Walls & Ceilings logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube youtube Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Walls & Ceilings logo
  • NEWS
  • TOPICS
    • Drywall
    • Stucco/EIFS
    • Ceilings
    • Steel Framing
    • Fireproofing
    • Interior Plaster
    • Building Envelope
    • Insulation
    • Technology
    • Interior
    • Exterior
    • Women In Construction
  • COLUMNS
    • Up Front
    • All Things Gypsum
    • Art & Craft of Plastering
    • Stucco Stop
    • Steel Deal
    • Industry Voices
  • PRODUCTS
    • Buzz Guide
  • EVENTS
    • Industry Events
    • Webinars
    • BUILD Expo
  • MEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Photo Galleries
    • BUILD26 Videos
    • Take our Quiz!
    • Infographics
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Newsletters
    • Top 50 Contractors
    • Contractor of the Year
    • State of the Industry
    • W&C Store
    • Market Research
    • CEUs
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
  • DIRECTORY
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Advertise
    • Archive Issues
  • SIGN UP!
Home » Keywords: » leadership

Items Tagged with 'leadership'

ARTICLES

USG's John Pappas at BUILD26

USG Highlights Market Trends at BUILD26 Event

The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.
John-Wyatt-2025 Crop1.png
John Wyatt
April 16, 2026
No Comments

The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.


Read More
Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Own Your 2026: The Ultimate Trade Show Playbook

Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
March 27, 2026
No Comments
Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.
Read More
Karina-Eshilian
Women Who Build

Building Trust Before the Bid

Through business development leadership, Karina Eshilian helps translate complex wall and ceiling scopes into clear value for owners and design teams.
John-Wyatt-2025 Crop1.png
John Wyatt
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 4, 2026
No Comments

Through business development leadership, Karina Eshilian helps translate complex wall and ceiling scopes into clear value for owners and design teams.


Read More
Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Why Trade Shows and Conferences Matter More Than Ever for Leadership Growth

Books provide knowledge but intentional conversations at trade shows and conferences deliver the perspective and context leaders need to grow.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 26, 2026
No Comments
Books provide knowledge but intentional conversations at trade shows and conferences deliver the perspective and context leaders need to grow.
Read More
Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Checking the Fluid Level

A reflection on personal ethics, everyday compromises, and the rare moral courage of those who risk everything to stand against injustice.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
February 25, 2026
No Comments

A reflection on personal ethics, everyday compromises, and the rare moral courage of those who risk everything to stand against injustice.


Read More
Armstrong new leadership 2026

Armstrong Plans CEO Succession for 2026, Promotes COO Mark Hershey to President and CEO

Armstrong World Industries will promote COO Mark Hershey to president and CEO on April 1, 2026, as current CEO Vic Grizzle transitions to executive chair—an executive shift that could signal continued emphasis on operational execution, acquisitions and product-line strategy across ceilings and architectural specialties.
February 17, 2026
No Comments

Armstrong World Industries will promote COO Mark Hershey to president and CEO on April 1, 2026, as current CEO Vic Grizzle transitions to executive chair—an executive shift that could signal continued emphasis on operational execution, acquisitions and product-line strategy across ceilings and architectural specialties.


Read More
A portrait of Expert Drywall's Alec McDade

Expert Drywall Names Four Internal Principals in Ownership Transition

Expert Drywall LLC has transitioned ownership from Martin Holberg and James McDade to four internal leaders, maintaining local ownership and continuity for clients and project teams.
February 17, 2026
No Comments

Expert Drywall LLC has transitioned ownership from Martin Holberg and James McDade to four internal leaders, maintaining local ownership and continuity for clients and project teams.


Read More
Christopher Griffin
Leadership

Christopher Griffin on Three Decades at USG

As USG prepares for a planned CEO transition, outgoing President and CEO Christopher Griffin reflects on nearly 30 years at the company, the meaning of leadership, and stewarding a 125-year legacy.
John-Wyatt-2025 Crop1.png
John Wyatt
February 9, 2026
One Comment

In an exclusive conversation with Walls & Ceilings, Griffin looks back on growth, reinvestment, and why putting people first has always mattered more than titles.


Read More
Christopher Macey headshot
Manufacturer News

USG Names Christopher Macey CEO as Griffin Retires

COO to succeed longtime CEO April 1 as leadership changes
W&C Staff
February 4, 2026
No Comments

USG President and CEO Christopher Griffin will retire later this year after more than three decades with the company, with Chief Operating Officer Christopher Macey set to take over April 1.


Read More
The Attic Queen spraying insulation

Attic Queen Azarelo’s Rise Through Resilience

From job-site injury to industry advocate, Azarelo builds impact beyond attics.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 2, 2026
No Comments
After a life-altering injury ended her time in the attic, Jessica Azarelo rebuilt her role—growing Attic Queen LLC and becoming a powerful advocate for the home performance industry.
Read More
More Articles Tagged with 'leadership'
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Walls & Ceilings audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Walls & Ceilings or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • medical professionals moving a patient on a stretcher through the halls of a medical building
    Sponsored byNational Gypsum Company

    What Does High Performance Mean When It Comes To Gypsum Boards?

Popular Stories

Wichita Biomedical Campus

Wichita Drywall Worker Dies After Scaffolding Fall

Okan Tower in Miami, Florida

OSHA Opens Investigation Into Fatal Okan Tower Column Collapse

Construction workers in safety vests install drywall

Gypsum Sales Hold Amid Market Shifts in the U.S.

data center and logos

USG, Subzero Engineering Form Data Center Alliance

Events

June 24, 2026

The Bright Side & Benefits of Designing with Integrated Lighting

Credits 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU

This course will explore the pivotal role architects and lighting design play in creating safer, more sustainable spaces. Learn how to avoid common lighting mistakes and make informed decisions that create the best visual environment for occupants. 

January 1, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

See our full library of webinars

View All Submit An Event

Products

2026 National Painting Cost Estimator

2026 National Painting Cost Estimator

See More Products

Connect with the industry’s leading resource for unparalleled insights and education.

Join thousands of industry professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing