ABOUT
HISTORY
Paragon was founded in 1986 by Michael Lawshe with a very simple philosophy: Strive to be the best. The very word Paragon means a “Model of Excellence”. For over 32 years, we have challenged ourselves and our customers to be the best. In 1995, Paragon acquired Solutions Inc., a nationally recognized design and merchandising company out of San Angelo, Texas. The new company, Paragon Solutions, took off, consistently winning awards for excellence in design. After 27 years, we are still striving to be the best. We are Paragon Solutions.
CULTURE
We are a bunch of quirky, innovative, problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise (think Ocean’s Eleven, without the guns and explosives — well, usually). Diverse talents enable us to take a holistic approach to each design project. Design, when done right, doesn’t fit into a box. It is a combination of creativity, functionality, and ingenuity. Paragon’s team can customize our talents to your unique challenge and develop the Paragon of Solutions.
MEET THE TEAM
PARTNERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
AWARDS
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
2017
WINNER, BEST SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
Rusty Lantern Market – South Portland, ME
WINNER, BEST TRAVEL CENTER DESIGN
Hat Six Travel Center – Evansville, WY
WINNER, BEST LOW-COST REMODEL
Shay Oil Co. – Yuma, AZ
2017 HONORABLE MENTIONS – CONVENIENCE STORE NEWS, BEST-DESIGNED C-STORE CHAINS
HONORABLE MENTION, BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
Dara’s Corner Market – Manhattan, KS
HONORABLE MENTION, BEST ORIGINAL DESIGN
Stan’s Restaurant – Columbia, TN
HONORABLE MENTION, BEST SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
Twinleaf Store – Akwesasne, NY
HONORABLE MENTION, BEST TRAVEL CENTER DESIGN
Valley Country Store – Jerome, ID
2016
WINNER, BEST SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
All-N-1 – Campti, LA
WINNER, BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
Grab.n.Go Food Mart – Marshall, TX
WINNER, BEST MID-BUDGET REMODEL
Tang Mart – Atalla, AL
HONORABLE MENTION, BEST SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
Dirt Cheap – O’Fallon, MO
HONORABLE MENTION, BEST MID-BUDGET REMODEL
Lone Star Food Stores – Van Alstyne, TX
2015
BEST SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
MetroMarket by Sprint; Augusta, GA
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
SILVER AWARD FOR CONVENIENCE STORE
A.R.E. Design Awards
BEST TRAVEL CENTER DESIGN
Coffee Cup Fuel Stop; Moorcroft, WY
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
WINNER, BEST LOW-COST REMODEL
Shay Oil Co. – Yuma, AZ
BEST ORIGINAL DESIGN
5 Points Market; Kerrville, TX
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST COLD VAULT
The Crossroads; New Brunswick, Canada
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST FOODSERVICE PRESENTATION
Grassland’s Market & Liquor Cabinet; Douglas, WY
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
Andy’s Express; Lincoln, NE
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST GRAPHICS
Valley Co-Op; Bellevue, ID
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST ORIGINAL STORE DESIGN
The Hub; Dickinson, ND
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST MID-BUDGET REMODEL
Cruizers; Raleigh, NC
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Lambo’s; Tuscola, IL
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL, HONORABLE MENTION
PS Market; South Elgin, IL
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST TRAVEL CENTER DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Mach 1; Harrisburg, IL
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST ORIGINAL DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Jake’s Market & Grill; Jacksonville, TX
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Horizon Market; Bismarck, ND
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
2014
BEST ORIGINAL STORE DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Eddie’s; Mascoutah, Illinois
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Jarrell Town Center; Jarrell, Texas
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Design Awards
BEST BEER CAVE
Gas N Wash; Mokena, Illinois
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Jiffy Trip; Newkirk, Oklahoma
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
Slovacek’s; West, Texas
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
BEST COLD VAULT
Fuelmart; Perrysburg, Ohio
Convenience Store News Best in Chain-Store Design
2013
BEST ORIGINAL STORE DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Eddie’s; Mascoutah, Illinois
Convenience Store News Best in Single-Store Awards
SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL
Jubitz Travel Plaza – Portland, Oregon
Convenience Store News Design Awards
SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL, HONORABLE MENTION
Cruizers – Raleigh, North Carolina #25
Convenience Store News Design Awards
BEST COLD VAULT
Fast Stop – Spring Hill, Tennessee
Convenience Store News Design Awards
2012
BEST ORIGINAL STORE DESIGN
Hi Road – Clarksville, Tennessee
Convenience Store News Design Awards
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
The Purple Cow Convenience Store – Gautier, Mississippi
Convenience Store News Design Awards
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN, HONORABLE MENTION
Hutch’s C-Store – Elk City, Oklahoma
Convenience Store News Design Awards
SKY’S THE LIMIT REMODEL, HONORABLE MENTION
On The Run – St. Peters, Missouri
Convenience Store News Design Awards
BEST FOUNTAIN DESIGN
JAM Mart – Fort Smith, Arkansas
Convenience Store News Design Awards