Residential and commercial painting services since 1992

Mike Stone has been with CertaPro Painters® since 2003 and was appointed President in 2015. His experience spans franchise development, operations, regional leadership, and residential sales. Having worked across multiple levels of the organization, Mike brings a deep understanding of the CertaPro system and the needs of independently owned franchise businesses.

Josh Painter was named Chief Financial Officer in August 2025. He brings more than a decade of corporate finance and accounting experience across public, private, and private equity-backed organizations, including residential roofing and franchised home-services businesses. Josh holds an MBA from Georgia Tech and professional certifications in financial planning and analysis and treasury.

Bill Palliser joined CertaPro Painters® in 2021 after 18 years with Sherwin-Williams. His experience includes store management, residential and commercial sales, district leadership, and national accounts. He previously managed the CertaPro relationship across North America, giving him direct experience with the brand, its franchise network, and the operational needs of professional painting businesses.

Adam Biedenbender brings nearly 20 years of franchising experience to CertaPro Painters®. He leads franchise expansion and resale development, with a background in lead generation, business development, and franchise recruitment. Before joining CertaPro, Adam held leadership roles with Lift Brands, Primo Hoagies, Papa Murphy's International, and Smashburger.

Teresa Celmer leads CertaPro Painters® enterprise marketing strategy, with a focus on brand growth, customer experience, and franchise success. She brings more than 25 years of executive marketing leadership across franchise, multi-unit, and enterprise organizations, including BrightStar Care, Ace Hardware, Bosch, and Fellowes Brands. Her work connects brand strategy with local execution.

Sydney Davis serves as CertaPro Painters® Chief Information Officer, leading technology infrastructure and business applications. Her experience includes more than two decades of technology leadership experience across distributed networks and complex enterprise environments. Throughout her career, she has led digital transformations, enterprise system implementations, major integrations, and technology teams, always guided by the belief that technology's greatest value comes from how well it serves the people who rely on it every day.

Adam Biedenbender brings nearly 20 years of franchising experience to CertaPro Painters®. He leads franchise expansion and resale development, with a background in lead generation, business development, and franchise recruitment. Before joining CertaPro, Adam held leadership roles with Lift Brands, Primo Hoagies, Papa Murphy's International, and Smashburger.

Rod Tremelling brings more than 25 years of franchise development and operations experience to CertaPro Painters®, joining the organization in 2026. His background spans service and retail franchise models, including roles with Belfor Franchise Group, Brightway Insurance, and Batteries Plus. He helps prospective owners evaluate the CertaPro opportunity and franchise ownership.

Gina Moughty brings more than 20 years of franchise and business development experience to CertaPro Painters®. She joined the organization in 2024 after leadership roles with Sandbox VR and Rita's Italian Ice. Her background includes franchise recruitment, business development, and onboarding prospective owners through the franchise evaluation process.

Kim Haidacher combines franchise and marketing experience with firsthand knowledge of franchise ownership. Her background includes franchise sales with Rita's Italian Ice, ownership of a The Little Gym franchise, and more than 15 years in corporate marketing. She brings both brand and owner perspectives to supporting prospective CertaPro Painters® franchisees.

Ralph DiDomenico joined CertaPro Painters® in 2025 to lead franchise resales. He brings more than 16 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, CRM optimization, channel partnerships, and team development. His background includes work in digital marketing, advertising, home services, design, and higher education.