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.


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    Stronger together

    January 2026

    "I love the family businesses and small business values that make up our industry. There are very few industries where competitors actually engage and share ideas."

    Craig Zola

    Vice president of marketing and distribution

    Herculite Products Inc.

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    Stronger together

    January 2026

    "I love the family businesses and small business values that make up our industry. There are very few industries where competitors actually engage and share ideas."

    Craig Zola

    Vice president of marketing and distribution

    Herculite Products Inc.

  • Conjuring ‘something from nothing’

    November 2025

    "In our business, you take a pile of pipes, fittings and vinyl to build a temporary “city” and create a beautiful space for people to enjoy."

    Kevin Vasquez

    Chief operations officer

    Made in the Shade Tent Rentals

    Conjuring ‘something from nothing’

    November 2025

    "In our business, you take a pile of pipes, fittings and vinyl to build a temporary “city” and create a beautiful space for people to enjoy."

    Kevin Vasquez

    Chief operations officer

    Made in the Shade Tent Rentals

  • Scaled for impact

    October 2025

    "The advantage is we keep our customers happy by being one source for a product they can’t get anywhere else. And we get the added bonus of flexibility and creativity to build something that hasn’t existed before."

    Dan Marsh and Tina Marsch

    President, Chief Financial Officer

    Masson Inc.

    Scaled for impact

    October 2025

    "The advantage is we keep our customers happy by being one source for a product they can’t get anywhere else. And we get the added bonus of flexibility and creativity to build something that hasn’t existed before."

    Dan Marsh and Tina Marsch

    President, Chief Financial Officer

    Masson Inc.

  • Mastering a new trail

    August 2025

    "We’ve had some hard lessons and great lessons as well along the way. Constantly upping our game the way we continue to do brings reward personally and for our company."

    Ethan Halpern

    President and owner

    American Awning & Blind Co.

    Mastering a new trail

    August 2025

    "We’ve had some hard lessons and great lessons as well along the way. Constantly upping our game the way we continue to do brings reward personally and for our company."

    Ethan Halpern

    President and owner

    American Awning & Blind Co.

  • Happy to be here

    July 2025

    "When I finally went to my first conference, my mind was blown. I had found my people."

    Mike Boatman

    Owner

    Boatman Marine Canvas

    Happy to be here

    July 2025

    "When I finally went to my first conference, my mind was blown. I had found my people."

    Mike Boatman

    Owner

    Boatman Marine Canvas

  • Pride in every project

    April 2025

    "There are a lot of fresh ideas out there, and ATA provides the opportunity to come together and get better."

    Dan Johnson

    Owner

    Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas

    Pride in every project

    April 2025

    "There are a lot of fresh ideas out there, and ATA provides the opportunity to come together and get better."

    Dan Johnson

    Owner

    Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas

  • Be open to challenges, listening and learning

    March 2025

    "I have met some truly fantastic people who have helped me along the way."

    Donielle Lorelli

    Products manager, Textiles

    National Industries for the Blind

    Be open to challenges, listening and learning

    March 2025

    "I have met some truly fantastic people who have helped me along the way."

    Donielle Lorelli

    Products manager, Textiles

    National Industries for the Blind

  • 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