
RPG Brands President and Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Chairman, Kris Richardson, was featured in October’s Patio & Hearth Products Report, offering thoughtful reflections on the state of our industry and where we’re headed.

RPG Brands President and Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Chairman, Kris Richardson, was featured in October’s Patio & Hearth Products Report, offering thoughtful reflections on the state of our industry and where we’re headed.
June 2026 The HPBA Government Affairs Leadership Academy (GALA) develops the next generation of industry leaders by helping participants understand how government decisions affect the hearth, patio, and barbecue industry.
Congratulations to John Forshaw, who received the Emerging Leader Award at the HPBExpo26 Ultimate Awards Show on Friday, March 20, 2026. The Emerging Leader Award celebrates a rising professional who has spent
June 2026 MidStates HPBA Burn & Learn 2026 returned to Perrysburg, Ohio, May 12–13, bringing together industry professionals from across the region for two days of hands-on training, networking, and