Originally Published as: Building Momentum in 2026
Welcome to the February 2026 issue of Rural Builder magazine
It is an exciting time for Shield Wall Media. Rural Builder Magazine turns 60 this year, Metal Roofing Magazine turns 25 this year. Max Builds a Pole Barn (our second children’s book in the Max Builds Series) is being printed. And the 2026 NFBA Show in Oklahoma City is happening.
Another major item is that Rural Builder has a new editor, and Shield Wall Media has a new Director of Sales.
I want to introduce Kathleen Riley. She brings a wealth of experience to the editor role in both editorial and agricultural realms. We have been orienting Rural Builder toward agricultural construction, and she is perfect for this task.
Tim Bently is our new Director of Sales. He combines sales and marketing experience with the knowledge that can only come from owning and operating a construction business.
We will all be at the NFBA Show in February and look forward to seeing you.
Have a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026.
— Gary Reichert, Publisher
