Troy, MI—Brian Elias, Founder and CEO of 1-800-HANSONS, has been selected by REMODELING magazine to receive the REMODELING Big50 award, a national designation only few receive. This year’s recipients were treated to a VIP red carpet gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington, DC on May 10, 2013. The 2013 Big50 winners are featured in the May issue of REMODELING, a national trade publication read by more than 98,000 professional remodeling contractors. Every year since 1986, REMODELING has selected 50 owners of remodeling companies to join the exclusive Big50 club. Criteria for consideration mandate that candidates have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or the industry at large. Big50 remodelers run successful, often growing, companies of various sizes that have taken the lead in raising industry standards. “We are honored to be included with such great company,” remarked Brian Elias. “The other individuals in the Big50 are the most respected people in the industry and we’re happy to be a part of it all.” The Big50 selection process is extremely rigorous and the REMODELING editors believe this year’s inductees are the strongest class to yet. “Uniting the 2013 inductees are high standards and a determination to push through the recession — taking the opportunity to retool systems and processes to prepare for the recovery — ensuring that as business picks up, they are poised to meet their sales, production, and customer-service goals and continue to thrive,” according to REMODELING. “We work hard every day to deliver world class service to our customers and have a positive impact in the community,” Elias said emphatically. “It feels great to know that our industry recognizes what we do. The real recognition belongs to the incredible team that we have at 1-800-HANSONS. Our people are absolutely the best and I only accept this award on their behalf.” REMODELING editors, columnists, industry leaders, and the companies themselves make the nominations each year. Following a lengthy evaluation and interview process, the editors select the 50 individuals who exemplify the best of the industry that year, and who have something to offer other remodelers in proven practices. Elias was selected for the category of Replacement Windows, Siding and Roofing. About REMODELING: Published by Hanley Wood, LLC, is the leading publication in the home improvement industry. Designed to address the specific concerns of residential remodeling pros, the magazine is both a business tool and an industry leader for a market that reached $278 billion in 2011. About 1-800-HANSONS: 1-800-HANSONS won the National 2011 Replacement Contractor of the Year Award from Replacement Contractor Magazine, the first and only Michigan contractor to win this prestigious national award. Brian Elias founded 1-800-HANSONS in 1988 as a one-man operation selling the leads he canvassed, and has since grown the company into one of the industry’s largest home improvement corporations. In 2012 1-800-HANSONS’ original location in Troy, MI, generated a majority of the company’s revenue and with 9 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio, 1-800-HANSONS continues to grow rapidly. More information is available about the company’s community reinvestment program, interview requests for Brian Elias and other inquiries by contacting Eaman Gaggos, 1-800-HANSONS Media Director at (248) 581-3030 ext. 2301.
