Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves:

The Story behind Whitaker’s Garage Door Store

In 1949, young entrepreneur Henry B. Whitaker founded his eponymous garage door company. In this pre-automated era, functionality was a top priority for the homeowner. Henry’s mission was to ensure that his clients would have high-quality doors at an affordable price, coupled with an attractive aesthetic— adding “curb appeal” to each home he helped transform. Starting in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., the business quickly gained a solid reputation for outstanding quality and genuine customer care. As his service area expanded to include much of Westchester and the Hudson Valley, Henry took on an enthusiastic and capable young apprentice. Mark May was instrumental to Henry over their time together, and in 1985, Mark himself felt equipped with the knowledge and ability to form his own company, Mark May’s Garage Door Store. Located in Peekskill, N.Y., the Garage Door Store proudly carried forth the tradition forged by its mentor, Henry— incorporating beautifully-crafted-yet-affordable doors backed by the integrity of sincere customer service and expert installation. After almost 40 years of serving the community, Mark found himself ready to retire.

Enter Henry’s granddaughter, Casarra Cover, and her husband, Jonathan. The pair had been running Henry B. Whitaker, Inc. since acquiring the business in 2008 from her mother, Faye. Casarra and Jonathan not only mirror their namesake’s work ethic; they’ve expanded on it. Now serving all of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Rockland counties (as well as parts of Connecticut) no job is too big or too small for this highly competent couple. They truly take the term “family business” to heart because that’s what you become when you choose to collaborate with them— part of the Whitaker family!

Thus, when he made the emotional decision to leave the business, Mark felt there was no clearer option than to return his company to its roots— combining Mark May’s Garage Door Store with Henry B. Whitaker, Inc. to reintroduce: Whitaker’s Garage Door Store! Located in the original May’s building at 1612 Main Street in Peekskill, Casarra, Jonathan, and the entire Whitaker team are so proud to cater to ALL clients, whether you’ve been coming to Mark May for 39 years or have just moved into your new home and are looking for an upgrade. Whitaker’s Garage Door Store offers top-of-the-line, user-friendly technology and craftsmanship, and will guide you through every step of the process. From choosing your design to installation day, they’re with you every step of the way. Once your new doors are in, however, you can count on their team’s support for all customer service-related needs. After all, the secret to over three generations of continued success is pride in their family name, and the results it has become synonymous with. To this team, a garage door is so much more than just that— it’s often a home or business’s first impression. When you’re ready, Whitaker’s Garage Door Store would love to make a lasting impression on you.