Rick Schumacher’s introduction to the LBM industry began in 1990 with Building Material Retailer magazine and continued with the launch of LBM Journal in 2003. Since then, he and his team have helped build LBM Journal into a leading national media brand serving the LBM distribution channel. With degrees in English and marketing, Rick is passionate about delivering insights that help readers run smarter, more successful businesses. Through the LBM Strategies Conference, his mission is to bring LBM pros together to connect, learn, celebrate, and build an even stronger LBM community.