In this Contractor Outlook™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Paul Trombitas, partner at FMI, about what the latest construction outlook means for contractors navigating an uncertain market. Drawing from the 2026 Q2 North America Construction and Engineering Outlook Report, Paul breaks down why the industry is still positioned for ...
In this Contractor Outlook™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angi, to explore the evolving relationship between contractors and homeowners in today’s digital-first environment. From the origin story of Angi to its growing focus on supporting service professionals, the conversation highlights how direct feedback, advisory ...
In this episode of Contractor Outlook™, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Allison Hadley, spokesperson of American Home Shield, to unpack what today’s homeowners really want when it comes to greener homes and how those expectations are shaping opportunities for contractors. Drawing from recent homeowner research, Allison shares insights ...
In this episode of Stories From the Roof, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Elliot Emann of Washington Roofing & Construction for a conversation that goes beyond shingles and storm damage. Known for his thoughtful leadership and commitment to doing right by homeowners, Elliot shares the journey that shaped his ...
In this episode of Stories From the Roof, Megan Ellsworth talks with Kevin O’Donnell, fourth-generation roofer and CEO of O’Donnell Roofing Co. Growing up on job sites, Kevin naturally took the reins of his family’s 102-year-old company, now serving residential and commercial clients across Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, O’Donnell Roofing ...
In this episode of Stories from the Roof, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jenilee Common, the Chief Executive Officer of Leaf Home, to discuss her journey in the home improvement and roofing industries. With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning global organizations like Owens Corning and Eaton Corporation, ...
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi Ellsworth is joined by Eric Voyer from The Farnsworth Group to dive into the latest shifts in the building products market and their impact on contractors. Eric shares insights on how deep customer research is reshaping marketing strategies and product development for building product brands. ...
In this Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by SRS Distribution, Megan Ellsworth is joined by industry leaders to break down what artificial intelligence (AI) really means for roofing contractors and suppliers. Patrick Garcia of SRS Distribution, Fred Castonguay of Reworked.AI and Denver Riggleman of Riggleman Information and Intelligence Group (RIIG) explore how ...
In this episode of Stories From the Roof, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Anthony Walsh, president of DuraShield Roofing & Contracting, to talk about the drive, discipline and long-term commitment behind building a respected roofing company from the ground up. Since founding DuraShield in 2003, Anthony has led the company’s ...
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Ronald McDonald House Global President & CEO Katie Fitzgerald to explore the mission and impact of Ronald McDonald House, tracing its history and the heart behind how it all began. Katie dives into the powerful partnership with the Roofing Alliance and ...