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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern covers economic trends and the intersection of architecture, design, and construction for Roofing Contractor, with an emphasis on the forces reshaping the industry. She develops and amplifies content that connects roofing professionals with the intelligence they need to compete and grow.

With more than 20 years of experience, Tanja has written for national business, consumer and trade publications. She holds a Master of Science in magazine publishing from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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Crime Blotter

Texas Roofing Company Ordered to Pay $2M in Fraud Case

Rubinsky Roofing faces $1.5 million in civil penalties and at least $500,000 in restitution after 27 consumer protection violations
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Tanja Kern
October 9, 2026
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A North Texas roofing contractor has been ordered to pay more than $2 million in civil penalties and consumer restitution after a court found the company liable for deceptive business practices involving roofing repairs and insurance payments.


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Crime Blotter

Missouri Roofer Sentenced in Customer Fraud Case

Glenn Jessen receives probation, must pay more than $138K in restitution after resolving 19 deceptive business practice charges
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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2026
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Glenn Jessen receives probation, must pay more than $138K in restitution after resolving 19 deceptive business practice charges.


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Bill Would Lower Social Security Retirement Age for Roofers

Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60
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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2026
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Proposed legislation would allow qualifying roofers and other physically demanding workers to receive full Social Security benefits at age 60.


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2026 Metal Special Section

October Product Focus: Metal & Metal Accessories

From snow retention systems to edge metal and installation accessories, the latest metal roofing products aim to help contractors improve performance, simplify installation and control project costs.
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Tanja Kern
October 5, 2026
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From snow retention systems to edge metal and installation accessories, the latest metal roofing products aim to help contractors improve performance, simplify installation and control project costs.


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Young Guns October 2026 Feature

Building the Machine at Scale

Young Gun Conner Hammerschmidt
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October 1, 2026
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The 31-year-old COO shares how data, disciplined operations and strong systems are helping the company deliver consistently — and prepare for what comes next.


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Young Guns October 2026 Feature

Putting People First at SeekOne

Young Gun Jordan White
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October 1, 2026
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At 27, SeekOne Roofing co-founder Jordan White is turning early lessons in entrepreneurship into a blueprint for growth.


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Young Guns October 2026 Feature

Building Systems for Roofing Growth

Young Gun Katie Rice
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October 1, 2026
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Pelican Roofing’s Katie Rice helped build the company alongside her brother from its earliest days.


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Crime Blotter

Florida AG Sues Contractor Over $1M in Hurricane Repair Payments

State alleges Evolve Construction collected more than $1 million from homeowners while leaving some roofing and restoration projects unfinished
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Tanja Kern
September 29, 2026
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Florida’s attorney general sued Evolve Construction and six company officials over alleged roofing and restoration practices following Hurricanes Ian and Milton.


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Crime Blotter

Roofing Fraud Allegations Draw Scrutiny in Three States

Authorities in Alabama, Washington and Florida pursue roofing complaints involving alleged scams, liens and unfinished work
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Tanja Kern
September 24, 2026
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Police, regulators and the Florida AG are investigating roofing-related complaints involving alleged fraud, liens and customer losses across three states.


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ICAA 2026

5 Insulation Trends Roofing Contractors Should Watch

From ICAA 2026, spray foam, building-envelope products, equipment and supply trends at the insulation show offer takeaways for roofing contractors
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September 23, 2026
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Spray foam, building-envelope products, equipment and supply trends at the insulation show offer takeaways for roofing contractors.


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