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Kevin Harris

Director of Sales & Marketing

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Kevin Harris is the Director of Sales & Marketing at AGS Stainless, Inc. (AGS), a railing manufacturer specializing in 100% offsite fabrication of custom railing systems.

Prior to joining AGS, Mr. Harris founded four industry-leading firms, including two information technology companies—one focused on web-based process management tools for Fortune 100 corporations, and another specializing in predictive modeling applications for federal agencies. He also founded a real estate development firm that led the restoration and redevelopment of a historic seaport community’s downtown waterfront, and organized a state-chartered community bank that became the fastest in Washington State history to receive a charter.

Mr. Harris has held multiple national leadership roles within the design and building industry. He served as the 2024 Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN), a 6,000-member organization, and as the 2023–2024 Co-Chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers’ Council (LSC), representing more than 130 leading architectural product manufacturers and distributors.

He hosts the weekly radio show Designing and Building Your Dream Home, where he shares guidance from award-winning residential architects and custom home builders on construction industry best practices. His forthcoming book, Buying Your Next Home: A Guide to Home Buying, Second Edition, published by NAHB Builder Books, is scheduled for release in February 2026.

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    Ready to refresh your home with a railing revamp? Let the transformation begin by learning how to spot a top-of-the-line modern railing system that will elevate your space and create the home of your dreams. Installing a railing system is an exciting endeavor, but also a significant investment of time and money. Read on to […]

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    Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin recently interviewed Kevin Harris, AGS Stainless Director of Sales and Marketing. The podcast, part of the Welcome to Housing Developments series, discusses how offsite fabrication streamlines installation. Kevin is a highly respected and active member of the NAHB; his many accomplishments include serving as: Podcast: Listen to Kevin Harris Talk […]

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    Kevin HarrisDirector of Sales and MarketingAGS Stainless Inc.kevin@agsstainless.com Transcription: As I mentioned to you in that last video, the way most railing manufacturers fabricate with MIG welding, they’re leaving a big, thick bead of metal. There’s lots of spattering. It’s not very attractive, and so they cover it. But the mark of true craftsmanship is […]

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    Kevin HarrisDirector of Sales and MarketingAGS Stainless Inc.kevin@agsstainless.com Transcription: We’re going to talk about the connection between the post and the base plate on a top mount post. So, here is a typical top mount post from AGS Stainless. The post connects to the base plate. The base plate looks like this. So, the post […]

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    Kevin HarrisDirector of Sales and MarketingAGS Stainless Inc.kevin@agsstainless.com Transcription: This post comes from a competitor in the railing industry to AGS. This is an example of the quality that you’ll find in the industry. In order to mount the top rail to the post, you need a series of components to create the mounting surface. […]

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    Kevin HarrisDirector of Sales and MarketingAGS Stainless Inc.kevin@agsstainless.com Transcription: Here is the terminal post to end the run of intermediate posts and set the system up to connect the top rail. There’s a wood top rail as a sample directly behind me. That’s a stainless top rail. So, to set the post up for the […]

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    Kevin HarrisDirector of Sales and MarketingAGS Stainless Inc.kevin@agsstainless.com Transcription: Marine-grade 316 is the best grade of steel for railings. However, 304 is less expensive and commonly used to manufacture standard railing systems. 316, though, is considerably more durable. You’ll have a lot less maintenance and ongoing maintenance required. And so, when it comes to a […]

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    Handrail Design: Extensions Download as a PDF Handrail extensions are typically required in commercial construction. The purpose of a handrail extension is to provide additional assistance in the transition between the handrail and a level surface. (Image A – small “P” extensions returning to the post on a ramp). The image on the left shows […]

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    Discover how our fiber-laser precision, factory pre-fabrication, and dedicated design support deliver the ultimate custom railing experience.

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