Originally published as: Turning Over the Reins
You’ll find this to be my farewell edition. As Frame Building News continues to grow alongside the post-frame industry it serves, we recognize the importance of strong, relevant editorial leadership. With that in mind, I’d like to share an important transition.
Beginning with our August edition, I will be stepping aside as managing editor of Frame Building News and passing that role to Kathleen Riley. (In addition to occasionally contributing to FBN, I will still be managing Rollforming, Metal Roofing, Plain Builder, and Roofing Elements magazines.)
Kathleen brings a perspective that aligns closely with the values of this publication and the builders we serve. Her background is rooted in agriculture, animal facilities, and rural construction environments, where performance, durability, and real-world function matter most. She has spent decades working in and around barns, arenas, and farm operations, developing a deep appreciation for what it means to build structures that simply have to work.
Just as importantly, Kathleen approaches editorial work with a “boots on the ground” mindset—prioritizing firsthand experience, practical insight, and clear communication over theory or abstraction. Her goal is to deliver information that is useful, honest, and directly applicable to builders in the field.
That approach makes her a natural fit for Frame Building News.
It has been a privilege to serve this audience. When you see me around the event circuit, be sure to stop me and say “Hi.”
— Karen Knapstein, Editor
