Sandpoint Garage Doors

Thirty-two years providing excellence for residential and commercial installment and service By Jillian Chandler Founded by Ralph Alderman more than three decades ago, Sandpoint Garage Doors’ legacy lives on under new ownership. Doug Gunter, who is a fourth-generation Sagle native, had a 17-year career with the telephone and internet company Ziply Fiber (previously Verizon and Frontier), where he held various positions as a lineman, service technician and cable splicer. He has been actively selling real estate since 2017 for Realty Plus Inc. here in Sandpoint. After getting his feet wet in the world of real estate, he grew to like the idea of being a business owner. Around that time his Uncle Ralph was selling his 30-year-old business, so Doug decided to research it further, and it seemed like a great fit. “I didn’t have experience in the garage door industry, but I knew I had the technical skills to pick it up quickly,” Doug reflects. “And I liked the thought of carrying on what my uncle had started.” Angela Wanous grew up in Iowa and made the move to Sandpoint in 2011, where she took a position with Coldwater Creek. She has held various positions in merchandising throughout her career, including working for American Girl Place in Chicago, and Litehouse Foods in project and brand management. She also has a love for “all things home” and a passion for interior design — which she has explored on the side for her friends and family. Like Doug, Angela saw similar opportunities with Sandpoint Garage Doors. She had been equally intrigued by the thought of being a business owner and saw a lot of opportunities to take what Ralph had started and build on it. Doug and Angela, along with their spouses (Kristine Gunter and Dan Wanous), purchased Sandpoint Garage Doors in May of 2022. Angela and Doug are also co-owners of Sagle Storage, an outdoor boat and RV storage facility, which they’ve owned with their spouses and Doug’s parents since 2020. “We are carrying on what Ralph started and continuing to innovate and improve to take the business to the next level,” Angela explains. “Doug’s technical background and my business background have made a good pairing.” At Sandpoint Garage Doors, they sell and install residential and commercial overhead doors, offer residential and commercial service, and are proud to offer a wide selection of quality doors, with options from six of the top garage door manufacturers. “We also have experienced installers who are committed to quality work, with 17 years of combined experience between them,” Doug emphasizes. Angela adds, “Our sales staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and we get calls weekly with accolades for our lead service tech. People love him!” What they find most rewarding as owners of Sandpoint Garage Doors is managing a team of people who go out and solve problems for customers and get their doors functioning, so they can go on with their daily lives and business. “We also love to help people realize their design ideas by providing beautiful curb appeal to their homes,” Angela smiles. Doug and Angela are grateful to be a part of the Sandpoint business community, “fulfilling a need that most people have, while creating new relationships with customers every day,” Angela shares. “We also love being able to sponsor local organizations and events and give back to our community.” Doug and Angela are also proud members of North Idaho Building Contractors Association (NIBCA).

Sandpoint Garage Doors 1309 Wright Way Sandpoint, Idaho 208. 263.6040 Office@sandpointgaragedoors.com SandpointGarageDoors.com