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AUDUBON, Pa. — CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, has acquired a majority interest in CertaPro Painters® of Orange County, CA. This acquisition is the company’s second company-owned operation and combines the strength of all seven territories available in Orange County, California including CertaPro Painters® of Yorba Linda, CA, and CertaPro Painters® of Huntington Beach, CA, marking a significant milestone for the CertaPro system. Scott and Janet Gibson, owners and partners in CertaPro Painters® of Orange County, CA., will oversee the day-to-day operations.

“We are committed to aggressive growth and positioning ourselves as the market leader in the painting industry both in California and across North America,” says CertaPro Painters® President and CEO Mike Stone. “This joint venture allows us to serve more customers, attract top talent, and ensure franchise profitability. With Scott and Janet at the helm, Orange County residents are in good hands. They are outstanding owners with a solid track record of extraordinary customer service and extensive knowledge of the local market. We are excited to invest in this business and help them expand their service area.”

With a growing all-employee workforce of over 100 skilled professionals, CertaPro Painters® of Orange County, CA will become a significant employer in the Southern California painting market. Additionally, the venture’s commitment to quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and unparalleled customer service will ensure residential and commercial customers receive the best painting solutions in the area.

“By joining forces with CertaPro Painters, LTD., we are confident that we can better serve our community,” says the Gibsons. “Our customers can expect the same personalized approach and high-quality workmanship they have come to know and trust, only now with an expanded range of resources and expertise. We are eager to start this new chapter.”

For more information about CertaPro Painters® of Orange County, CA and their services, please visit CertaPro.com/OC.

North American painting franchise surpasses fundraising goal and could help fund over 3,000 hours of life-saving research.

AUDUBON, Pa. — CertaPro Painters® surpassed its goal for its fourth annual Paint it Pink campaign, raising $152,980 for breast cancer research. This money will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) and could help fund over 3,000 hours of life-saving research for breast cancer or enroll 61 patients into clinical trials.

From Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 153 participating franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada donated a portion of every painting project to the Paint it Pink campaign. In previous years, the set donation amount was $10 per project, but this year, franchisees could choose whether to donate $10, $15, or $20. With this generosity, CertaPro Painters® was able to surpass its initial goal of $120k and increase the funds raised last year by $33k.

“Four years ago, one of our franchisees came to me and told me his wife passed away from breast cancer and wanted to see how our organization could help spread awareness and support the cause,” said Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters®. “When I realized how many women — and men — are affected by the disease each year, and how it has affected my personal life too, I knew it was the right thing to do. Working with these organizations aligns with our core values and paying it forward. It’s an honor to be involved in such a worthy cause and to watch our franchisees and customers rally around it.”

In addition to donating a percentage of each painting project to the BCRF and BCSC, CertaPro Painters® gave its training facility, also known as CertaCity, a Paint it Pink makeover. Team members painted the facility’s exterior walls pink, including a breast cancer ribbon and the campaign’s name. Many team members also shared personal stories about how breast cancer has affected their families.

BCRF is the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. and the largest private funder of breast cancer research — and metastatic breast cancer research — globally. BCSC is a Canadian non-profit charity that raises money to fund patient-focused research for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.

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AUDUBON, Pa. — CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, appointed Dawn Perry as the company’s Chief Brand Officer after an extensive and competitive search. Perry brings over 15 years of franchise marketing expertise and more than 30 years of marketing experience, with a proven record of driving lead generation and delivering extraordinary brand experiences with a customer-centric approach.  

As Chief Brand Officer, Perry joined the executive leadership team to provide strategic leadership in brand strategy and marketing and help take the company to its next level of growth. 

“I’m pleased to welcome Dawn Perry to the CertaPro Painters® team,” says President and CEO Mike Stone. “Besides her three decades of experience and success in transformative brand marketing from some of the world’s leading brands, Dawn has a strong passion for our core values. I’m confident she will continue to grow our brand in a way that’s consistent with those values.”

Before joining CertaPro Painters®, Dawn served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing for Anywhere Real Estate Inc, home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate. She was responsible for adopting cross-brand programs that experienced 15% YOY growth and previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for the ERA Real Estate brand. 

Dawn also owned a franchise, giving her firsthand knowledge of what being a small business owner entails. Additionally, she has held marketing management positions with Avis Budget Car Rental, Scholastic Book Club, and Time Inc. 

“Over the course of my career, I have combined my passion for innovation with my customer-centric approach to develop and drive extraordinary brand experiences for franchisees, independent contractors, and customers,” says Perry. “As a former franchise owner, I understand the enormous value of affiliating with a strong brand like CertaPro Painters®, and I also recognize that our business owners are all unique and have different business goals. I’m excited to meet and learn from the CertaPro owners and work together to drive growth for us all.”