search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube instagram Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts TikTok Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts TikTok
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • TOPICS
    • Cool Roofing
    • Event News
    • Latinos in Roofing
    • Low Slope
    • Legal
    • Metal
    • Project Profiles
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Roofing Safety
    • Steep Slope
    • Sustainable Roofing
    • Technology
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best of Success
    • Contractor Profile
    • IRE Show
    • Roofing Contractor of the Year
    • Top 100
      • Enter the Top 100
    • Young Guns
    • State of the Industry
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Roofing Quizzes
    • IRE Videos
    • Webinars
    • Infographics
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Featured Products
  • COLUMNS
    • Editor's Note
    • Exit Planning
    • Guest Column
  • EVENTS
    • International Roofing Expo
    • Webinars
    • Best of Success Conference
    • Industry Events
  • DIRECTORY
    • Associations
    • Distributors
    • Manufacturer/Supplier
    • Business Services
    • Get Listed
  • MORE
    • Roofing Contractor Newsletters
    • Techos y Más Advisory Board
    • RC Store
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Company Spotlights
    • Classifieds
      • Auctions
      • Business For Sale
      • Business Opportunities
      • Equipment For Sale
      • Positions Available
      • Products
      • Safety
      • Software
      • Services
      • Training
    • Contact Us
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Advertise
      • Editorial Calendar
      • Contact
    • Archive Issues
  • SIGN UP!
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.

Articles

ARTICLES

RT3 Winner announced at 2023 Best of Success
Best of Success

RT3 Names 2023 Innovator of the Year Award Winner

This year’s winner helped develop revolutionary software that creates realistic renderings of rooftops
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 4, 2023
No Comments

This year’s winner helped develop drone assessment software that creates 3-D models of roofs that measure and identify roofing issues with pinpoint accuracy.


Read More
jail-prison-arrest
Crime Blotter

Texas Woman Sentenced to Prison After Embezzling $3M from Roofing Company

Former employee used accounting position to submit fraudulent invoices
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
December 4, 2023
No Comments

The former account manager of a Texas-based roofing contractor is heading to prison after the business found she was embezzling millions of dollars in a decade-long scheme.


Read More
AnnaPodcast_website_health.jpg
Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do I Improve my Website’s Health?

Annual website audits and content refreshments will keep your site at the top of search results
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 28, 2023
6 Comments

Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares best practices roofing contractors can employ to ensure their company websites are in top shape for bringing in business.


Read More
wildlife-turkey.jpg

VIDEO: Turkeys Flock to Roofs of New York Homes

Bold birds decided to roost on the rooftops of East Islip homes just in time for Thanksgiving
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 23, 2023
No Comments

In this you-have-to-see-it video, a Long Island halmet is invaded by a group of turkeys right around Thanksgiving that decided rooftops were the safest place to roost.


Read More
roofs-aerial-florida
Roofing Insurance

Florida OIR Makes Massive 15.1% Cut to Workers’ Comp Rates

Objections from roofing contractors do little to stop one of the largest decreases in years
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 21, 2023
No Comments

Florida-based roofing contractors voiced their concerns over the latest workers' compensation rate decreases approved by the state, saying the data used to justify the decision is skewed.


Read More
Cool Roof Study-1.jpg
Solar Roofing

Study Shows Cool Roofs Can Help Increase Power Yields in PV Solar Panels

Cool roof coatings can benefit certain solar systems in addition to cooling buildings
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 20, 2023
One Comment

A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.


Read More
2023 Castagra Scholarship Winner_2.jpg
Roofing Education

Castagra Names Winner of 2023 Roofing Scholarship Program

Winner hopes to improve sustainable roofing practices
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 17, 2023
No Comments

This year's scholarship winner aims to become the CEO of a large construction company with a focus on sustainability practices.


Read More
Solar Special Section
Sustainability in Roofing

2023 Solar Roofing Special Section

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 16, 2023
2 Comments
Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Solar Special Section is your resource for learning about the state of the solar roofing industry, upcoming trends, products, and more.
Read More
DoubleBond Photo_WEB.jpg
Solar Special Section

Product Focus: Solar

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 15, 2023
One Comment

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.


Read More
Video_2023_MRCA-Award.jpg
Roofing Associations

VIDEO: 2023 MRCA James Q. McCawley Award Presentation

Award given to roofing professional who demonstrate outstanding service to the industry over a long period of time.
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 14, 2023
4 Comments

Roofing Contractor was present to catch the moment when this year's James Q. McCawley Award recipient realized the award was being presented to him.


Read More
View All Articles by Chris Gray
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Sign Up for the Newsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Roofing Contractor audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Roofing Contractor or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • 3 roofers unrolling a roofing membrane
    Sponsored byGAF Commercial

    PVC: Protection. Versatility. Convenience.

  • You can't bring a dollar amount to peace of mind.
    Sponsored byDaVinci® Roofscapes

    Why Homeowners Are Investing in Premium Roofing Systems

  • A layeresd image including metal roofing
    Sponsored byFlashCo

    5 Common Misconceptions about ES-1 Edge Metal

Popular Stories

QXO TopBuild Graphic

QXO Closes TopBuild Acquisition, Expands Roofing Reach

Texas Supreme Court building

Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case

interior of warehouse

Video: BJ’s Roof Collapses During New Jersey Flash Flooding

Events

July 28, 2026

How Top Home Services Companies Turn Every Conversation Into Predictable Revenue

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

July 30, 2026

Pushing the Envelope - Going Beyond Conceptual Design

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

The focus of this presentation is to dive deeper, beyond the concept, and into proper building envelope design.

View All Submit An Event

Be in the forefront of the roofing industry!

Join thousands of professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing