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.
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
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
