We’re doing our monthly wrap-ups a little differently in June. This month, we’re kicking off a new blog series called Behind the Business, where we’ll share more about our business, our family, and what goes into running a family-owned business.

Behind the Business: Meet the Davis Family

For Josh and Jenni, Davis Garage Doors is more than a business. It’s something they’ve worked hard to build while staying focused on what matters most: family, hard work, and serving their customers well.

Meet Josh Davis

Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your role at Davis Garage Doors?

My name is Josh Davis, and I’m the owner of Davis Garage Doors.

How did you get started in the garage door business?

I got started in the garage door industry by answering an ad in the Tacoma Tribune. Six months later, the owner at Ace Doors called me, and that was the beginning of my career.

What were you doing before you entered this industry?

Before getting into garage doors, I was roofing. I had also just gotten out of the Air Force, and that experience helped shape the way I work today.

Working Together as a Family

What inspired your family to build Davis Garage Doors into what it is today?

Davis Garage Doors started before Jenni and I were together, but things have run very smoothly since she became involved. Having her as part of the business has made a big difference, and we’ve been able to continue growing while keeping family at the center of what we do.

What is it like working together as husband and wife?

Like any husband and wife working together, there have definitely been hard days. But overall, it has been a good thing for us and for the business.

We joke with customers sometimes that I’ve had to fire Jenni a few times, but she just keeps showing back up!

Looking Ahead: the Future of Davis Garage Doors

What is your vision for your family business?

We want to find the right person to take a lead role in our installations so Jenni and I can focus more on sales and service. We have grown enough to keep help around, and as we come into better economic times, we will be looking for more.

I hope one of my sons and daughter gets involved one day as well.

Life Beyond the Doors

What is something outside of work that your family enjoys doing together?

We love camping, fishing, and going to Mariners games.

We work hard, play hard, and are committed to raising strong humans.

How do you balance family time with the demands of running a business?

We do our best to stick to company hours, Monday through Friday. I do still answer the phone seven days a week and sometimes handle sales on weekends, but I’m grateful to do it.

Balance is the key, and most important is our children.

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We’re excited to share more through our Behind the Business series and give our customers a closer look at the family and work behind Davis Garage Doors.

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