Who We Are

The Door Shop is a door and hardware supply group of specialists with a unique team approach to product delivery. Our team of managers and technicians have 450 years of combined experience in design, management and hardware installation. Most suppliers sell products with a basic understanding of how their products integrate into the finished facility and operations but with a very limited understanding of how they integrate into the construction project itself, with intersecting scopes, divisions and trades. Our pre-construction processes include a thorough review from both a designer and installer perspective, utilizing our technicians’ familiarity with door and hardware installation and construction means and methods. Because of this, we have the unique ability to identify conflicts and problems before products ship.

We are a minority owned business certified with the State of Ohio.

Our Team

Barry Couts Sr.

CEO

Mr. Couts has over 35 years of experience in the architectural, engineering and construction industry, performing inspection, design consulting and validation, technical management in all aspects of construction design and compliance, project management and major client account management. He brings a wealth of analytical, negotiation and communication skills, as well as technical expertise to the table.

Barry’s education and training include extensive training courses in Project Management, seminars and certification as a Woolpert Consultant, education at the Hobart School of Welding Technology, is NACE Certified and is a proud Member of the NACE International Corrosion Society. His background includes technical management in all aspects of construction from preliminary to final commissioning, including significant involvement with the architectural hardware and access control world. He has demonstrated success in effectively designing and managing many complicated projects for notable clients, including multimillion-dollar federal and state projects. His private commercial clients have included Meijer Corporation, Bank One, and Fifth Third Bank.

Mike Dawkins

Manager of Estimating & Project Management

Mike has 34 years of experience in the construction industry and 17 years in the door and hardware industry, with a focus on design-build military and government projects. He has managed many key projects with the company, including security hardening upgrades for multiple Intel Corp. campuses, the headquarters building renovation for the Air Reserve Station in Niagara Falls, the SOF Company headquarters classroom facilities located in Fort Campbell, the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Laser Lab, Morgan’s Point Resort in Bermuda, and also the LAM Laboratories building renovations in Portland…just to name a few!

He brings a great deal of experience and energy to the team and has been a proven asset in the continued success of our company.

Jason Stark

Senior Estimator

Jason has been in the construction industry for 21 years and since partnering with the company, he has managed Hapo Bank (Oregon), as well as the Morgan’s Point Administration Building (Bermuda). He is presently working on a government project for OMD Joint Forces in Portland, OR. Jason has been a very important addition to the level of experience and knowledge we continue to provide to our clients, and we are fortunate to have him as a Project Manager.

Terri Woode

Senior Project Manager, AHC

As Senior Project Manager on The Door Shop team, Terri is a certified Architectural Hardware Consultant. She has extensive experience in retrofit coordination of new doors, frames, and hardware in existing buildings, setting up key systems, and managing commercial construction projects in various industries: education, healthcare, office, retail, and religious organizations. With 34 years of experience, she is truly an industry expert.

Delivering exceptional door products and services nationwide.

Our History

Our story began on the banks of the Ohio river in Maysville, Kentucky. Jerry T. Rains started The Door Shop in the mid-1980’s, continuing
in his family tradition of entrepreneurs in the construction and hardware industry dating back to the 1930s. He built The Door Shop on
three main principles, which stand to this day: excellent customer relationships, honest practices, and technical expertise.

In 2013, the company relocated to central Ohio when Barry Couts established The Door Shop as a division of True Inspection Services
(TIS). A strong foundation, combined with the leadership, client base and success of TIS, has led to the company’s steady growth. Our
story continues as The Door Shop team delivers exceptional products and services around the country and overseas and builds partnerships
with our valued customers and manufacturers.

Jerry T. Rains
Founder

Jerry T. Rains founded The Door Shop on technical and business experience that he gained working in the construction industry and earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and Business Administration from Morehead State University. Partnering with industry experts, he expanded the business from the residential market to commercial projects. Mr. Rains achieved certification as an Architectural Hardware Consultant in 1987, which was instrumental in adding medical, municipal, and government clients to the company’s customer base.

During the company’s relocation, Mr. Rains provided valuable insight and support. His framework of strong work ethic, industry knowledge, and passion for customer service set the standard and is an integral part of The Door Shop’s ongoing success.

Our Partners

We work with the best and stand behind the quality of our products.

We partner with leading contractors, developers and owners to provide door and hardware products, services and solutions that ensure successful projects while building strong lifetime relationships.