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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is director of content strategy and managing editor for Roofing Contractor. She covers economic trends and the intersection of architecture, design, and construction, focusing 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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Earnings. Report

QXO Sales Hit $4.9B as TRI-BUILT Sets Record

QXO reports $4.9 billion in third-quarter sales as TRI-BUILT reaches a record 10.6% of Roofing and Waterproofing sales
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Tanja Kern
November 13, 2026
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QXO’s private-label TRI-BUILT brand hit a record share as complementary roofing and waterproofing product sales grew 4.2% in the third quarter.


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President Trump attends roundtable
Immigration

NRCA Renews Immigration Push as Roofers Face Labor Crunch

Roofing association calls for action from Trump, Congress as immigration and workforce policy remain key priorities for the industry
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Tanja Kern
November 12, 2026
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NRCA says immigration reform will remain a priority in the new Congress as roofing contractors struggle with persistent workforce shortages.



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Dev Ahuja and Ihsan Essaid
People on the Move

QXO Names New CFO, Moves Essaid to Lead M&A

Dev Ahuja will join QXO from Novelis as Ihsan Essaid shifts into an executive role overseeing acquisitions and capital raising
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Tanja Kern
November 12, 2026
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Dev Ahuja will join QXO from Novelis as Ihsan Essaid shifts into an executive role overseeing acquisitions and capital raising.


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Workforce Development

Roofing Apprentices Could Unlock $6K Federal Incentive

Qualifying roofing apprenticeship sponsors supporting data centers and other critical infrastructure could receive up to $6,000 per new apprentice
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Tanja Kern
November 9, 2026
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Roofing is included in a new $40 million federal apprenticeship initiative, but programs must meet specific infrastructure and enrollment requirements to qualify.


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Brad Jacobs and investment
Growth Strategy

QXO CEO Launches $1B Venture, Reaffirms Commitment to QXO

Brad Jacobs says he remains '100% fully committed' to QXO as the building products distributor reports stronger roofing sales and plans continued growth
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Tanja Kern
November 9, 2026
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QXO CEO Brad Jacobs is launching a separate $1 billion venture while reaffirming his commitment to QXO as its roofing and waterproofing business gains momentum.


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Tax Reform
Impuestos

Condenan a contratista de roofing en caso fiscal de $368,334

El dueño de una empresa entregó a su preparador de impuestos cifras escritas a mano que, según la fiscalía, subestimaban los ingresos del negocio. El caso terminó en restitución, una multa y seis meses de arresto domiciliario como parte de la sentencia.
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Patricia Soto Servin is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering local communities across the U.S.
Patricia Soto Servin
November 7, 2026
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El dueño de una empresa de roofing en Connecticut recibió dos años de libertad condicional tras presentar declaraciones de impuestos falsas que dejaron $368,334 en impuestos sin pagar.



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Seguridad en el trabajo

Contratistas del roofing en Washington enfrentan una oleada de multas relacionadas con la seguridad frente a caídas

Los inspectores de Washington encontraron desde tragaluces sin protección hasta anclajes mal instalados. Estos casos muestran cómo las multas pueden alcanzar al contratista y al subcontratista de una misma obra.
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Tanja Kern
Patricia Soto Servin is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering local communities across the U.S.
Patricia Soto Servin
November 7, 2026
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Una caída mortal por un tragaluz y otras inspecciones en Washington expusieron fallas en los anclajes, los planes de protección contra caídas y la capacitación del personal.




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Ed Adams
Industry Q&A

Why Hargrove Roofing Bought Its Way Into New Orleans

Six months after acquiring Method Exteriors, Hargrove explains why local leadership and existing relationships made acquisition preferable to starting from scratch
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Tanja Kern
November 6, 2026
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Hargrove's New Orleans expansion offers contractors lessons on acquisitions, insurance-driven demand, FORTIFIED roofing and what it takes to enter a storm market.


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scott and team in warehouse

QXO Branch Manager Says to Coach Your Replacement

Scott Hinson's leadership philosophy helped employees move from driving trucks and working inside sales into management roles at QXO
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Tanja Kern
November 5, 2026
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The Marine-turned-distribution manager says developing employees isn't a threat to a leader's success — it's one of the most important parts of the job.


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Tax Reform
Crime Blotter

Texas Roofing Company Owner Sentenced in $1.4M Tax Case

Engineered Metals Company owner David Stone was also ordered to pay about $1.38 million in restitution after obstructing IRS collection efforts.
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Tanja Kern
November 4, 2026
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Prosecutors say the roofing company owner concealed income and used business accounts for personal expenses as the IRS pursued unpaid employment taxes.



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