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Start your own company. Don’t throw yourself against a wall and expect it to fall down. -Iris Harrell
Raised in the south, Iris once worked in the tobacco fields as a child. Iris obtained both Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees and began her career as a teacher. It was her life partner, Ann Benson, who introduced her to her true talent and passion when she presented Iris with an electric drill to hang pots and pans in their home. Iris proceeded to take every course available in home design and construction, earning her general contractor’s license. Unable to find employment in the field because of her gender and age (34 at the time), Iris started her own company, producing small jobs for neighbors, relatives and friends.
After relocating to Menlo Park and determined to succeed in an industry “owned” by men, Iris became an entrepreneur in 1985. Her values and ethics have translated into a highly respected, award-winning design + build remodeling company. She continues to teach and has spoken to groups such as NAHB, NAWBO, and NARI to name a few. Iris has received numerous personal awards, including Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Athena Award and Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Distinction, to name just two.
For 25 years Iris has exceeded the expectations of her 700+ plus clients and employee owners and is considered one of the best executives and remodelers in Silicon Valley.
