In Part 3, we’ll uncover how an unexpected request from his youngest son turned the business into a thriving family affair, adding a whole new dimension to its story.

As the years passed, Danny and his team continued to build on their success in the movable wall industry. The company grew steadily, and one day, Danny received an unexpected but exciting request—his youngest son, Brian, asked to intern at the company before his senior year of college.

During his summer internship, Brian immersed himself in various roles, eager to understand what it was like to work at the company his father had built. It didn’t take long for him to discover a natural talent for connecting with people and earning their trust—just like his dad. While the summer came to an end, Brian’s passion for building relationships endured, and after graduating from college, he returned to the company to work in sales.

Danny’s eldest son, Tim, joined the team soon after, taking on the critical role of overseeing the company’s finances. Danny reflected on that time with both of his sons now part of the company, “You could have knocked me over with a feather.”

An Unintentional Family Business

When Danny first purchased Modernfold Doors of Chicago, Inc. in 1992, he never imagined the company would one day become a family business. At the time, he focused on building a strong foundation, earning clients’ trust, and driving innovation in the movable wall industry. Fast-forward to today and his vision has evolved into something even more meaningful—Brian, his youngest son, now serves as the company’s president, while Tim, his eldest, leads as vice president of finance.

Together, Brian and Tim carry forward the values Danny instilled from the very beginning: fostering relationships built on honesty, trust, and delivering on promises. With their leadership, the company has grown stronger, blending Danny’s legacy with their own fresh perspectives and ambitions. What started as one man’s dream has now become a family legacy—a business driven by shared values and a passion for building relationships.

Changes May Come, but One Thing Remains

Over the years, the company experienced its fair share of changes. It expanded its product offerings and partnered with new manufacturers like Skyfold, McKeon, and Smoke Guard. Danny also acquired a distributor in Southeast Florida, broadening the company’s reach while keeping Chicago as its home base. The company even underwent a rebrand, simplifying its name to Modernfold Chicago.

Amidst all these changes, one thing has remained constant—Danny’s unwavering love for Modernfold, Inc. He attributes his dedication as a distributor to the strong relationship he built with the manufacturing company. His time with Modernfold, Inc. taught him invaluable lessons, provided countless opportunities, and paved the way for lasting success.

Since 1992, Modernfold Chicago has weathered economic challenges and industry ups and downs without ever having a losing year—an extraordinary feat that few businesses can claim. If you ask Danny how they’ve managed such consistency, his answer is simple: it’s all about the relationships they’ve built, rooted in honesty, trust, and always doing what they say they’ll do.