CoatingsPro Interview Series

Ross Boyd, founder and CEO of TruQC, joins our podcast to discuss the growing role of digitalization in the coatings industry. Topics include why it matters and how to start; tips to ensure a successful initiative; common questions and feedback from industry users; and much more. 

For more information, check out his recent CoatingsPro article titled "Digitalization for the Coatings Industry."

Kyle Hough, executive vice president for Champion Painting Specialty Services Corp. (CPSSC), explains how the company is achieving success in the industrial coating sector. There’s no secret sauce, but CPSSC is making sure to focus on its most valuable access: its people.

For more information, contact Champion on LinkedIn.

Brandon Eckenrode, director of development of Collision Repair Education Foundation, joins CoatingsPro to discuss the foundation’s goals, as well as overlaps within the coatings community. The organization works to support school programs across the United States, in this instance bringing coatings to help improve appearances and safety of the repair shops. 

For more information, visit www.collisioneducationfoundation.org.

Matthew Koerner, who recently sold his epoxy flooring contracting business (Manhattan Concrete Systems), joins our podcast to discuss conditions in the industry. Koerner is starting his own selling and distribution business for coatings and equipment, and he shares lessons learned from his extensive time in the field.

Charles Brown, Deputy Director of Coatings for Greenman-Pederson Inc. (GPI), joins the podcast to talk about his experience in the coatings world, including training, the State Highway Administration, and beyond. He shares a positive outlook on what the future of the coatings industry might look like after COVID-19.

For more information, contact: Charles Brown, [email protected]

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, discusses potential regulatory changes for coatings contractors in 2021. Topics include the impact of a new U.S. administration and what it means for OSHA and other agencies; changes to the COVID-19 landscape and its effect on contractors; and what market segments within the coatings industry could be poised for growth.

For more information, visit cotneycl.com.

Jim Kunkle, Manager of Business Development for accreditation and certification for newly formed Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), has 13 years of experience in the coatings world! He has developed a social media following and shares some lessons learned there, as well as other virtual opportunities for asset owners, contractors, and beyond. For more information, reach out to Jim Kunkle on LinkedIn.