Chris Hovan & Damorow Jones

Metals Your Way, Berks County
$55,000 loan

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. CUSTOM TAILORED PRODUCTS. AMIABLE PERSONALITIES. 

This combination of traits attracts customers to Chris Hovan and Damorow Jones, owners of Metals Your Way, a company specializing in custom-cut metals.  When the previous owner wanted to sell his business, Damorow saw a perfect opportunity to buy from his boss.  Chris and Damorow became business partners, a natural fit since the two have been friends for more than five years.

Through Jim Hufford of Community First Fund, the men obtained a loan for acquiring the business, as well as working capital.  “We had no preconceived notions as to the process of obtaining a loan; Jim was thorough in explaining the entire process,” noted Damorow.  Chris commented on the experience of operating their business: “We have the opportunity to do something great; we can mold this company and watch it grow.”  When asked what the most rewarding part of owning Metals Your Way is, they simultaneously said, “I get to work with this guy!”