CoatingsPro Interview Series

Known as the “non-skid guy,” Johnny M. Sanchez is the president and owner of Prime Time Coatings, Inc. (PTC). In this exclusive interview from the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, Sanchez reflects on his distinguished career and the latest in industry trends, and he also shares insight and perspective for the next generation of the workforce.

In today’s construction environments — where schedules are tighter, labor is limited, and budgets face constant pressure — efficiency is everything. That’s why many fabricators, engineers, and asset owners are exploring two-coat systems for structural steel, rather than the traditional three coats.

In this sponsored episode, Sherwin-Williams’ Greg Hansen and Brian Hlinak explain how modern two-coat systems can improve shop throughput while still preserving long-term corrosion protection and appearance. These coating systems, which are backed by industry-validated testing, include the Zinc Clad 4100 primer and Sher-Loxane 800 polysiloxane finish coat from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.

Michael Black is vice president of service and maintenance at Florida-based Sutter Roofing.

In this recent interview from the sidelines of the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo — where Sutter won first place in the “Commercial Roof” category of CoatingsPro Magazine’s 2026 Contractor Awards — Black shares some the company’s keys to success and its outlook for the future. 

Discussion topics include Sutter’s unique and award-winning project at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fla., as well as Black’s perspective on maintaining and developing the workforce that is needed to complete these projects.

Editor’s note: Additional insights from Black will be featured in the “Industry PROFile” section of CoatingsPro’s May 2026 print issue, so stay tuned for that!

D. Terry Greenfield, principal consultant at CONSULEX, is the new Technical Editor of CoatingsPro Magazine! He’s also a past chairman of AMPP and past president of NACE International, as well as AMPP’s accredited representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

In this on-site interview, Lisa Sciortino — Managing Editor of CoatingsPro — catches up with Greenfield on the sidelines of the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. Topics include his new role with the magazine; highlights from the conference; industry trends and insights; and more.

Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Media, interviewed a wide range of industry leaders as part of CoatingsPro’s exclusive coverage of January and February 2026 trade shows. That on-site coverage, which is available on our website and social media pages, included the 2026 World of Concrete (WOC); International Roofing Expo (IRE); and AMPP’s inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum.

From WOC’s outdoor Exhibit Hall in Las Vegas, this mini-episode features booth interviews with leadership figures from Husqvarna Construction Products and Polyglass USA. Each interview can also be viewed in video form (complete with additional site footage) at the links below.

Husqvarna video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1400288348508585 

Polyglass video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3186983931467675 

To recap three industry events from early 2026, our Ben DuBose sits down with Lisa Sciortino (Managing Editor, CoatingsPro Magazine) and Jennifer Merck (Vice President of Defense and Maritime, AMPP).

Discussion topics include event highlights and key takeaways from the World of Concrete show; the International Roofing Expo; and AMPP’s inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum. Both interviews can also be watched in video form at the links below.

Lisa Sciortino video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1411476647277066 

Jennifer Merck video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1444106733950436 

Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Media, interviewed a wide range of industry leaders as part of CoatingsPro’s exclusive coverage of January and February 2026 trade shows. That on-site coverage, which is available on our website and social media pages, included the 2026 World of Concrete (WOC); International Roofing Expo (IRE); and AMPP’s inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum.

From WOC’s Exhibit Hall in Las Vegas, this mini-episode features booth interviews with leadership figures from Gaco, Equipment Development Co., Inc. (EDCO), and Polycoat Products. Each interview can also be viewed in video form at the links below.

Gaco video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1308691344658946

EDCO video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1826201654725397

Polycoat video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2084629952298277

Ben DuBose, News Editor with AMPP Media and CoatingsPro Magazine, interviewed several industry leaders at January and February 2026 trade shows. The on-site coverage, available at CoatingsPro’s social media pages, includes the International Roofing Expo (IRE); World of Concrete (WOC); and AMPP’s inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum.

From IRE’s Exhibit Hall floor in Las Vegas, this mini-episode features short interviews with leadership figures from BITEC and Everroof. Each interview can also be viewed in video form at the links below.

BITEC video: http://bit.ly/40daMrb

Everroof video: https://bit.ly/4rfwvux 

In an event held February 3-4, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Va., AMPP will host its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum.

To reflect and share insight on the latest industry trends, this panel discussion features AMPP’s Jennifer Merck and Ben DuBose alongside several prominent event sponsors. Speakers include Jim Hartley of PPG; Robert Dahlstrom of Apellix; Joe McGreal of Ervin Industries; and Russell Roden of Atlantic Design Inc. (ADI).

In a roundtable format, this episode also previews the event while showcasing its potential benefits for members and key stakeholders throughout the maritime coatings industry.

This roundtable conversation with leaders from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) explores the vital role of certifications in industrial painting, as well as areas in which a trained and certified workforce can boost the coatings industry.

Topics include modern project requirements, certifications, and the industry’s future; QP contractor requirements; how contractor accreditation can help ensure quality and protect investments; and the IUPAT’s important role in raising the bar for industry standards.