Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. 

The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®.    

On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving the coatings industry forward, including training, business diversification through coatings, the future of labor and technology, sustainability and more. CoatingsCoffeeShop shares these viewpoints through interviews, videos and articles. Representing every segment of the coatings industry, from contractors and associations to manufacturers and service providers, these Influencers are featured throughout the website, promoted across social media and included in the weekly eNews, Week in Coatings. 

“Our goal is to spotlight our Influencers and the expertise they bring from the coatings industry while addressing the real-world challenges professionals face every day,” said The Coffee Shops’ President and CEO Heidi J. Ellsworth. “We are proud to share their knowledge and remain committed to supporting industry growth by promoting these exceptional Influencers.” 

We are proud to announce the following 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop Influencers: 

• John Kenney – Cotney Consulting Group 
• Johnny Walker – ICP 
• Greg Hlavaty – Western Colloid 
• Shawn Morgan – KPost Roofing & Waterproofing 
• Joe Sorrentino – Joe Sorrentino LLC
• Adrian Hilton – Service First Solutions 
• Ryan Blad – 838 Coatings 
• Will Lorenz – General Coatings 
• Greg Serevetas – USA General Contractors Corp. 
• Lisa Irby – Thomas Roofing 
• Iver Ahens – Campany Roofing 

Find more information on the 2026 CCS Influencers.

About The Coffee Shops 

Award-winning websites and online communities make up The Coffee Shops. Starting with RoofersCoffeeShop, which launched in 2002, the growth of the sites has been explosive for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and their customers. Currently featuring four Coffee Shops, RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop®, CoatingsCoffeeShop®, OutdoorCoffeeShop™ and their sister site AskARoofer™, all the sites are committed to advocating for the construction trades by supplying consistent information, education and communication avenues for all contractors, while promoting positive growth, education and success of construction industries overall. The Coffee Shops also feature strong microsites with RoofersCoffeeShop.ca, RoofersCoffeeShop.uk and En Español. Visitors to the site continue to find excellent opportunities for sharing information while participating in important ongoing conversations concerning new technologies, safety and overall construction information and education. The Coffee Shops are “Where the Industries Meet!” For more information, visit www.thecoffeeshops.online. 

About CoatingsCoffeeShop 

CoatingsCoffeeShop™ (CCS), sponsored by APOC, launched in 2023. A sister site to the other Coffee Shops, CCS is committed to delivering the education, training, news and information that helps contractors find success in the coatings industry. This unique online community focuses on all things related to coatings including roofing, construction, infrastructure and below-grade applications. CCS connects the industry suppliers, manufacturers and associations with coating contractors to ensure the continued success of the contractor as well as the continued growth of this innovative and sustainable construction solution. Learn more at www.coatingscoffeeshop.com. 

Campany Roofing continues to establish themselves as a trusted name in commercial roofing in Florida with the opening of their North Miami Beach location.

Campany Roofing officially celebrated the grand opening of its new North Miami Beach location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 22. While the gathering was intentionally kept small due to limited parking, it was a meaningful event filled with pride, community spirit and celebration of growth.

Evan Piper, former mayor of North Miami Beach and current president of the Greater NMB Chamber of Commerce, attended the event to personally welcome Campany Roofing to the area and congratulate the company on its expansion. Representation from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Miami-Dade was also present, with Hilda Mendoza and Jocelyn Serna joining the celebration.

Founded in 1990 by Ed Campany, Campany Roofing has built a strong reputation for quality and integrity by following a simple philosophy: doing things the right way leads to exceptional roofs and long-lasting customer relationships. The ribbon cutting served as a tribute to Ed’s legacy and the company’s steady growth over more than three decades.

Representing the company were James Campany, CEO, Steven Goode, president and Javier Molina, general manager, Miami. Their leadership and dedication have been pivotal in establishing Campany Roofing as a trusted name in commercial roofing throughout South Florida.

“At Campany Roofing, our promise has always been to do things the right way,” said James Campany, CEO. “For us, that means roofs built to last, customers treated with honesty and a team that takes pride in every job. Today’s ribbon cutting is a celebration of that tradition and the trust we’ve earned over the years.”

Evan Piper praised the company for its values and contributions to the local business community:

“Campany Roofing represents the best of business values — hard work, integrity and customer care. We’re proud to recognize their growth and witness their continued success through this ribbon cutting celebration.”

Photography for the event was provided by Davide De Pas, North Miami Beach Chamber board member and owner of Davide De Pas Productions, along with his wife, Mila De Pas, who beautifully captured the day’s memorable moments.