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working at a gas station and washing cars at the age of 13, gives Terry a sense of pride to be the largest employer in the county with over 700 employees. They’re also the largest Americanowned and operated fence manufacturer and distributor of fencing products. Buying domestically as much as possible is a foundation of Stephens Pipe & Steel. Terry says growing pains will test a person in a variety of ways. The only way to overcome this problem is to outwork the problem. Usually that means working long hours to meet payroll. He says there will always be challenges with running a business, but he enjoys going to work every day and watching the growth of the company over the years.
car wash and parking. All BD Loops preformed inductance loops are proudly made in the USA at their facility in Placentia, California. BD Loops’ focus is offering high quality products and providing unparalleled support for their customers and installers. Brian credits BD Loops success to fostering a team culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and innovate.
and success in business and that good teamwork makes everyone better.
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OCTOBER, 2021 CHRIS WALKER, FENCE BROKERS Fence Brokers was founded by Charles Walker and Floyd Porter in 1982. Both were former Halco (HA Lawrence and Company) managers in Little Rock. After Master purchased Halco, they decided to go into business for themselves. Chris Walker, Charles’ son, worked in the business from day one. In 1991, Floyd retired, and in 2015, Charles retired, giving the leadership reigns to Chris. Chris says his dad gives him a great example of being a hard worker and making smart business decisions. He feels fortunate to have witnessed his dad start Fence Brokers and then watching it grow. Playing ball has always been a passion for Chris. In 2014, Chris was inducted in the USSSA National Hall of Fame for slow pitch softball. He says there is a strong parallel between success on the field
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SEPTEMBER, 2021 BRIAN DICKSON, BD LOOPS As the “BD” in BD Loops, Brian Dickson started the company with his father, Ted, in his father’s garage in 2001. In 2013, Brian and his wife, Shawna, took over the operations of the company. BD Loops won the Stanton Manufacturer of the Year award in 2017 and Brian became president of the company in 2018. BD Loops has over 600 distributors throughout reduces recoil, adds the U.S. and Canada, representing several different industries including: gate, door, security, drive thru,
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NOVEMBER, 2021 AL MARTINS, FENCE ARMOR Al Martins had to replace his fence due to extensive weed trimmer damage. After doing so, he noticed damage again. With a background in engineering, his business partner, Luis, and he created Fence Armor to protect the bottom of his fence. That was the beginning of Fence Armor in 2008. Al and Luis are also the founders of CAM Solutions, an engineering company. Al says Fence Armor wouldn’t exist without CAM Solutions. Both companies are intrinsically connected. Al is president of the North American Fence Contractors Association. One of their annual projects is the annual fence restoration at Arlington National Cemetery. Paying respects and giving honor to the servicemen and women who gave their all is important, he says. His mindset about business is you get what you give. He and his team endeavor to provide the best for their customers. He also believes a successful business will always have growth in mind, even when it brings challenges. He says tomorrow is not promised to anyone, being thankful every day is what they strive for.
The Garden State Chapter of the American Fence Association held it’s Jackpot 2021 on October 29 and 30 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. From the workshops to the trade show, the event offered the opportunity to learn and network.
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