Gene joined LGD in early 2022 when he partnered with Mike Marino after founder Tommy Daniel retired. Prior to LGD Gene was drafted by the Washington Nationals and played four years within their organization before moving on and working for FCS, Inc as Director of Operations. During his time at FCS Gene helped grow the company from one employee to over 60 with operations in three cities. Gene holds a Business Administration degree from Averett University and is a native of the Lynchburg area. Gene is excited about guiding LGD into a future of expansion while also maintaining a focus on customer service and a small business feel.
Gene is married to his wife of 16 years, Alison Yost. In his free time Gene coaches Varsity baseball at Brookville and enjoys golfing and camping. Gene is also an advocate for supporting charities including Birdie For A Cause, St. Jude, American Cancer Society, and the Boys and Girls Club to name a few.
Mike Marino
Owner and operator of LGD since 2000 when he partnered with Tommy Daniel, the founder of Lynchburg Garage Door. For the past 25 years Mike has developed a tremendous reputation in the residential and commercial garage door industry. With over 43 years of combined experience, there isn’t much he hasn’t seen. He now aims to train and educate our team to prepare LGD for the future. Mike is married to Anne Marino, together they have several dogs, cats, and a bird. In his free time you can find Mike playing golf and meeting with the guys.
Chris Jones
Chris joined LGD in early 2023. Chris brings 25 years of mechanical and maintenance knowledge to Lynchburg Garage Door. Chris will serve a valuable role with the company, and assist in commercial, residential, and service
needs. Previous to LGD Chris worked for 15 years maintaining and hauling water vessels. Chris is a Lynchburg local with two daughters. He is an avid hunter and family man.
Wendell Yost
Wendell comes to Lynchburg Garage Door after 43 years of service at Belvac. Wendell retired in early 2023 and immediately joined the LGD staff to assist on the commercial side of the business. He brings a ton of experience and knowledge to LGD and we are excited to have him on the team. In his “retirement” free time, Wendell enjoys golfing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Travis Thornton
Travis joined Lynchburg Garage Door in early 2023. Travis will help oversee the day to day operations on commercial, residential, and service needs. Travis brings a machining background with years of experience to the
LGD team. Travis is a local to the Campbell County area and is married with two sons. In his free time Travis enjoys camping, golfing, and being with his family.
Heidi DeWitt
Heidi joined Lynchburg Garage Door in November of 2022 to help grow the business through business networking and social media marketing. Before working for LGD Heidi owned and operated a local wedding venue for 10 years and worked in an administrative role for a telecommunications company specializing in DoD clients. Heidi holds a master’s degree in business administration from University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in business
management from Lynchburg College. In her free time Heidi enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter.
Alex Enzinna
Alex joined LGD in 2022 as a garage door technician. Alex quickly filled the need for our CSR and warehouse needs. Alex takes pride in helping customers with all their garage door needs. Previous to Lynchburg Garage Door, Alex
worked for six years in landscaping and five years in construction carpentry. Alex is a native of Lynchburg. During his time off of work Alex enjoys making music and staying home.
Dylan Lewis
Dylan Lewis joined Lynchburg Garage Door in 2024 as Garage Door Technician. Dylan is a Lynchburg native who comes to LGD with a machinist and logging background. Dylan has one daughter and in his free time enjoys hunting and fishing.
Dustin DeWitt
joined Lynchburg Garage Door in the summer of 2024 as a Sales Consultant. Dustin will be assisting Gene in taking on more of the sales calls and consults. Dustin comes to LGD after spending years in retail sales and more recently running his own real estate investment business. In his free time, Dustin can be found golfing or spending time with his wife and three small children.
Matthew Tyree
Installer
Matthew joined Lynchburg Garage Door in 2025 and brings valuable hands-on experience from previously working at another garage door company, as well as a background as a mechanic. His technical knowledge and strong work ethic make him a great asset to our installation team.
Originally from Appomattox, Virginia, Matthew enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family when he’s not on the job. He appreciates the positive work environment at Lynchburg Garage Door and takes pride in helping customers solve their garage door issues quickly and efficiently.
We’re proud to have Matthew as part of the LGD team!
Suzanna Lockhart
Customer Service Representative
Suzanna joined Lynchburg Garage Door in 2025 and brings three years of customer service experience to our team. With a background in retail and working at a daycare, she has developed strong communication skills and the ability to handle a wide variety of situations with patience and professionalism.
Originally from Lynchburg, Suzanna enjoys spending time with her family and working on vehicles in her free time. She appreciates the positive attitudes and supportive work environment at LGD and is committed to providing every customer with friendly, helpful service from the very first call.
We’re excited to have Suzanna as part of the Lynchburg Garage Door team!
Timmy Bagby
Commercial Door Technician
Timmy joined the Lynchburg Garage Door team in August 2026 as a Commercial Door Technician. With experience as a State Inspector and a background in general contracting, he brings practical knowledge, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of construction to every job.
A lifelong resident of the Lynchburg area, Timmy is proud to serve the community he calls home. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his three children and coaching their sports teams. He is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
Lynchburg Garage Door are professional garage door experts that strives to provide you with a seamless experience with your garage doors. From garage door, sales, installations, and repairs to garage door opener services, we offer a professional hand that promises the best result and maximum satisfaction.
With 25 years of experience in this business, we have been able to form a team of expert technicians who boast an unmatched range of knowledge gained through years of handling several projects for thousands of satisfied clients.
At Lynchburg Garage Door we believe that every property and its garage has a unique design and thus requires a unique approach. Therefore, we seek to understand your current garage system (if you have one) and your property to know the best service & procedure that applies to your needs.
We strive to provide swift response service delivery and maximum customer satisfaction. Thus, we have set up a competent customer service team that is always on hand to respond to any of your inquiries, requests and suggestions.
1680 LeJack CirForest, VA 24551
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