Our Team

JOANNE SCHOCK

Joanne Schock is the owner & office manager for A1 Safari Glass, Inc. Joanne is the backbone of the company with 34 years of management experience. She makes sure all parts of the company work together in a timely and efficient manner. Joanne has various accreditation such as her AA from Miami-Dade Community College North and her BS from Florida International University. Joanne is a member of the Highlands County Chamber of Commerce. With years of experience and stability she has created a glass & glazing company that focuses on the customers needs from big to small. Joanne believes a strong family foundation can promote growth in all areas of life.

DREW SCHOCK

Drew Schock is the owner, operator & driving force behind A1 Safari Glass’s ever growing success! Drew holds a SCC license in specialty Glass and Glazing. With 15 years of experience in the glass & glazing industry Drew has the confidence and knowledge to know what it takes to succeed. His background includes all areas such as project management, customization of commercial and residential design layouts, code compliance and management of on-site installations. As a father of 2 sons drew has a keen ability to navigate projects of all shapes and sizes that not only meet a growing family’s day-to-day needs but is focused on the necessity of staying on budget. Most importantly Drew has an excellent ability to work with any team to effectively accomplish project goals.

KAYLA SCHOCK

Kayla Schock is a project manager who works with general contractors to help them reach all their glass & glazing building needs. Kayla believes that with the right communication and onward planning her clients can accomplish projects of all shapes and sizes. She has secured various projects all over the state of Florida. Ranging from the fast food industry to interior office complexes, hotels, and warehouses. Kayla is a trained estimator, and project coordinator & is currently pursuing her degree in business management. While also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa sorority for the honors society at South Florida State College.

GREG SCHOCK

Greg Schock is an experienced glazier with 40 years behind his belt.Greg started his journey in Highlands county as an apprentice for a glazier at the young age of 19 years old. He developed a passion for detail while learning his trade. Greg went on to create a business of his own in Hardee county that has withstood the test of time and established a firm foundation for his future generations. His knowledge and experience while in the glazing industry paved the way to build A1 Safari Glass as a professional commercial and residential installation company. Greg has been married for 36 years. He has 2 sons and 5 beautiful grandchildren. Greg enjoys outdoor sports such as fishing and teaching his grandsons to play baseball.

EDDIE STRANGE

Eddie Strange is the operations manager at A1 Safari Glass. Eddie has been with A1 Safari Glass for three years. Eddie is a lifetime resident of Hardee county. Eddie is active in his community as he is a member of the Hardee county planning and zoning board. He has coached basketball for 10 years for the youth of the Hardee county community. Eddie is a highly organized individual and a professionally efficient team leader. Eddie gives credit for his work ethic to his wife of 20 years and his two daughters. Eddie has 15 years’ experience in management and is a strong believer in leading by example.

KAILA NIX

Kaila Nix is a Hardee County local that has been with A1 Safari Glass since 2018. While her time is spent handling permits, employee affairs, office management & commercial estimating; her primary focus is customer service & satisfaction. This process has lead to repeat residential customers & long term commercial relationships. As a mother of two boys, she has the motivation to keep pushing forward, finding creative solutions for our customers and creating a successful business to pass on to her sons.