DECK COMPANY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Co - Owner
- Operations Manager
When April's dad, Tony, started the family business she was just graduating from high school, so business ownership is in her blood. Right after obtaining her Interior Design degree in 2005, she started working alongside her husband, Rob, building high-end houses and remodeling historic bungalows in the Denver area. After years of learning all aspects of the construction trade firsthand, she decided to use her knowledge and experience to further grow the family business. As the operations manager, she oversees everything from schedule coordination to material availability and ordering to job site visits and customer relations.
Rob started working in his family's business at the age of 14 answering phones, helping keep the warehouse clean and organized, and even going on sales calls at companies like Sears, Toys R Us, and Hasbro. From that early age, he recognized the importance of connecting with the right clients - clients who share the same values as the company. He believes in accountability, authenticity, innovation, and reputation. And is committed to helping ensure those cornerstones are the foundation of every relationship the Deck Company builds with clients. A large portion of Rob's time is spent building truly epic spreadsheets, but he most enjoys his time spent meeting with future clients, working with them through the discovery process, and helping their vision of the perfect outdoor space come to life. Rob was born and raised in Denver. He's a husband and father of three boys. His two youngest sons, Bear and the "Treefrog" are already involved in The Deck Company learning about building strong customer relationships and ensuring a quality product is delivered every time.
Job Titles:
- Owner, President, Jack - of - All - Trades
At the age of 14, Rob started working on summer break for his grandpa's local heating and air conditioning company, Star Heating. He learned all about what it takes to run a business while cleaning the workshop and making fittings for job installs as well as being an apprentice under the leadership of his uncles. Fast forward five years, and he was the youngest HVAC technician (at the time) to receive his HVAC Journeyman's license. Being a part of a family business taught him life skills that he incorporates every day into running The Deck Company. Working hard, keeping your word, always doing your best, and taking pride in your craft were values that were instilled into him early on. Today, Rob holds General Contractor's licenses in both Residential and Commercial construction in conjunction with an H and VB Mechanical Supervisor's license. He knows all the ins and outs of every aspect of construction, and he has built everything from a small staircase for our Decks for Vets program to a million-dollar luxury home from the ground up.
Job Titles:
- Co - Fonder, Office Manager
When Tony founded The Deck Company in 1992, Sharon was his biggest cheerleader and support system. Coming from an entrepreneurial family herself, she was used to working side by side with family members at the local Wheat Ridge bar, The Marigold. She also brings extensive office management expertise to the table and is responsible for initial contact with current and potential clients. In addition to managing the office, she also helps coordinate appointments and team schedules. She is the friendly voice you will first hear as you reach out to The Deck Company for your initial estimate appointment.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Founder - in Memory of
Owning and operating The Deck Company was Tony's true passion. The idea to start a deck and patio business was inspired by the memory of a patio company his father owned and operated during summer vacation from his teaching career in the Denver Public Schools. Over the years, Tony grew the business from advertising on telephone poles and building several projects himself, to multiple building crews and a booming year-round production all across the Denver area. The Deck Company even grew to include commercial projects and completed several deck and shade structures for The Denver Zoo. Tony's dream of being an entrepreneur continues on as The Deck Company is still family-owned and operated. His memory will always live on in every deck we build…big or small.