In the early 1970s, Lloyd Copelan was working at Canada Dry, a soda bottling company, when he suffered a serious back injury on the job. Unable to continue working, he lost his position—a common outcome for the times. However, Lloyd’s resilient spirit led him to turn a setback into an opportunity. Known throughout his neighborhood as the go-to handyman, he decided to start his own handyman service.
Lloyd’s exceptional skills, reliability, and friendly service quickly made him a local favorite. As word spread, his reputation grew beyond the neighborhood, expanding into Redlands. It wasn’t long before Genie Garage Doors Manufacturing took notice and invited him to become their exclusive installer for Yucaipa, Redlands, and San Bernardino. Lloyd accepted, marking the beginning of Lloyd Copelan Garage Doors, the first ever Garage Door Company in the Inland Empire.
As the business thrived, it has remained a true family operation. Lloyd’s son, Steve, eventually joined the company, followed by Steve’s daughter, Camie. Though Lloyd has since passed away and Steve has retired, the legacy lives on. Today, the business is proudly led by Camie Copelan, who has welcomed her son-in-law, JC Woodard, into the family business.
At Lloyd Copelan Garage Doors, family, trust, quality craftsmanship and value have always been at the heart of what we do. For generations, we’ve built a reputation for reliable service, expert installations, and customer satisfaction.
