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National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: Your Local Commercial Garage Door Dealer
Did you know that you can find a commercial garage door dealer right in your hometown? This business likely began as a small family-run enterprise and has since grown, developing connections with local builders, architects, and commercial properties throughout the years. Local Mom and Pop businesses like these are keys to a healthy local economy. When you support your local garage door dealer, you’re strengthening your community.
On National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, we proudly recognize three dedicated Cornell and Cookson dealers. These local business owners, rooted in their hometowns, have built successful dealerships from the ground up, embodying the spirit of entrepreneurship.
A&B Door Sales & Service, Inc.
Cornell Authorized Dealer - Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
A&B Door Sales & Service, Inc. is a leading family-owned and operated overhead door business located in Mountain Top, PA. A&B Door began in 1977 with the Buchholz family as an installation company for several door manufacturers until the mid-1980’s, when the focus narrowed to Cornell products. Dan Nenstiel was brought on in 1988 with zero door experience. His dedication, drive, and work ethic have been integral in creating and maintaining A&B Door’s reputation of excellence. Throughout the many changes at A&B Door, Dan’s impact has remained constant.
2016 brought the opportunity for Dan to purchase the business and his wife, Lori, joined him. They continue to strive to uphold A&B Door Sales & Service, Inc’s legacy through their commitment to customer service and the local community, serving loyal customers who have been with A&B Door for decades. In 2022, they received recognition as a Cornell Master Authorized Dealer with four employees, including themselves.
Now as owner, Dan continues to bring his incredible work ethic, knowledge, and 35+ years of expertise and experience to A&B Door Sales & Service, Inc. And he can still recall jobs from 1988! Dan, Lori, and the team at A&B Door Sales & Service, Inc. are proud to be a Cornell Dealer with over 40 years of industry experience and are excited for what the future holds.
ACE Garage Door
Cookson Authorized Dealer - La Place, Louisiana
In the greater New Orleans area, ACE Garage Door, a family-owned business, stands as one of the leading garage door companies in Southeast Louisiana. With 25 employees and 15 service trucks on the road, ACE Garage Door is dedicated to providing reliable commercial and residential garage door services and sales to its customers.
In 2014, Donald Michler, the son of a garage door man, founded ACE Garage Door with the help of his close-knit family and friends. Initially a modest enterprise, the business has flourished under his leadership, expanding from a single small shop to three—New Orleans Metro Area, River Parishes and Northshore.
“I have been working with Donald Michler & ACE Garage Door for four years on the commercial side of his business and I have watched him grow immensely over this time period,” said Robert Charanza, regional manager for Cornell and Cookson. “Not only does he have the support of family and close friends, but the love that this team has for each other forms a tight bond where everyone watches out for the other team member.”
Paratec Door Solutions
Cornell Master Authorized Dealer - New Port Richey, Florida
Billy and Bonnie Moukazis launched Paratec Door Solutions in 2016. The business started with just one service truck and Billy as the lone employee. Eight years later, Paratec has grown to 15 employees and has over 10 trucks on the road servicing and installing garage doors across the state of Florida.
With a strong focus on customer service, Paratec Door Solutions has achieved a significant increase in sales each year. The foundation of the company’s success lies in its commitment to offering industry leading garage door products at the most competitive pricing, along with prioritizing customer service.
“Although Paratec is a newer company, we are composed exclusively of the most experienced and talented personnel in our industry,” said Billy. “We are thoroughly committed to providing only the most state-of-the-art workmanship on every project, installation, repair, retrofit and service call that we undertake.”
Bonnie, as the office manager for Paratec Door Solutions, prides the company on its Mom and Pop approach to superior workmanship, while also supporting growth. “In today's landscape, particularly in Florida, our industry has largely become dominated by corporate entities. Despite this trend, Paratec Door Solutions stands out as a rare exception. By maintaining a homegrown approach to our business, we've positioned ourselves as the beacon of the future for commercial overhead doors in Florida.”
