Kelly Conklin, 36, became president of Gordon's Window Décor last year when her father, Gordon Clements, passed the torchâliterally. (Clements decorated a yard light and presented it to his daughter at a company party in a gesture Conklin calls symbolic, moving and goofy.)
Gordon's Window Décor marks its 30th anniversary in 2016. The company, founded by Gordon Clements in his basement, today is based in Williston, Vt. Gordon's has some two dozen employees, who supply shades and window treatments to businesses, schools and homes. The company's mission is to turn clients into “raving fans” by “delivering exceptional custom window treatments and an experience that makes them smile.” The casual workplace environment emphasizes fun as well as continuous improvement.