ABOUT US

A Vermont-Owned Company for almost 50 years

As a locally-owned Vermont business, we understand the importance of providing outstanding products and impeccable customer service. It is our commitment to these values that has led us to be the area’s number one awning provider for residential and commercial awnings, custom curtains and solar screens.

Meet The Owners

Meet our Owners, Kristopher & Sarah Larson

Sarah and Kristopher are dedicated to providing exceptional products and impeccable service in a fun, friendly and professional way that our customers will remember. Both are native Vermonters going back five generations. Their values are reflected in how they treat their customers and employees each and every day. They are both actively involved in the day to day operations at Otter Creek Awnings.

Meet the Team

The Otter Creek Awnings Team

Kristopher Larson

Owner & President

Kristopher Larson

Owner & President

Prior to ownership, Kristopher worked at Otter Creek and held the role as Sales Manager. He still leads the sales and design team to much success and enjoys seeing both residential and commercial projects come to life. Kristopher believes the company’s reputation as Vermont’s premier awning company is attributed to the employees who work at Otter Creek Awnings. When Kris isn’t in the office he enjoys spending time on Lake Champlain with his wife Sarah on their antique wooden boat. You can also find him landscaping and birdwatching as he loves to spend time outdoors. Email Kris

Sarah Larson

Owner & CFO

Sarah Larson

Owner & CFO

Sarah is a graduate of St. Michael’s College with a degree in Business Administration. She admires the flawless reputation that Otter Creek has held over the years and strives to continue the tradition. Prior to ownership at Otter Creek Awnings, Sarah worked in the Graduate Medical Education field at the University of Vermont Medical Center and People’s United Bank. Sarah believes her business acumen is a great asset that allows her to continue the smooth operations that Otter Creek Awnings clients have come to expect. When Sarah isn’t in the office, she enjoys cooking, tending to her peony gardens and playing outside with her Boxer, Luna. Email Sarah

Dana Robinson

Operations Manager

Dana Robinson

Operations Manager

Dana Robinson is our Operations Manager at Otter Creek Awnings. Dana oversees the day to day operations of the business which includes customer service, scheduling, and oversight of our installations and services. Dana is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Business Administration and is a veteran to the awning industry. With well over a decade of experience, Dana started his career in awnings as an installer and advanced his way to manager of an awning manufacturing facility. When he’s not in the office, Dana enjoys coaching hockey, playing golf, outdoor recreation and spending time with his wife and two boys. Email Dana

Chuck Welch

Operations Coodinator

Chuck Welch

Operations Coordinator

Chuck Welch is our Operations Coordinator and is the person you’ll speak to at Otter Creek Awnings when scheduling your awning installation or service appointment. Chuck has an extensive background handling emergency communications in health care, and is an Assistant Fire Chief for the Bridport, VT Fire Department. Chuck’s calm demeanor and kindness are wonderful attributes that he brings to our team. While not at work, Chuck enjoys spending time with his family, delights in woodworking and loves trying new recipes on his BBQ smoker for his friends and family to enjoy! Email Chuck

Roger Reilly

Project Manager

Roger Reilly

Project Manager

Roger Reilly is our Project Manager here at Otter Creek Awnings. With this role, Roger oversees our installations, assists in awning design and completes all technical measuring for our projects. Roger owned his own construction company for many years. He brings decades of building experience to the organization along with creativity and attention to detail. In his free time, Roger enjoys boating, creating steel sculptures and spending time with his Corgi, Angelica. Email Roger

Conner Ferguson

Office Assistant

Conner Ferguson

Office Assistant

Conner is our Office Assistant here at Otter Creek Awnings. He is the smiling face that greets customers in our showroom and on the phone. Conner also assists with scheduling appointments, payment processing and so much more! Conner has two degrees from SUNY colleges and is also a Navy reservist, so he is up for any challenge that crosses his path. Outside of the office, Conner enjoys running on the bike path in Burlington and participating in outdoor activities in the mountains of Vermont and New York. Email Conner

Tim Robinson

Awning Designer

Tim Robinson

Awning Designer

Tim has been in the awning business for nearly 40 years and his knowledge of all shading products is unmatched. He has worked closely with Otter Creek Awnings manufacturers and his knowledge affords him the best creative solution for any project. When Tim isn’t on the road, he enjoys golf with friends, playing with his Australian Shepard, Maya and a good cup of coffee. You might also spot him on the slopes in the winter time skiing with his wife and in-laws. Email Tim

Chuck Heingartner

Awning Designer

Chuck heingartner

Awning Designer

Chuck aka “Chucky from Stowe” is part of the Otter Creek Awnings sales and design team. Chucky brings decades of sales experience to our team with previous careers in the automotive and real estate industries. He helped run his family’s business, Kinney Motors in Rutland, where he learned the importance of customer relationships which is a skillset he absolutely excels at. In his free time, Chucky can be found shredding the mountains on his snowboard and spending time with his friends and family in his hometown of Stowe. Email Chucky

Candace

Conti-Lemery

Awning Designer

Candace Conti-Lemery

Awning Designer

Candace has worked with homeowners, builders and architects in the home improvement industry for many years. She is soon to celebrate her ten year anniversary with Otter Creek Awnings. Candace brings a tremendous amount of knowledge, experience and wonderful customer service to our team. As a graduate of the University of Vermont with a degree in business, she is always ready to help with a solution. When Candace isn’t on the road, she enjoys spending time with her family, her pups Maya and Maizy and traveling to warm destinations. Email Candace

Trevor Emilo

Awning Crew Leader

trevor Emilo

Awning Crew Leader

Trevor is one of our awning crew leaders. Trevor started at Otter Creek Awnings as an Installer and moved into a Lead Installer role as his awning and construction knowledge flourished. Trevor brings wonderful customer service skills and a friendly, always positive personality to our team. In Trevor’s free time outside of work, he enjoys attending music festivals, playing hockey and skiing in the wintertime at Middlebury Snowbowl.

Collin Champine

Awning Crew Leader

Collin Champine

Awning Crew Leader

Collin is one of our Lead Installers and comes to Otter Creek Awnings with experience in both the construction and restaurant industries. Collin’s enthusiastic and friendly personality serves our client’s well and he’s always up for a challenge with a smile on his face. While not at work, Collin enjoys hiking, camping and watching baseball.

Anthony Hatfield

Awning Installer

Anthony Hatfield

Awning Installer

Anthony, also known as Twon, grew up in Florida and is part of our Installation team. Twon has experience in the construction industry and in his free time helps on his family’s dairy farm. When Twon isn’t working, he enjoys celebrating life’s milestones with family and friends, dirt biking and spending time with his two dogs.

Dan Cafferty

Awning Installer

Dan Cafferty

Awning Installer

Dan has recently joined our team as an Installer. He’s a Massachusetts native and has experience in landscaping and security. Dan’s calm and friendly demeanor are wonderful attributes that he brings to our team, and he really enjoys being on the road completing installations. When Dan isn’t working, he likes spending time with his pups Kali (German Shepherd) and Benny (Golden Retriever) and casting a fishing line to find the next big catch!

Seasonal Crew

Lots of helping hands!

Seasonal Crew

We have seasonal workers that help out perhaps for one season or more. While we have a great team of dedicated full time workers we also have wonderful seasonal workers as well. Every year we get a great group who come and work hard at installing in the sun and rain. We are extremely lucky to have them on our team for the busy season!

Learn About Joining Our Team

We are always looking for talented people to grow with us!

Career Opportunities

A Vermont-Owned Company for almost 50 years

Meet our Owners, Kristopher & Sarah Larson

The Otter Creek Awnings Team

Kristopher Larson

Sarah Larson

Dana Robinson

Chuck Welch

Roger Reilly

Conner Ferguson

Tim Robinson

Chuck Heingartner

Candace

Conti-Lemery

Trevor Emilo

Collin Champine

Anthony Hatfield

Dan Cafferty

Seasonal Crew

Learn About Joining Our Team

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