President & CEO

Julie Stanke

“I have always been fascinated with and inspired by great hospitality and service. I love receiving it as much as I earnestly desire to craft an amazing experience for others here at Fresh Paint. As so perfectly stated by Maya Angelou, “People don’t remember what you do or say, but they remember how you make them feel.” The most rewarding part of my job is being part of a team that genuinely cares about our clients’ experience and building a culture where everyone contributes to exceptional service and care as only they can. There’s NOTHING better than that!”    

VP of Production

Mark Barnier

“I love solving problems and working together with customers to develop solutions. From scheduling to products and bringing in our team to work together from start to finish brings me joy. The most rewarding aspect is seeing a project come together and having a happy customer.”

VP of Business Development

Mike Vowels

“I love serving our clients here at Fresh Paint because life is all about building relationships that last. It is a blessing to be able to build relationships with all kinds of people throughout the Twin Cities area over the years. The most rewarding aspect of building these relationships is when we grow our customer/partner relationship and the customer becomes part of the Fresh Paint family. This is such a gift to us because I truly believe we are here to serve rather than to be served, and this leads to so many joyful memories in our business.”

VP of Finance & HR

Steve Anderson

“Even though I don’t often witness the final results of our finished projects, I love the emails, testimonials, and comments that come in from our clients telling us what a great job we did. My responsibility lies in managing the administrative tasks that happen behind the scenes, enabling our team to provide exceptional service to our clients. Ultimately, serving our clients is what it is all about!”

Senior Estimator & Owner

Larry Zack

“Whenever I approach a new project with a client, I see it as an opportunity to meet a new friend. So many projects are challenging, with various factors influencing how it will start and end. A client doesn’t want to hear about the problems, so the goal is to take those concerns away, find the solution, say, “Yes, we can do that.” and then make it happen. Trust and friendship are what it’s all about!”

Senior Estimator

Dennis Stedman

“I love helping people, and that’s exactly what my job is. I can’t tell you how proud it makes me feel when a job is finished, and my clients tell me how awesome our production team is and what a great job both the project managers and the painters did.”

Senior Project Manager

Melissa Nye-Barnier

“Being a Project Manager is incredibly rewarding. From the beginning walk-through to coordinating the crew, setting up the job site, and interacting with customers daily to ensure smooth progress and minimal disruptions, it’s very satisfying. However, nothing compares to the ultimate satisfaction of conducting a final walk-through with our clients and witnessing their expression when they realize their vision and expectations have come to life. Assisting them in selecting colors and determining placement is particularly gratifying because it signifies their trust in our expertise. It’s heartwarming to see many of our customers become loyal clients and good friends.”

Business Development Assistant

Lukas Engman

“I am passionate about building strong relationships with my customers and diving into their needs to determine how to assist them best. The most enjoyable aspect of this process is gaining a deeper understanding of the customer and collaboratively strategizing how we can contribute to achieving their goals. Once we’ve identified the ways in which our services can align with their objectives, we seamlessly coordinate with our production team to bring these visions to life. Witnessing the final outcome is particularly gratifying. Transforming a space isn’t merely about altering wall colors; it is a representation of the company’s image and has the potential to elevate an entire organization. The impact of our work extends beyond aesthetics. It influences the overall perception and feel of the environment.”

Marketing Coordinator

Alex Gaier

“I really enjoy working with clients because I’m all about being part of a team and forming connections. These values are a big deal at Fresh Paint, and it’s awesome to see them in action every single day. Whether it is our team working together, or working with our clients and building relationships, the collaboration is what makes every project special. It’s not just about painting a space; it’s about sharing ideas, bringing them to life, and creating something meaningful together.”

Business Development Assistant

Bryan Sanchez

“I’ve always had a desire for serving others and looking out for their needs, which makes working with clients a joy. Here at Fresh Paint, I get to do that throughout the process of making a sale from start to finish. From heading out to inspect a project and understanding exactly what the client wants, to closing the deal and seeing their vision come to life, it’s an adventure I love. Let’s create something amazing together!”

Project Manager

Mike Kope

In my past business experience of working with and hiring Fresh Paint, it was always pleasant and thorough. Now, being a part of the team, I understand why. Fresh Paint is a family and a team. They care about employees and customers equally, offering a refreshing perspective on how any business should operate.

Office Dogs

Fred, Millie and Sunny