4 Walls 1 Roof

An Idea

Since opening her business in 2003, Tina Gleisner has seen more women enter the construction industry. Coupled with her passion to help women business owners succeed, Tina identified an opportunity for a women in construction to join together in marketing their businesses. 4 Walls 1 Roof provides women business owners, and women leaders within small businesses, the opportunity to create and leverage marketing activities that are often unaffordable to a start-up business.

Many of the 4 Walls ideas stem from Tina's affiliation with New Hampshire's Womens Business Center. As a board member, she launched a one-on-one mentoring program, along with a monthly real estate/construction group to support an unequal number of mentors/mentees. Gayle Sanders and Tina collaborated on this group from it's inception in 2002. When discussing the idea of a women in construction group with Elizabeth Early-Sheehan, another WBC member, they realized the unique opportunity to broaden their scope to include products and services related to enhancing a home and the lifestyles of those who live within their walls.

The Co-Founders

Tina Gleisner, Visionary and Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof
My Handyman of Southern NH, tina@MyHandymanNH.com

Tina Gleisner, President of My Handyman of Southern NH, started her business, and second career. After 30 years in technology and working around the world, Tina wanted to live and work in the same place. My Handyman has given Tina the opportunity to learn all aspects of business ownership along with opportunities to give back to her community. She is a member of the 2007 Leadership Seacoast program and authors a blog on marketing for small business owners, tinag.typepad.com

Gayle Sanders, Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof
GRS Home Images, gayle@gaylesanders.com

Gayle Sanders founded GRS Home Images in 2002 as a way of transferring her engineering skills to a small, locally owned business. Instead of flying to Helsinki to perform usability tests on Nokia cell phones, Gayle meets with home owners who want to enhance their homes with an addition or change in how they're currently using existing space. Gayle uses the leading design software package, Chief Architect, to help home owners visualize what can be.

Elizabeth Early Sheehan, Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof
Organizational Solutions, eesheehan@comcast.net

Elizabeth Early Sheehan began Organizational Solutions in 1997. She is active in several National Association of Professional Organizer (NAPO) groups, authors a monthly "Organizing Tips" column for the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of the Women's Business Center. In 2006, Elizabeth was recognized by the SBA as NH's 2006 "Women in Business Champion" and received the Mary Dumais Women's "Entrepreneurial Spirit" award.

Shelby O'Donnell, Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof
Hearthstone Kitchen Designs, shelby@hearthstonekitchendesigns.com

Shelby O'Donnell founded Hearthstone Kitchen Designs in 2005 after designing kitchens in NH for five years. She continually builds her expertise through course work offered by the National Kitchen and Bath Association and has already complete a Master Class on Green Design. Shelby is active in several womens organizations, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Council of Realtors.

Partnering with Our Communities

While focused on developing 4 Walls 1 Roof member businesses, the membership is committed to taking an active role in the communities where they live and work. 4 Walls 1 Roof's first community partner is Southeast New Hampshire's Habitat for Humanity. Thirteen members donated items to their second annual auction held on February 17, 2007.

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Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust	An Idea Since opening her business in 2003, Tina Gleisner has seen more women enter the construction industry. Coupled with her passion to help women business owners succeed, Tina identified an opportunity for a women in construction to join together in marketing their businesses. 4 Walls 1 Roof provides women business owners, and women leaders within small businesses, the opportunity to create and leverage marketing activities that are often unaffordable to a start-up business. Many of the 4 Walls ideas stem from Tina's affiliation with New Hampshire's Womens Business Center. As a board member, she launched a one-on-one mentoring program, along with a monthly real estate/construction group to support an unequal number of mentors/mentees. Gayle Sanders and Tina collaborated on this group from it's inception in 2002. When discussing the idea of a women in construction group with Elizabeth Early-Sheehan, another WBC member, they realized the unique opportunity to broaden their scope to include products and services related to enhancing a home and the lifestyles of those who live within their walls.
	The Co-Founders Tina Gleisner, Visionary and Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof My Handyman of Southern NH, tina@MyHandymanNH.com Tina Gleisner, President of My Handyman of Southern NH, started her business, and second career. After 30 years in technology and working around the world, Tina wanted to live and work in the same place. My Handyman has given Tina the opportunity to learn all aspects of business ownership along with opportunities to give back to her community. She is a member of the 2007 Leadership Seacoast program and authors a blog on marketing for small business owners, tinag.typepad.com Gayle Sanders, Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof GRS Home Images, gayle@gaylesanders.com Gayle Sanders founded GRS Home Images in 2002 as a way of transferring her engineering skills to a small, locally owned business. Instead of flying to Helsinki to perform usability tests on Nokia cell phones, Gayle meets with home owners who want to enhance their homes with an addition or change in how they're currently using existing space. Gayle uses the leading design software package, Chief Architect, to help home owners visualize what can be. Elizabeth Early Sheehan, Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof Organizational Solutions, eesheehan@comcast.net Elizabeth Early Sheehan began Organizational Solutions in 1997. She is active in several National Association of Professional Organizer (NAPO) groups, authors a monthly "Organizing Tips" column for the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of the Women's Business Center. In 2006, Elizabeth was recognized by the SBA as NH's 2006 "Women in Business Champion" and received the Mary Dumais Women's "Entrepreneurial Spirit" award. Shelby O'Donnell, Co-Founder of 4 Walls 1 Roof Hearthstone Kitchen Designs, shelby@hearthstonekitchendesigns.com Shelby O'Donnell founded Hearthstone Kitchen Designs in 2005 after designing kitchens in NH for five years. She continually builds her expertise through course work offered by the National Kitchen and Bath Association and has already complete a Master Class on Green Design. Shelby is active in several womens organizations, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Council of Realtors.
	Partnering with Our Communities While focused on developing 4 Walls 1 Roof member businesses, the membership is committed to taking an active role in the communities where they live and work. 4 Walls 1 Roof's first community partner is Southeast New Hampshire's Habitat for Humanity. Thirteen members donated items to their second annual auction held on February 17, 2007.
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