Our Story
Pete and Jennifer founded Reliant Contract Glass in 2012, combining our entrepreneurial spirit and diverse backgrounds to build a thriving family business. Pete’s two decades of glass industry expertise and Jennifer’s creative energy and operational experience formed a strong foundation for the company.
In the formative years, Pete juggled the myriad responsibilities of a glass contractor—from estimating and project management to sales and shop work while Jennifer joined Google as a Risk Manager overseeing global construction, gaining invaluable experience that would later support Reliant’s growth.
Thirteen years later, and with the addition of a few new family faces, this family owned and operated business is considered a valuable partner to our large customer base. From national firms to local contractors, Reliant is the preferred contract glazing partner due to our commitment to excellence, our experienced and knowledgeable team of estimators, project managers, union glaziers, and fabricator, and our consistent drive to uphold the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.
Charitable Giving
We are grateful for what this commercial glass company has provided and find joy in paying it forward.
Reliant supports several core organizations each year financially. Volunteering is also in our nature. Pete led parking for the Care 4 Breast Cancer Run Walk supporting Family Health Partnership in Crystal Lake and for many years several Reliant folks helped at this annual event. Since 2005 or so, Jennifer has supported the local Meals on Wheels program, delivering meals to homebound seniors.
Reliant also provides monthly or annual support to the following organizations:
- Saving Tiny Hearts
- Refuge for Women
- Hope Grows
- Cru
- Daily Hope
- Tunnel to Towers