Audubon, Pennsylvania, United States, August 2025 – CertaPro Painters®, North America’s Most Referred Painting Company®, has appointed Josh Painter as Chief Financial Officer. Painter brings strong leadership experience in corporate finance and accounting within the residential services franchising industry and will play a key role in guiding the company’s financial strategy to support long-term growth.
Painter’s leadership track record includes heading finance teams and implementing scalable financial systems at FirstRidge Service Partners, where he contributed to operational improvements and strategic expansion, and at Empower Brands, where he supported multi-brand growth initiatives across the residential services sector.
In his new role at CertaPro Painters®, Painter will oversee all aspects of financial management, including performance optimization, operational efficiency, and long-term planning to strengthen the brand’s market position.
Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters®, said, “We’re excited to welcome Josh to our leadership team. His proven expertise in driving financial performance and operational efficiencies will be integral to our continued success.”
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Painter said, “I am honored to join the CertaPro Painters team. I look forward to building on the strong financial foundation in place to drive growth and deliver value to franchisees and customers.”
About CertaPro Painters®
Founded in 1992, CertaPro Painters® specializes in providing commercial and residential painting services through 445 franchise territories across North America. The company’s success is built on exceeding customer expectations by delivering certainty at every stage of a painting project, from start to finish. CertaPro Painters® has earned a reputation for exceptional service, professional craftsmanship, and industry-leading customer satisfaction.
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