SALISBURY, MARYLAND – The Principals of Gillis Gilkerson (GGI) are pleased to announce the construction and development firm’s completion of ‘Willow and Mane’, Salisbury’s newest boutique salon located at 600 Glen Avenue. The salon’s grand opening marks the completion of Gillis Gilkerson’s redevelopment of the +/- 160,000 square foot former manufacturing facility. In addition to ‘Willow and Mane’, the Glen Avenue property is also home to Pure Fitness, CubeSmart, and Capital Women’s Care.
“Gillis Gilkerson did a great job guiding me through the whole construction process,” said Lauren Fenley, owner and founder of Willow and Mane. “Our main contact, Don Brady, was always available and responsive, and Joey Gilkerson offered great insight that helped me really maximize my space. I may have designed the salon, but they took my ideas and brought them to life.”
Superintendent and Project Manager Don Brady led the five-month interior buildout, overseeing everything from framing and drywall to the installation of flooring and lighting.
“It’s critical for us to fully understand our client’s vision and goals for each project,” said Principal Joey Gilkerson. “Lauren came to us with dynamic concepts and we worked closely with her to create design and construction solutions that fit her needs and desired aesthetic.”
Prior to the commencement of construction, Fenley worked with NAI Coastal, Gillis Gilkerson’s commercial real estate partner, to secure a lease for what is now ‘Willow and Mane’. Together, the firms maintained complete confidentiality while helping Fenley navigate the phases of her salon’s launch.
“Both NAI Coastal and Gillis Gilkerson made it a point to keep the project and lease under wraps. This was extremely important to the stylists who were facing job security concerns leading up to their transitions and our grand opening,” added Fenley.
With modern accents and a bohemian-style aesthetic, ‘Willow and Mane’ offers its clientele a comfortable atmosphere complete with the cosmetology industry’s top service and education-based technology. To learn more about the salon’s talented team of stylists and service offerings, visit their Facebook and Instagram platforms, or email willowandmane@gmail.com.
About Gillis Gilkerson
In its 38th year of building and real estate development on Delmarva, award-winning Gillis Gilkerson has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and stable construction management and general contracting firms on the Peninsula. From new commercial construction to renovation, the company’s construction managers offer broad and deep experience in diverse industries such as medical, industrial, manufacturing, hotels, multi-family housing, houses of worship, restaurants, retail, schools and more. Its full-service real estate development expertise offers custom solutions for land purchase, building program development, turnkey project management, obtaining permits and approvals, property management, property marketing, purchase, lease, and lease/purchase options. The team works in conjunction with architects, government planners, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and leasing agents to manage the development process from concept to completion.
