From Topgolf Startup to East Coast Expansion: Chris Edwards Shares Why 2026 Is a Breakout Year for Presidential Exteriors

Power100 CEO Greg Cummings, Presidential Exteriors founder and president Chris Edwards explained how a Topgolf startup that just posted 43 percent year-over-year growth and a top-100 national ranking is using process-driven leadership development, East Coast expansion into New Jersey, and an obsessive “winning culture” to give more homeowners the kind of disciplined, first-visit experience that earns long-term trust.

In a recent PowerChat conversation with Greg Cummings, CEO of Power100, Chris Edwards, founder and president of Presidential Exteriors, shared what he is most excited about in 2026 and how his long‑term vision will continue to benefit homeowners across the East Coast. Speaking openly about the company’s growth, culture, and leadership development, Chris Edwards explained why the next phase of expansion for Presidential Exteriors is about much more than adding revenue—it is about building a smarter, stronger organization that consistently delivers for homeowners, a story Power100 was eager to spotlight in PowerChat.

Why Homeowners Can Expect Even Better Service in 2026

Looking at the year ahead, Chris Edwards highlighted that Presidential Exteriors is coming off 43 percent year‑over‑year growth and a national ranking in the top 100 exterior remodeling companies, as featured by Power100. For homeowners, he believes that momentum translates into better systems, more experienced teams, and a sharper focus on quality at Presidential Exteriors. Starting the business out of a Topgolf in winter—with team members bundled up and no walls—Chris Edwards has grown Presidential Exteriors into a multi‑market operation that still holds tightly to its core standards.

Inside Presidential Exteriors, that consistency is anchored in what Chris Edwards calls a “winning culture,” a theme he explored in depth with Greg Cummings on PowerChat. The mission at Presidential Exteriors is to be the best construction company there is—not just in revenue, but in installations, customer satisfaction, and training. For homeowners, that means the company’s growth in 2026 is being channeled into improved training programs, stronger internal competition, and better support systems that help every representative and installer perform at a higher level on each project.

How East Coast Expansion Will Help More Homeowners

For 2026, one of Chris Edwards’s biggest priorities is leading Presidential Exteriors into a new market with a planned office in New Jersey, a major point of discussion in his PowerChat interview with Greg Cummings. This New Jersey location is part of a broader vision to “dominate the East Coast,” giving more homeowners access to the standards and systems that have made Presidential Exteriors a top‑ranked company on Power100.

The long‑term goal for Presidential Exteriors is to reach a point where it can open at least one new office per year—and eventually multiple offices annually—without diluting its culture or quality. To make that possible, Chris Edwards is focused on building leaders inside Presidential Exteriors who can duplicate themselves and replicate the company’s standards in each new market. Drawing inspiration from elite coaches like Nick Saban, whose process‑driven approach he referenced in PowerChat, Chris Edwards is implementing systems at Presidential Exteriors that ensure homeowners in New Jersey and beyond receive the same level of accountability, communication, and craftsmanship that current customers experience today.

For homeowners, this East Coast expansion means more than just seeing the Presidential Exteriors name in a new city; it means gaining access to a company that has already proven its ability to scale responsibly and maintain a culture that is obsessed with winning for its customers.

Why Leadership Development at Presidential Exteriors Matters to Every Project

As Chris Edwards explained to Greg Cummings on PowerChat, the future of Presidential Exteriors is not just about geographic expansion—it is about people. After more than a decade working alongside many of his team members, watching them grow from entry‑level positions into seasoned professionals, Chris Edwards is most excited about seeing those internal leaders step into bigger roles.

Inside Presidential Exteriors, leadership development means training team members not only in products, sales, and installation, but also in the company’s core values: discipline, character, and a deep commitment to doing what is right for homeowners. Many new hires at Presidential Exteriors start in canvassing or marketing roles, mirroring Chris Edwards’ own beginnings and ensuring that future leaders understand the business from the ground up.

For homeowners, this focus on leadership means that the person managing their project at Presidential Exteriors is more than just a project manager—they are a culture carrier. They have been trained to uphold the same standards that Chris Edwards discussed on PowerChat and that Power100 recognized in its rankings: clear expectations, honest communication, and pride in delivering a great homeowner experience on every job.