"Khary is the one people still talk about at the coffee machine months later."
KHARY
PENEBAKER
Keynote Speaker, Advocate, Builder
Khary Penebaker
Keynotes on resilience, leadership under pressure, and turning tragedy into purpose. For HR conferences and corporate summits.
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How the 50 percent metal tariff is reshaping commercial roofing bids
Section 232 tariffs sit at 50 percent of full customs value on imported steel and aluminum after the April 2026 proclamation. Aluminum mill shapes are up 33 percent year over year. If your bid sheet still runs on 2024 pricing, you are bidding to lose money.
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988 saved more than 4,300 young lives. Here is what we still owe the rest.
A new JAMA study shows the 988 Lifeline cut youth suicide deaths 11 percent since launch, saving more than 4,300 lives. The win is real. The work is not done. Here is what every family with a firearm should do tonight, and what we still owe the rest.
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5 Signs Your Roof Needs Attention Before It’s Too Late
Curling shingles, granule loss, attic leaks, rising energy bills, and age. A roofing industry veteran shares the warning signs every homeowner should know.
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