Hi Arlington — Drew here again.

About a month ago, ARLnow gave me the chance to share a letter with this community about why I decided to start All Team Exteriors, and what I hoped we could build if things went right. I wasn’t sure how it would land. Writing something personal in public always feels a little risky.

What happened next honestly surprised me.

I heard from neighbors I’ve never met. Friends sent screenshots saying “Hey, I just read about you.” A few homeowners reached out just to say good luck. And some trusted us with something important — their homes.

That support didn’t go unnoticed. It meant more than I can put into words. (more…)


Hi Arlington,

My name is Drew, and I wanted to take a moment — not as a business owner, not as a marketer, not as someone trying to sell you something — but simply as your neighbor.

This past year, I took a leap that honestly scared me. I challenged the comfortable path I’d been on and built something new with trusted partners and friends: a local roofing and home‑exterior company called All Team Exteriors. On paper, it’s a business. But in my heart, it’s something much more personal than that.

Together we’ve been here decades and this community has shaped who we are. As I thought about what I wanted my next chapter to be, I kept coming back to one simple idea:

I don’t just want to make a living here — I want to contribute something meaningful to a place that’s helped mold me. (more…)