Member Spotlights

Meet the members of ATA and hear about the benefits of membership in their own words. Members come from all over the world and from every market segment, and each brings a unique view on the industry.


  • The value of connections

    February 2025

    "AI cannot put up a tent. We will always need people."

    Brian Richardson

    President and CEO

    L & A Tent & Event Rentals

    The value of connections

    February 2025

    "AI cannot put up a tent. We will always need people."

    Brian Richardson

    President and CEO

    L & A Tent & Event Rentals

  • They’ve got it covered

    January 2025

    "In today’s society, there’s a tendency to expect immediate results with minimal effort. I believe that dedication and perseverance are essential, both in business and in your personal life."

    James Dillport

    Vice President

    Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas

    They’ve got it covered

    January 2025

    "In today’s society, there’s a tendency to expect immediate results with minimal effort. I believe that dedication and perseverance are essential, both in business and in your personal life."

    James Dillport

    Vice President

    Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas

  • Made in the shade

    November 2024

    "Word of mouth is very good advertising. For us, it’s the best advertising."

    Roman Atsik

    Vice President

    Rolltec Rolling Systems Ltd.

    Made in the shade

    November 2024

    "Word of mouth is very good advertising. For us, it’s the best advertising."

    Roman Atsik

    Vice President

    Rolltec Rolling Systems Ltd.

  • Cut from the same cloth

    October 2024

    "We’re proud to continue the tradition of inventiveness and hard work instilled by generations of our family before us."

    Jenny Cole

    Co-owner and vice president

    Charnecke Tents

    Cut from the same cloth

    October 2024

    "We’re proud to continue the tradition of inventiveness and hard work instilled by generations of our family before us."

    Jenny Cole

    Co-owner and vice president

    Charnecke Tents

  • Foundations of growth

    September 2024

    "The relationships I’ve fostered through ATA over the years are more than just business relationships; they’re friendships. And I’ve been able to develop them while also growing my company."

    Ron Nissenbaum

    CEO

    Humphrys CoverSports

    Foundations of growth

    September 2024

    "The relationships I’ve fostered through ATA over the years are more than just business relationships; they’re friendships. And I’ve been able to develop them while also growing my company."

    Ron Nissenbaum

    CEO

    Humphrys CoverSports

  • Boat projects and beyond

    July 2024

    "It’s always been kind of a puzzle for me: I want to increase staff for the summer to keep up with demand, but I don’t want to lay people off in the wintertime. So we have to get creative with what we do."

    Vince Innocenzi

    President

    Chicago Marine Canvas

    Boat projects and beyond

    July 2024

    "It’s always been kind of a puzzle for me: I want to increase staff for the summer to keep up with demand, but I don’t want to lay people off in the wintertime. So we have to get creative with what we do."

    Vince Innocenzi

    President

    Chicago Marine Canvas

  • Growing with purpose

    May 2024

    "What’s most important to me is evolving [the business] in a way that sets employees up for success and helps the people who use our products be better off than they were before; that’s what drives our mission and values."

    Rian True

    CEO

    Carolina CoverTech

    Growing with purpose

    May 2024

    "What’s most important to me is evolving [the business] in a way that sets employees up for success and helps the people who use our products be better off than they were before; that’s what drives our mission and values."

    Rian True

    CEO

    Carolina CoverTech

  • Coming Full Circle

    April 2024

    "You learn something from every project. The day I stop learning might be the day I hang up my scissors."

    Keri Ames

    Owner/Fabricator

    Yachtsman’s Canvas

    Coming Full Circle

    April 2024

    "You learn something from every project. The day I stop learning might be the day I hang up my scissors."

    Keri Ames

    Owner/Fabricator

    Yachtsman’s Canvas