of a barn on Dec. 28. Police say the man died due to cardiac arrest while waiting to be airlifted to a hospital.


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Top 10 Most Popular Roofing Stories from 2019

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 30, 2019
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Which stories captured the attention of RC readers in 2019? Find out with our latest top 10 list.


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Thieves Steal Shingles, Two Christmas Trees from Colorado Home

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 24, 2019
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Grinches not only stole shingles from a Denver family around the holidays, they also helped themselves to two Christmas trees.


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Roofing Fatalities are Over 10 Times the Average National Rate in Latest BLS Report

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 23, 2019
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A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the rate of fatalities among roofers was among the highest of all occupations in 2018.


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Michigan Vet Receives New Roof Thanks to Beacon of Hope

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 20, 2019
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Beacon Roofing Supply donated a new roof to a deserving Michigan veteran as part of its Beacon of Hope contest, and is set to donate four more by spring 2020.


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Best of Success 2019 Draws Record Crowd

The 15th annual conference held in Miami drew another large crowd of roofing professionals from around the globe.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
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Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 18, 2019
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Hundreds of roofing contractors from across the United States and beyond traveled to South Florida to be part of RC's 15th annual Best of Success conference.
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