At the age of 10, Michele Quadri Butterfield began sewing for Al's Awning Shop, a company started by her grandparents. She recalls putting grommets in tarps and tents for many hours at the family owned business. Customers have seen Michele grow-up while she worked with her dad during the summers. After receiving her degree in Business Management from the University of Dayton, Quadri returned to the company that her grandparents started and was ready to step in as third generation.