More than 20 years ago, Paul Elliott quit a very successful corporate career to follow his passion. He opened a small welding shop for heavy machinery jobs and was surprised at the demand that burgeoned his small shop into a thriving business.

Although this work was not his ultimate passion, it was the path that led to it.

One day a machinery customer asked Paul to build a custom handrail. This request began Paul’s self-taught, creative journey to becoming a highly skilled, recognized, and established designer. He is now sought out by clients of all kinds; he prides himself in his ability to take someone’s inspiration and create it beyond anyone’s expectations.

And Paul didn’t stop on this first step of his journey. He seized opportunities that spawned two additional businesses – GIO Gate Access Management and Elliott Investments – which fill his time… and more!