The Team
DEDICATION. EXPERTISE. PASSION
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Founder & CEO
ANNIE HANSON
A proud North Carolina native born and raised in Mt. Airy, Annie Hanson is a seasoned business professional and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of success in sales, customer service, and design. Her career path has been as diverse as her talents—spanning industries from health and wellness to coffee, paint, and big-box retail—and she’s designed everything from custom closets to dynamic websites. Today, Annie is living her passion as the founder of a custom closet company, where she combines creativity, organization, and design to help clients love their spaces. Beyond her business, she’s a devoted wife and mom of two energetic boys. When she’s not bringing clients’ visions to life, Annie enjoys traveling, singing, exercising, and setting new goals that keep her inspired. She credits her achievements to her unwavering faith in God and her belief that with hard work, anything is possible.
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Operations Manager
JON HANSON
Wisconsin native moved down to NC in 2004 for a job in NASCAR. After 14 years, Jon retired from the racing industry and purchased a Snap-On Tools Franchise. After 5 successful years he made a big decision to sell his company to come work at The Closet Niche in 2023. Jon oversees the field teams, installations, inventory and production.
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Office Manager
SAMANTHA REID
North Carolina native, Sam worked for Bank of America for 16 years before leaving to be a stay at home mom and raise her two sons. With both boys grown, she joined The Closet Niche team in 2023. Sam manages the front office, scheduling, purchasing and payroll.
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Sales Designer
GRACIE QUEEN
Local North Carolina native right here from Mooresville, Gracie joined The Closet Niche team in 2025 after graduating from Interior Design School in Charlotte, NC. Gracie’s primary focus is on residential sales and designs.
YOUR LOCAL PARTNER:
EXPERIENCE & COMMITMENT YOU CAN TRUST
With over ten years in the custom closet industry, our team has seen it all — the good, the great, and the “we can do better.” Those experiences shaped our vision for The Closet Niche: a company built not just on craftsmanship, but on connection.
We believe the best designs begin with trust — listening first, communicating honestly, and tailoring every detail to fit your life. From concept to completion, we’re here to exceed expectations, not just meet them. Our promise is simple: exceptional service, honest guidance, and a one-of-a-kind experience that feels as seamless as the spaces we create.

LOCALLY
OWNED

LOCALLY
OPERATED

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