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Home » Authors » Chris Gray
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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ARTICLES

Rachel Garcia is the NWiR 2025 WORLD Award Veteran winner
IRE 2025

NWIR Names Rachel Garcia as 2025 WORLD Award Veteran Winner

Sarah Sutton-Shouse Receives 2025 Rising Star Award
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 18, 2025
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Rachel Garcia, a dedicated leader and industry advocate, received NWIR's 2025 WORLD Award Veteran honor for her contributions to roofing and community development.


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State of the Industry

Product, Labor and Sales: What Distributors Need to Know for 2025

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 12, 2025
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Our latest report dives into what contractors are buying and selling, along with what keeps them up at night. Find out how to best partner with your contractor customers to win in 2025.


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State of the Roofing Industry
2025 State of the Industry Report

State of the Roofing Industry: Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Contractors

Roofing contractors from around the country identify the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 10, 2025
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Roofing contractors from around the country participate in RC’s annual research initiative and identify the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2025.
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Podcast

Dear Anna: Is AI Affecting How Customers Find My Business?

Contractors need to shore up their marketing to ensure AI platforms will recommend them when consumers seek out services
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 10, 2025
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With artificial intelligence built into search engines and social media alike, contractors need to adapt to ensure their companies are the ones AI recommends to customers.


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Distributor News

Beacon Once Again Rejects $11-Billion Buyout from QXO

Beacon board repeats claims QXO's offer undervalues the company while QXO urges Beacon to let shareholders decide
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 6, 2025
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Beacon's board submitted a unanimous recommendation to its shareholders to reject QXO's offer to acquire all outstanding shares at $124.25 per share in cash.


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2025 State of the Roofing Industry Report

Roofing Contractors Continue to Adapt and Keep Sights on Sales in Evolving Marketplace
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 5, 2025
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Roofing Contractor's 2025 State of the Industry report data shows roofing contractors remain confident about sales volume and improving technology. However, worries over labor shortages continue as the construction industry struggles to fill open positions.
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Quarterly Report

ARMA Report: Shingles Popular Despite Interest in Alternative Roofing Materials

Q4 2024 shipment report shows record-breaking shipment numbers for domestic shingles and modified bitumen
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 3, 2025
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Asphalt roofing shipments dipped in Q4 2024, continuing a seasonal trend, but the year saw record highs in several categories, including the strongest year for U.S. shingle shipments since 2017 despite growing interest in roofing materials like metal.


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Top 100

The 2024 Top 150 Roofing Contractors by Region

Find out how the Top 150 contractors stack up when ranked according to their markets
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 30, 2025
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The Top 100 list expanded to 150 in 2024, and a slew of new roofing contractor entrants came with it. As in years past, we dissect the data to see how our returning and new listees compare when ranked by their regional markets.


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Distributor News

Barry Buchman Named Director of Business Development at NEMEON

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 24, 2025
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Beginning his building materials career in 1985, Buchman is now taking on a leadership position with the NEMEON cooperative of independent roofing and siding distributors.


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ERIK ZADROZNY 2025

Roofing Distributor Profile: Erik Zadrozny, Beacon

Vice president of sales builds up culture, tech and more at Beacon Building Products
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
January 22, 2025
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Erik Zadrozny believes in removing barriers for Beacon customers and employees alike, drawing on nearly two decades of experience to bring about success as a vice president of sales.


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