AWNING MANUFACTURER & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERCheryl has been part of the awning industry for most of her life. Growing up in a family-owned and operated business, Cheryl ran every aspect of the company her father helped to build during her childhood. Through her leadership, it became one of the most successful awning businesses in the Greater Boston area. Today, she runs her own family awning business, together with her husband and occasional assistance from their young sons.Cheryl's experience includes all aspects of running an awning manufacturing and sales business, from initial sales contact, to the cutting and stitching of product, as well as installation supervision and customer service. Her experience enables her to run her own awning business from a strategic perspective that promotes growth and provides top quality product and service to her customers.TEXTILE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALFor Cheryl, running a local awning business means constantly increasing her knowledge base about her products and industry. She is an active member of the NECPA, IFAI and PAMA and serves on their respective boards. Cheryl organizes and participates in educational events for professionals in the awning and canvas industries, helping to give back to her industry.