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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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Roofing Distributors Making a Difference for Latino Roofing Contractors

Training programs focus on business development for Hispanic members of the roofing industry
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 13, 2023
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Roofing distributors are becoming a key element in growing the largest ethnic group in the roofing industry.


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National Women in Roofing Donates Labor, Materials to Oregon Nonprofit Aiding the Homeless

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 8, 2023
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National Women in Roofing in Oregon is helping those experiencing homelessness by reroofing a center aiding the temporarily homeless.


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OSHA

Illinois Roofing Contractor Fined $66K After Exposing Workers to Falls

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 7, 2023
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The roofing contractor has a reported history of fall protection violations, owing $31,163 in unpaid OSHA penalties.


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Young Guns

VIDEO: Young Gun Liz Garza

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 5, 2023
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My Roofing Crew Chief Culture Officer Liz Garza talks about her path into the roofing industry, why she fell in love with it and how she has used her talents to help her company while promoting diversity.
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FORTIFIED roofs

How Roofing Contractors Can Improve Homes with FORTIFIED Roofs

With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 5, 2023
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With extreme weather on the rise, learn how to build stronger roofs with the FORTIFIED method
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Hargrove Roofing Channels ‘The Office’ in Celeb-filled Commercials

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 2, 2023
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A Top 100 roofing contractor turns to comedy to stand out from the competition in competitive roofing markets.


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Report Shows Subcontractors Spent $97 Billion More on Labor, Materials

Delayed payments, material volatility and labor costs are hurting profitability
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 1, 2023
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A survey of subcontractors from around the country shows material price volatility, labor and more are depleting their bottom lines.


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Best of Success 2022

VIDEO: How to Build a Better Workforce

Letitia Hanke’s Best of Success Session 2022
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 31, 2023
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Letitia Hanke, owner of ARS Roofing, Gutters & Solar, shares what roofing contractors can do to mentor and hire the next generation of roofers.


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Roofing Contractors Protect Veterans’ Homes with Donated Roofs During Month of Memorial Day

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 29, 2023
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Roofing contractors are saying thank you to those who served in the armed forces by donating free roofs to deserving veterans.


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Florida Roofer Plummets to Death After Lightning Strike

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 24, 2023
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A sheriff's office in Florida reported a roofing worker fell to his death after being struck by lightning while working on a home.


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