In
November 1994 Chad Fryer moved back home from Chicago, IL, after
working for the ministry of the Institute
in Basic Life Principles.
With some money saved and a vision for a family home business, his
desire was to provide quality shade and shelter by serving the
needs of Fayette County and vicinity.
With
a desire to remain debt free, Chad bought his first 20' x 40'
anchor white party tent in January of 1995 for $5,000. His first
rental came on April 1, 1995. Although Chad was still working out
of his parents' garage, word began to spread that Chad had a white
tent perfect for weddings. Grateful for his family volunteering
their time, counsel, and labor, Chad and Classic Canopies were
continuing to be blessed by God, one customer at a
time!
Once the business
was established Chad walked the aisle himself, marrying Nancy Ann
McMillan from Clinton, Mississippi. Nancy Ann's contributions to
the business were and continue to be invaluable and much needed.
The company's success greatly relies upon her counsel and wisdom.
Nancy Ann receives the majority of calls and is a tremendous help
with customers' initial questions and needs.
Meanwhile,
the need for round tables and white chairs became a priority. And
as Classic Canopies' inventory grew, the need for more help became
imminent! With continued help from family, the work always gets
completed thanks to Chad's parents Dean and Amelia Fryer, brother
Todd and
his wife Helen, Nancy Ann's parents Mike and Cathy McMillan, and
siblings Michael, Dianne, Carrie, and David. Everyone has
contributed to the company in many ways. Classic Canopies owes a
debt of gratitude to each and every one!
The
Fryers have also been blessed with special
friends Michael Paul Mowrey, Mike and Matthew Hadden, Danny Davis, Chris
Knowles (Chad's cousin), Nathan Mejia, Tim and Sam Peavy, Joel and Nathan and Micah Powell, Jonathan Norton
Sam Hearn, Michael and Matthew Harbin, and Andrew and Drew Provence. Classic Canopies is grateful for their hard work and
friendship!
