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Home » Authors » Tanja Kern
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

Florida Attorney General Moves to Halt Roofer Lawsuits

Attorney general seeks injunction in consumer protection lawsuit accusing Florida Roof Specialists of deceptive practices and filing liens against homeowners.
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Tanja Kern
March 5, 2026
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Florida’s attorney general asked a judge to halt lawsuits filed by Florida Roof Specialists as part of a consumer protection case against the company.


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M&A Watch

QXO Earnings In Line as Investors Eye Next Deal

Kodiak deal and $6B acquisition pipeline shift focus beyond Q4
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March 5, 2026
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QXO’s fourth-quarter results matched expectations, but analysts say investors are focused on the company’s acquisition strategy as the Kodiak deal nears closing and more deals loom.


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VICTORIA OGRIZEK
2026 Young Guns

Enhancing the Experience

Young Gun Victoria Ogrizek
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Tanja Kern
March 3, 2026
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Victoria Ogrizek, 39, came to roofing through marketing and brand reputation, not through the trades. But that outside perspective became her advantage.
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SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals
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SPFA Convention 2026 Expands Education, Exams and Contractor Resources for Spray Foam Professionals

The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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Tanja Kern
March 3, 2026
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The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources. RC’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith.
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CLAYTON RATHJEN
2026 Young Guns

Problem Solving for the Modern-day Commercial Roofing Market

Young Gun Clayton Rathjen
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Tanja Kern
March 3, 2026
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Clayton Rathjen’s path in roofing started straight out of high school to project management—he earned it on the roof.
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BRADLEY RATHJEN
2026 Young Guns

Hands-on Experience and Digital Fluency

Young Gun Bradley Rathjen
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Tanja Kern
March 3, 2026
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Being underestimated is Bradley Rathjen's competitive advantage. At 23, the estimator and project manager at Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing in Sacramento, Calif., has learned that when clients doubt you because of your age, there's only one response: become undeniable.
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Young Guns 2026

How Roofing’s Next Generation Is Shaping the Industry’s Future

RC’s latest group of emerging roofing leaders explore their passion for the trades and how to take their companies to the next level.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
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Tanja Kern
March 3, 2026
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The roofing industry’s next generation of leaders join multiple RC Young Guns alumni to help steer the pathway to success in the annual workshop.
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Crime Blotter

Traveling Roofing Scammers Target Seniors

Police in Berkeley, Calif., warn of aggressive door-to-door fraud
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Tanja Kern
March 2, 2026
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Police say traveling scammers are targeting seniors with fraudulent roofing offers, causing intentional damage and demanding large cash payments for unnecessary repairs.


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Housing Insights

New Data Reframes U.S. Housing Shortage

Shift may affect roofing growth plans
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Tanja Kern
March 2, 2026
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A new analysis finds the U.S. housing shortage has eased since 2022, signaling steadier new construction and more roofing demand from remodeling and replacement work.


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Legislation

Labor Department Seeks to Rescind 2024 Contractor Rule

Proposed rule would reinstate a streamlined economic reality test, with construction groups praising the shift and officials opening a 60-day public comment period.
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Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 27, 2026
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The proposed rule would restore a streamlined economic reality test, with officials and industry groups citing clarity and flexibility for employers and independent workers.


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