INDUSTRIAL

When it comes to automotive and residential glass, there really isn't a technician in Southwest Louisiana more knowledgable than Dan Smith, the owner of ASAP Glass. Beyond his 24 years of experience in the glass replacement and repair industry, Dan brings a drive and professionalism that is often lacking with other fly-by-night glass companies. "It's not enough to just repair or replace our clients' auto glass," says Dan. "I want what they want. It needs to be fast. It needs to be affordable, and above all, it needs to be done right."

Dan acquired his perspective on the glass industry through years of hard work in local and corporate glass companies, learning every aspect of the trade and ultimately used his knowledge to start ASAP Glass. "Windshields are going to get chipped and cracked—it's a fact—and I want ASAP Glass to be the company you depend on to fix them," says Smith. "You call me or another member of my A-Team and we'll put the wheels in motion to get you taken care of as soon as possible (no pun intended). We don't wait—we act—and because we act, you know that your field of view will be chip and crack free in a flash. That's the ASAP promise."

Dan doesn't just pour on the speed for his customers. He's also a devoted runner, with hundreds of marathon miles beneath his feet. With energy to burn, Dan takes his man-of-action philosophy even further by donating his time and ASAP Glass resources to local education, charities, organizations and non-profits. "I've put in the hard work and it's paid off with a devoted, and growing, customer base," says Dan. "I feel blessed by ASAP's success and it's important that I give back to the communities that support me and my team."

Dan's vision for the ASAP brand extends beyond the services they provide today. "We continue to add offerings as our service area grows. ASAP Glass is devoted to its Southwest Louisiana customers—that's carved in stone—but I've got my eye on the future and thanks to my customers, the future is looking very bright," says Smith. "Today, we run Lake Charles and all of the other cities that make up Southwest Louisiana, but look fast! You may be seeing our red and black glass service vans in your community soon."