What is RACC?

We have a new approach to recreational canopies.  Our inspiration comes from years of tailgating experience and witnessing the frustrations of our peers as they set up flimsy, cumbersome canopy tents.   After a process of rough design and many conversations about functionality, we went to work drafting and prototyping.  Months later, the idea took shape, resulting in what we are now calling the RACC.  Our new approach combines ease and function with durability and smart design.  Nothing else on the market compares.  At just 14 pounds, the RACC is one of the lightest recreational canopies on the market.  It can be attached to any roof rack (stock or aftermarket) or receiver hitch (with an additonal bracket soon to be available) and deployed by one person.  All the more incredible- it does it all without support legs.  We are the Retractable Awning Canopy Company.

Principals

Chris Troxel »  President

Founded Retractable Awning Canopy Company (RACC, LLC) in 2010. Over ten years experience as President and CEO of Troxel Construction Co.Inc., and Dunwoody Renovators, LLC. a custom residential home construction and renovation company. Renovations provided many opportunities to create new ways to do things and improve on past practices – thus resulting in the creation of RACC.  He also has over 10 years in the financial services industry, giving him practical knowledge and expertise in managing a business and keeping it financially sound.  Chris earned his BBA in Finance from The University of Georgia in 1994.

Paul Jankowski »  Principal Engineer

Earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University in 2003.  Shortly thereafter, Paul passed the rigorous Engineer in Training (EIT) exam.  He later worked on military defense contracts for Emprise Corporation, helping to develop custom testing equipment for the US government.  Later, Paul was hired by Dustex to design pollution control systems for factories and power plants.  He most recently worked for Mechadyne, developing PLC code for roll packaging machinery.  In his spare time, Paul likes to weld, machine parts on his lathe and mill, and sew.  Paul recently built a Suzuki cafe racer motorcycle as a daily driver and is currently installing a Lexus V8 into a Porsche 914 for autocross racing.