It’s been a bittersweet feeling over the last few weeks knowing that this issue of Cleaner is my last.

The last four years as editor of the magazine have been by far the most interesting, challenging and informative of my career. I’ve learned more about this industry than I ever imagined when I started out.

Crafting and sharing stories about your fellow contractors, the latest equipment innovations and business advice has not only taught me a lot and made me better in my own field, but also has given me an immense and lasting appreciation for the drain cleaning industry.

I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to speak with and learn from so many contractors during my time working on Cleaner. While I hope you never outgrow the magazine and continue to find it helpful, I’ve been consistently blown away by what so many of our featured companies have already achieved. The ambition, dedication, knowledge and work ethic on display in these pages has been so fun to share with you. It’s simply been a pleasure to tell your stories.

Thankfully, I’m not leaving the industry; we’re just shifting some responsibilities around here at COLE Publishing.

I’ve talked many times in this space about seizing opportunities, taking risks and growing with your business. So it seems only right to take my own advice. While even small changes to your career — especially when you own your own business — can feel momentous, standing still is usually not an option. Keep moving, growing and learning, and a lot of those changes will pay off in some way.

While I’ve very much enjoyed my time at the helm of Cleaner, when we decided to revamp our e-newsletters — as a way to share even more content and become a more complete resource for our readers — I jumped at the chance to take on the challenge of that new project.

(If you’re a subscriber you’ll already have noticed the changes. If you’re not, head to Cleaner.com to sign up.)

My colleague Kyle Rogers will be taking over as editor of Cleaner. He’s been the digital editor for this magazine, among others, for several years. The magazine will be in good hands.

I’d like to say thank you to all the people here at COLE Publishing and the dedicated freelance writers who worked with me on this magazine behind the scenes. I couldn’t have done it without your help.

A big thank-you also goes out to all the contractors, manufacturer representatives and other industry professionals who have been such valuable resources to me as I learned this industry.

Thanks for reading.

I hope you enjoy this month’s issue.