FROM DREAM TO REALITY THE JOURNEY OF RODOLFO CABRERA AND REMODELING & DESIGN, LLC
Article By Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley Photography By Tracey M. Connor
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ith aspirations to create a better life for himself and his entire family, Rodolfo Cabrera was determined to bring his American Dream to life. From a small village in Guatemala to creating his own company and simultaneously marking the beginning of a new legacy; Rodolfo has not only paved the way for his family but other immigrants like him who share his work ethic and passion for helping others. His daughter and administrative assistant, Joserin Cabrera describes her father as someone who’s never been content with the ordinary. “My dad doesn’t like to settle; he always wants to achieve more.” As the years have gone by, Joserin has witnessed her dad’s fire to keep improving. Even now, as his company Remodeling & Design LLC has reached unimagined heights, he aims to take this company even higher. Rodolfo was born into a large family. He’s one of thirteen siblings born on May 9th, 1978, to his father and mother in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. The small village he was raised in didn’t provide the best environment for Rodolfo’s dreams, which inspired him to find a way out. Many people end up staying in the village for most of their life, but this didn’t discourage Rodolfo. Before moving to America, Rodolfo left his home village and moved to a city in Guatemala where he found work in a restaurant as a waiter. He eventually worked his way up and became manager of the restaurant.
Joserin recalls that although her dad had only worked in a restaurant, he always aspired to become something much bigger. Rodolfo planned to move to America and join his uncle in Tennessee and then start his own painting company. In 2006, he put his plans into action and made the move. He packed up his belongings and left his home village in Guatemala by himself. Upon arriving in America there was an unexpected bump in the road that changed Rodolfo’s original plan. He was unable to move to Tennessee and instead moved to Maryland where he joined his brother-in-law, Carlos Contreras. After moving to Maryland, he met Jay Towler, who has become an important part of Rodolfo’s journey. Jay gave Rodolfo and Carlos the opportunity to learn more about construction. From there Rodolfo and Carlos began working as handymen. One of the many things that make his company Remodeling & Design so reliable and trustworthy amongst its customers, is Rodolfo’s years of experience. He’s had nearly a decade of experience working in this field. After working as a
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