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.
Always innovating: Kathy Schaefer, Glawe Awnings and Tents
November 2019
"When you see something that replaces what you are having a heck of a time doing, you’ve got to snap it up. It’s all about production levels and efficiency."
Kathy Schaefer
Chief Operating Officer
Always innovating: Kathy Schaefer, Glawe Awnings and Tents
November 2019
"When you see something that replaces what you are having a heck of a time doing, you’ve got to snap it up. It’s all about production levels and efficiency."
Kathy Schaefer
Chief Operating Officer
The Long View: Tom Auer, Bearse USA
October 2019
"One thing I try my best to do is to make sure my employees have all the right resources to do their jobs well. I don’t want them to feel like they can’t do their jobs because they are waiting for a decision from me or haven’t been provided the right tools."
Tom Auer
President
The Long View: Tom Auer, Bearse USA
October 2019
"One thing I try my best to do is to make sure my employees have all the right resources to do their jobs well. I don’t want them to feel like they can’t do their jobs because they are waiting for a decision from me or haven’t been provided the right tools."
Tom Auer
President
Challenge accepted: Pete Mogavero, Anchor Industries Inc.
September 2019
"We’ve been on a lean journey for 10 years. Our customers are in an environment where they can’t say no. They’ve got to give their clients a ‘yes’ response, so we have to do the same. Our challenge is to do it faster. We have a strong bias for speed. And we’re not scared of challenges. In fact, I would be scared by the lack of challenges. "
Pete Mogavero
President
Challenge accepted: Pete Mogavero, Anchor Industries Inc.
September 2019
"We’ve been on a lean journey for 10 years. Our customers are in an environment where they can’t say no. They’ve got to give their clients a ‘yes’ response, so we have to do the same. Our challenge is to do it faster. We have a strong bias for speed. And we’re not scared of challenges. In fact, I would be scared by the lack of challenges. "
Pete Mogavero
President
Staying the course: Carl Pellegrini, SeaCanvas
August 2019
"I will never feel like I should grow SeaCanvas quickly just to grow my business in my area even though the opportunity might be there to have a larger shop. I like to take it in moderation."
Carl Pellegrini
Owner
Staying the course: Carl Pellegrini, SeaCanvas
August 2019
"I will never feel like I should grow SeaCanvas quickly just to grow my business in my area even though the opportunity might be there to have a larger shop. I like to take it in moderation."
Carl Pellegrini
Owner
A bright future: Colin Touhey, Pvilion
July 2019
"Every person in the world has a phone that needs to be charged. And every person in the world has access to fabric. They might be in a tent, they might have an awning, they are definitely wearing clothes. The access to phones has driven the requirement for mobile power."
Colin Touhey
CEO
A bright future: Colin Touhey, Pvilion
July 2019
"Every person in the world has a phone that needs to be charged. And every person in the world has access to fabric. They might be in a tent, they might have an awning, they are definitely wearing clothes. The access to phones has driven the requirement for mobile power."
Colin Touhey
CEO
On a Mission: Michele Quadri-Butterfield, Al’s Awning Shop Inc.
June 2019
"Every day, I say, ‘What fabric solution are you providing today? What exceptional product are you going to put out today? How are you providing customer service today?’"
Michele Quadri-Butterfield
Owner
On a Mission: Michele Quadri-Butterfield, Al’s Awning Shop Inc.
June 2019
"Every day, I say, ‘What fabric solution are you providing today? What exceptional product are you going to put out today? How are you providing customer service today?’"
Michele Quadri-Butterfield
Owner
Personal Trainer: Kimber Buglass, Chairman Motor Trimmers and Upholsterers Ltd.
May 2019
"I find our system works really well: ‘It’s your job; you see it through. If you want help, you get the other team members in the factory to come and give you a hand." So that’s our point of difference. I think that’s where we turn the work over quicker."
Kimber Buglass
Owner and managing director
Personal Trainer: Kimber Buglass, Chairman Motor Trimmers and Upholsterers Ltd.
May 2019
"I find our system works really well: ‘It’s your job; you see it through. If you want help, you get the other team members in the factory to come and give you a hand." So that’s our point of difference. I think that’s where we turn the work over quicker."
Kimber Buglass
Owner and managing director
Crafting Shade: Emilio Petrongolo and Jocelyne Jabre, Auvents Ombrasole Awnings
April 2019
"My greatest accomplishment will always be the satisfaction of our customers, who greatly appreciate our products for their modern look and ease of use."
Emilio Petrongolo and Jocelyne Jabre
Director of Marketing and Research and Development - President
Crafting Shade: Emilio Petrongolo and Jocelyne Jabre, Auvents Ombrasole Awnings
April 2019
"My greatest accomplishment will always be the satisfaction of our customers, who greatly appreciate our products for their modern look and ease of use."
Emilio Petrongolo and Jocelyne Jabre
Director of Marketing and Research and Development - President