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Banking relationship
and business grow in
tandem over the years
Larry Chavez and
Laurie Cini-Donovan
Larry Chavez’s relationship with
his bank is as old as his business,
Dreamstyle Remodeling of Albuquerque,
New Mexico. And since 1989, both his
business and his relationship with
Wells Fargo have flourished.
“The day I started this company,
I opened an account at Wells Fargo,”
Larry said. “We’ve had pretty dramatic
growth since, and Wells Fargo has been
an important collaborator throughout.”
In the past five years, the home-
remodeling company has expanded
from 110 employees to 360, and annual
sales have increased substantially.
Wells Fargo helped finance the
company's recent expansion into
Southern California, Arizona, Idaho,
and west Texas, which included three
new facilities.
Just like the customers who
want to enhance their homes for
the future, Larry is intent on securing
Dreamstyle Remodeling’s future.
“We’re very focused on the company’s
succession, and we have the best people
in place to lead us,” Larry said.
Wells Fargo plays a big role
in the company’s future, he said,
noting that bankers Katrina Tracy
and Laurie Cini-Donovan “know my
business inside and out, and they’re
responsive to all my business needs.”
Dreamstyle Remodeling’s relationship
with Wells Fargo stretches from multiple
commercial accounts to financing,
merchant services, personal accounts,
and investments. The company also
relies on Wells Fargo to provide
consumer finance options to
its customers.
“It goes beyond the bank accounts
and financing,” Larry said. “Everything
we’ve done with Wells Fargo has
increased our eciency.”
Laurie said, “Knowing his business
so well has deepened our relationship.
Larry sees the potential and benefits
in thinking of us as if we were true
business consultants.”
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Larry Chavez