Originally from Germany, Maggie moved to the US in 1987. After selling real estate with Century 21 in San Diego, CA, she went back to school for a degree in Design and Art-direction. After she moved to Hawaii in the early 90s, she worked for design companies and advertising agencies (Clarence Lee Design, Ostrander and Chu, Starr Seigle Communications) before opening her own business in 1994 creating designs for a variety of clients (Territorial Savings, Child and Family Service, State of Hawaii etc.) The big change came when she discovered the beautiful aluminum products from Japan. She recognized the potential of the corrosion resistant and maintenance free outdoor products of Japan for Hawaii, where rain and sun constantly attack items left outdoors. She started selling carports, patio covers gates and fences in 2003. Maggie lives with her dog Pua in Manoa. Her passion is her non-profit called MUVE, multi-generational, always spontaneous Dance/Exercise. See details at move.org