I have been with Exclusive Awnings & Canopies, LLC. since 2008. I remember telling my mother when I was a kid, I am not going to work in the awning industry. Why do I need to learn something I am not going to be doing. I never imagine she would own her own business, on August 26, 2006 I received a call from my mother telling me her boss retired and was closing Metro Awning. My first thought was poor mom she is out of a job, but the words that followed left me in shock. Her boss asked her if she would like to purchase all the tools and start her own business. Of course she excepted the offer and the journey began. I lived in Texas at the time, I helped her via email and fax when she first started. I moved back to Maryland in 2008 to start working with her. Over the years I have learned every thing there is to know about awnings. I overlook every department in our warehouse and know how to work it as well. Oh yes! I get my hands dirty I don't only sell the job, I get on ladders, dig holes and fabricate when needed. You can trust me that our products are being overseen and inspected by me before they leave for install. I also go out to inspect once installed to make sure not only you are satisfied but that I am as well.