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Rick Damato

Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.

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All I Want for Christmas…

Rick Damato

December 20, 2016

Indulge me with a little fantasy. Imagine me sitting on Santa’s lap about to hold forth with my Christmas wish list. Not a nice visual, I know. Just work with me.

Things I Learned at Best of Success 2016

Rick Damato

December 5, 2016

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This month's issue of Roofing Contractor contains our report on the 2016 Best of Success conference.

A Word of Thanks

Rick Damato

November 3, 2016

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November marks the beginning of the holiday season and the traditional Thanksgiving celebration - and in 2016 ... the end of the political season.

Rick Damato

October 10, 2016

While studying up for the October Editor’s Note I found myself going back to a feature I wrote for Roofer Magazine back in the 1980’s.

Metal Roofing's 'Graduation'

Rick Damato

October 7, 2016

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If one of my children was graduating from college today, and he or she was interested in a career in roofing, I might likewise give them one word of advice: Metal.

Let's Do Lunch

Rick Damato

September 6, 2016

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I place a great deal of value on the business lunch.

Rick Damato

September 1, 2016

Been a little busy since our trip to China last year. As much as I would love to toss out a blog posting once or twice a week, the task has fallen to the bottom of the to-do list.