In 2006, Timothy S. Clark, founder and President of Kern Special Services (KSS), a restoration and remodel business with 20 years in Kern County, began the process of redesigning his own backyard. He envisioned a one-of-a-kind outdoor living area for his family but found it difficult to find everything he needed in Kern County. The project ultimately sparked an idea for a retail business that would ultimately become Outdoor Galore. In August of 2011, the Wiggins family found it necessary to close The Patio Shoppe and Timothy and the Clark family decided to purchase it, setting in motion his vision for a one-stop-shop for everything outdoor. In early 2012, Mr. Clark gathered a team of retail, merchandising and construction experts to devise an improved approach to the traditional patio furniture business with an incorporated design and construction component and an expanded and diversified product inventory. Using core values such as; a commitment to be innovative and creative, to lead by being the best, providing exceptional customer service, and giving back to the community, the team developed a foundation for what would become The Outdoor Galore.