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About Us

The Paquette Family

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Rene with Granddaughters Lennox, Josie and Kennedy

Rene Paquette

Founder & President

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Meet Rene! Rene is our founder and President here at Integrity Awnings. Bringing over 44 years of experience, Rene is undoubtedly the face of the awning business. Fresh out of Middlebury High School, Rene found himself in the shop sewing awnings and slowly making his way to the top over the years. Even at the top, Rene is always the man on the other end of the phone, the one jumping in his truck to come check out the work, and the one helping with installations, not to mention he may even be the guy sewing your little slice of paradise!

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There is not a part of this business that Rene hasn’t had his hands on. Experience is knowledge, and knowledge is success, but Rene will be the first to tell you there is no success without hours of hard work and integrity every step of the way. Family is everything, and that is what got Integrity Awnings underway. Rene wanted to create a family-oriented business where, no matter the circumstances, family comes first. Missing kids’ and grandkids’ games, races, or shows wasn’t cutting it for this family man. Integrity Awnings allows each employee the freedom of never missing important family events. Though quite the businessman, it’s no secret Rene is indeed the life of the party. You can find him on any given summer Sunday, grilling and entertaining not only the family but whoever else wants to stop down and enjoy the pool, the lake, juicy steaks, good music, and the best company. The fun doesn’t stop when the warm weather does. Rene’s pride and joy lie on the mountains of the Middlebury College Snowbowl, where he is still racing every Friday in the Ski Bum league. And he’ll be the first to show you the results every Friday night, typically finishing in the top 3! 

Meet the Team

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Vice President

Adam Paquette

With over 18 years of experience in the awning industry, Adam brings unmatched knowledge, craftsmanship, and dedication to every project. From start to finish, he ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience, with a passion that shows through his attention to detail and top-tier customer service. When he’s not on the job, Adam is an avid outdoorsman. Before launching his career in awnings, he spent years as a professional hunting guide and has proudly passed that love for the outdoors down to his two children, Hunter and Josie. He’s also a dedicated youth hockey coach, always giving back to the community and leading by example. Adam’s hands-on expertise and genuine care for his work and customers set Integrity Awnings apart—you’re truly in good hands.

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Business Manager

Selena Paquette

Selena, known lovingly as NaNa, is the heart of the Paquette family and the driving force behind Camp NaNa, where she cares for up to eleven grandkids with days full of fishing, hiking, baking, outdoor play and beach fun. We incorporate that same warmth and energy into Integrity Awnings, helping create beautiful, relaxing outdoor spaces where families can make memories together.

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Chief Fiancial Officer

Heather Lavalla

Meet Heather! Heather is our Chief Financial Officer. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Administration. Aside from keeping all of us in line here, Heather also has a full-time career. Heather and her husband Ken, have three kids, Brantley, Bentley and Kennedy. Outside of work, the Lavalla family enjoys beach days, NaNa days and skiing at the Middlebury College Snowbowl. Heather’s years of experience in the business world keeps Integrity Awnings in our best working order!

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Director of Marketing

Sarah Paquette

Instillation Specialist

Aaron Paquette 

Meet Aaron! Aaron is an installer here at Integrity Awnings. Aaron has watched the awning business his whole life and was thrilled to join the business. Aaron graduated from The Lincoln Institute of Technology in Diesel Mechanics and spends his days as a Fleet Mechanic for a local feed delivery company. As if Aaron wasn’t busy enough, he also coaches his sons' ski and lacrosse teams and grooms the trails part-time at the Middlebury College Snowbowl. At Integrity Awnings, Aaron's wife Sarah brings her knowledge of Marketing and Web Design expertise gained through her years as a hiring manager in the insurance industry. You’ll find her behind the chair as a hairstylist at Waterfalls Salon & Spa. She has been a licensed Cosmetologist for over 15 years in Addison County. She carries a passion for bringing out natural beauty. Whether she's behind the chair, or envisioning a new outdoor living space her artistic nature never disappoints! Sarah and Aaron are high school sweethearts, and have built a wonderful life on the mountain with their 3 kids, Axl, Lochlan, and Lennox.

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Social Media Marketing/Sales

Haley Ceresoli

Meet Haley! Haley is our Social Media Marketing Manager. Haley is very personable and always looking at what’s next for the Integrity team. Beyond Integrity Awnings, Haley and her husband Dan also run a small horse ranch in Northern New York, all while raising their two young boys, Kip and Krew. Haley is an avid outdoorswoman, an animal lover, and a business woman in the making. Her friendly personality, sense of humor, and attention to detail are exactly what this team needs!

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Social Media Consultant

Hannah Paquette

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Meet Hannah! If there is something that needs to be done in the office, Hannah is our right-hand girl! She may be the friendly voice that answers the phone, or she may be the one getting all the details together to make your Integrity experience top-notch! Hannah graduated from O’briens Aveda Institute in 2019 in Aesthetics. She has a pure passion for beauty and making others feel their best self! Hannah just welcomed the eleventh grandchild into the Paquette family, little Lorelei.

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Shop Manager - Fabricator

Colin Clohessy

Meet Colin! Colin is our shop manager and fabricator. Colin was raised in Shoreham, Vermont, and graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 2003. Soon after graduation, Colin started in the construction field. He also enlisted into the Vermont Air Guard for six years where he maintained personal fight equipment. Soon after, Colin found himself working for a national awning company fabricating and welding for nine years. Outside of work, Colin enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting..really anything outdoors! With Colin’s vast knowledge and unbeatable skill to the awning business, Integrity Awnings is grateful to have him and welcome him, his wife Amanda, and their son, Seamus into our family!

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Contact us

802-771-5892

P.O Box 132 Vergennes, VT 05491

​Providing high quality custom awning and sunshade solutions throughout Vermont, New England, and Upstate New York

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