President
CurrentDo you remember the 70’s? I was just a thought in my parents minds when they founded The Vertical Connection in 1977. They were a young couple in need of a custom vertical blind for their home in Columbia, MD. Following sticker shock and unresponsive sales people at the national chains, my dad decided to contact his cousin in NY who happened to be a vertical blind manufacturer. A few measurements later & some brainstorming… The Vertical Connection Carpet One was born. My mom was both excited & anxious… "What if they’re unhappy and we bump in to them at a restaurant?!" On that day, my parents made a commitment to go above and beyond to ensure every customer is happy. 40+ years later, we still live by this rule today!Growing up, I wanted to start my own business or develop some amazing new invention. After finding success in the corporate world and zero success inventing something - I said to my parents “what do you think about working together?” I researched and learned about their industry, about Carpet One & about the opportunity to grow their business. Young(ish) and fearless, I quit my job at an investment bank, moved in with my parents and took no salary. I committed to not take a penny from the business until I earned it. From there, my journey began.We’ve grown to a team of 20+ of the best in the business. I couldn’t be prouder of each and every individual on our team. My parents philosophies are "seamed" in to our every day life here. “Make your customer your friend!” “Go above and beyond!” “Make sure every customer has a great experience at a fair price!” Our amazing team + core values have allowed us to grow significantly & “make more friends.” We’re always looking for passionate pros to join our team. If you share our values, are driven to be successful and interested in a new opportunity - please reach out & connect with me! If you’re not happy with your current vendor & looking for a new partner, reach out and connect with me!
