Staff

WE HAVE MOVED TO 651 (*645) 2^ND AVENUE NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

Hank Lawson – President / Owner

Hank purchased Cain Awning in May of 2003.  Since that time Cain has experienced steady growth each year.  Hank brings extensive sales and project management experience, which is vital in this competitive market.  Hank and his wife Isabelle have twin boys Sam & Holder.  Hank’s hobbies include golf, woodworking and spending time at the lake.

William (Mack) Hudson – Installations & Project Management

Mack began working at Cain in the summer of 1976.  With over 39 years of awning experience, he is an extremely valuable asset.  He is daily involved in project planning and installations. Mack and his wife Kimberly have four dogs, Sally, Teddy, Pebbles and Jack.  His hobbies include white-water canoeing, cycling and amateur radio.

Quadir Sudana – Installations & Project Management

Quadir came to Cain in August of 2012.  His 17+ years of Project Management are a valuable asset to Cain Awning.  He is involved in project planning and installations daily.  Quadir’s favorite hobby is fishing.

Drew Ash – Installations & Project Management

Drew is a recent addition to Cain Awning as of March 2017. His extensive knowledge and expertise in the metal fabrication industry allows him to exceed in various job-site situations. On a daily basis Drew is involved in installations and project planning. In his spare time, Drew enjoys restoring vintage cars – especially Mustangs.

David Wright – Metal Fabricator & Welder

David came to Cain in 1985.  Daily his 30 years of cutting and welding experience are put to the test.  He is in charge of fabricating all the frames that are produced and installed for Cain Awning.  His hobbies include fishing and riding motorcycles.

Tia Gentry – Seamstress

Tia started to work at Cain in June of 2014.  Tia assists in the sewing of the awnings, boat covers, boat enclosures, tarpaulins and many other products that are produced here at Cain Awning.  Tia and her husband Bruce have three children, Stephen, Tamar and Melissa.  Tia’s hobbies include sewing, reading and spending time with her family.

Alana Hoelzeman – Office Support Supervisor

Alana became a part of our team in early March of 2021 and is well equipped in handling the office’s day to day needs.  She also coordinates estimate logistics, all accounting matters and has become quite efficient using Awning Composer & CADD.  She has a German Shepherd named Enzo, whom she loves dearly, and enjoys hiking with him as much as possible.