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Chris Edwards is the Owner and CEO of Presidential Exteriors, a premier exterior remodeling contractor serving Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. Since its founding in 2015, the company has been the one-stop solution for homeowners’ exterior remodeling needs, offering award-winning service and maintaining an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Strengths

Chris Edwards possesses several strengths that have significantly contributed to the success and growth of Presidential Exteriors. His background in working for the country’s largest exterior modeling company provided him with valuable insights into the industry. Recognizing that bigger isn’t always better, Chris founded Presidential Exteriors to offer what he, himself, had never received—the potential for growth. His insight and experience have molded an environment that is open-minded, nurturing, and diversified.

Under Chris’s leadership, the company emphasizes career satisfaction as a driver of productivity. By creating several divisions, Presidential Exteriors allows employees to find the area in which they perform best, fostering upward career mobility. This strategy has proven effective, with the company growing from five employees to 140, many of whom have been with Chris for years.

Achievements

Under Chris Edwards’s leadership, Presidential Exteriors has received significant recognition. In 2020, the company was ranked No. 154 by Qualified Remodeler, with a 2019 remodeling revenue of $11,321,818 and 1,600 jobs completed.

Chris’s commitment to employee development and customer satisfaction has been acknowledged in the industry. He was featured in the Top 100 U.S. Business Leaders Magazine, where his approach to creating a nurturing and diversified environment was highlighted.

In addition to his professional achievements, Chris has demonstrated resilience in his personal life. In December 2020, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Despite enduring weeks of chemotherapy that failed to work, Chris’s determination and the support of his team saw him through this challenging time. His journey has inspired the company’s commitment to cancer awareness and support.

Chris Edwards’s leadership continues to drive Presidential Exteriors toward growth and excellence in the home remodeling industry.