National Association of Catering Executives: The Detroit NACE Blog

This begins our new series on the blog where we’re going to highlight members. If you would like to be “spotlighted”, you must be a NACE member from the Detroit chapter and in good standing.

Our first guinea pig - excuse me - our first member we’re going to highlight is Todd Lloyd from Chair Covers and Linens.

Where do you work/what is your position?
Chair Covers & Linens, President and CEO. The Nation’s largest source for chair covers.

How long have you been in the business?
As a separate company, Chair Covers & Linens has been in business for 12 years.

What do you love about it?
That’s easy – I get to party for a living. We get to be involved with some of the most joyous times in peoples lives. It’s a blast.

How has NACE helped you along your journey?
Sometimes we get so busy in our daily business life we forget to make contact with people. NACE allows me to contact our customers and prospects at least once a month. The educational and networking aspect is also very beneficial.

What advice would you have for someone looking to hire a company that offers what you do?
First and foremost is product offering. Do they have what you want? Second, do they have the resources to pull off your event? What kind of backup plans and staff do they have if there is an unforeseen emergency like someone gets sick or a vehicle breaks down? Often we are very restricted with the time we have to do our job. Make sure the company you choose can deal with anything that is thrown at them.

What are 10 things people might not know about you and/or your company?
1. We offer more than just a chair cover company
2. We have the largest selection of linen in Michigan.
3. We have offices in 9 states.
4. We carry battery operated LED Lighting.
5. We have just under 200 employees
6. We have over 70 different styles of chair covers.
7. We offer over 100 different sash colors/styles.
8. We own a company plane
9. My partner and I collect cars (we have 9 of them).
10. I get to work with my youngest sister everyday.
 

Chair Covers and Linens staff

Pictured left to right: Todd Lloyd (Detroit NACE Secretary), Joan Kacir (past President), Rachel Torok, Brennan Donnovan

Website: www.chaircovers.net