THE STORY OF SHEDMAX
ShedMax began with the Hollis family’s lifelong passion for construction. From a young age, the Hollis boys worked alongside their father on home and church remodeling projects, instilling a deep love for building. Over the years, Tim Hollis and his wife, Walteena, successfully ran three businesses in the automotive, off-road, and custom apparel industries, operating out of a large retail space in Williamsburg, KY. Despite this success, Tim’s passion for construction persisted.
To satisfy this, Tim launched Pro1 Construction in 2013, focusing on custom onsite builds. However, managing this new venture alongside their established businesses proved challenging and costly. Realizing that offsite construction wasn’t sustainable, Tim and Walteena sought a way to combine Tim’s love for building with a more feasible business model. After exploring several options, they discovered that shed building was the perfect fit.
ShedMax was born with just a three-man crew, including Tim himself, relying solely on word-of-mouth for marketing. By 2014, their hard work paid off. They purchased delivery equipment, leased a new production facility, and expanded their advertising to radio and online platforms. Demand surged, and ShedMax grew to include four full-time build teams and a cut-and-prep team. With the rapid expansion, Tim established strict quality standards to ensure every shed exceeded competitors’ offerings, from the materials used to the construction techniques employed.
Tim’s philosophy was simple: while trucks might fuel endless debates over who makes the best model, he could prove definitively that ShedMax buildings were superior. With more lumber, house-quality construction, meticulous fastening patterns, and expert craftsmanship, ShedMax quickly earned a reputation for delivering the highest-quality sheds.
In 2016, the company purchased a larger production facility in Corbin, KY, where up to seven build teams worked to meet seasonal demand. As ShedMax expanded, delivering to seven states within a 250-mile radius, the business became synonymous with durability, craftsmanship, and quality.
By 2021, having reached their goals with ShedMax, Tim and Walteena sought more time with their family and a change of pace. They listed the business for sale, carefully vetting potential buyers to ensure the ShedMax name would continue to uphold their high standards.
Today, under new ownership but with many of the original crew still in place, ShedMax continues its legacy of excellence in craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, looking forward to a bright future.
OUR TEAM
KELLY MCBRYDE
Kelly McBryde grew up in Clinton, Tennessee, where he attended Clinton Senior High School. He later graduated from Tennessee Tech University and Duke University, specializing in healthcare administration. With over 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Kelly currently serves as the CEO of UltraGroup, LLC, a behavioral health management company.
In addition to his healthcare leadership, Kelly is excited to bring his business expertise to a new venture as co-owner of ShedMax, where he looks forward to continuing the company’s tradition of quality and craftsmanship.
KAREN FAUER
Karen Fauer grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. With over 30 years of experience in owning and operating successful businesses, Karen became a licensed CPA in 1992. She is actively involved in her community, serving on the board of the YMCA Chattanooga, as well as the National Alzheimer’s Association for Tennessee and the American Heart Association.
Karen has been married for 21 years and is the proud mother of two children. She is excited about the opportunities for ShedMax and brings a strong vision for the company’s future growth.