Born from the aftermath of the 2008 real estate crash, BAMM Renovation Group has been providing hotel renovation services for over 15 years. Joe Hernandez, founder and owner, started his career in hotel renovation in 2005 at Westgate Resorts, where he developed a passion for rejuvenating old properties. Soon after, he started his own venture and has since developed a comprehensive in-house renovation program with complete turn-key services.   Joe Hernandez, Founder & Owner of BAMM Renovation Group   In the hotel industry, the exterior appearance of a hotel stands as a crucial element that requires periodic updates. Trends in aesthetics and design shift every 5-7 years, influencing guest expectations and shaping competitive landscapes. One of the company’s most notable renovations was a 150,000 square foot exterior paint transformation of Avanti International Resort in Orlando, Florida in 2023. This resort faced a significant challenge with an outdated and unattractive color scheme that did not align with current hospitality design trends. BAMM Renovation Group, driven by their passion for hotel transformations, recommended a complete color change at the resort to refresh the exterior appearance and create a contemporary and appealing destination for guests. By updating the exterior, it not only enhanced curb appeal but also reinforced brand identity for the hotel.   Exterior Painting   For the paint, the team chose KILZ 2® ALL-PURPOSE Primer and BEHR PRO® e600 Exterior Paint for superior hide and a uniform finish that lasts.   BEHR PRO® e600 Exterior Paint   Working closely with designers, brand specialists, and compliance officers, the selected BEHR® Paint colors were as follows: Sand Drift N310-1 (Body Color): Sand Drift provided a fresh and clean canvas for the resort’s exterior, creating a modern and elegant look. Woodland Sage HDC-NT-01 (Doors): Woodland Sage was used for the doors, adding a touch of sophistication and contrast to the overall design. Arrowhead N320-6 (Roof Line and Accent): Arrowhead was added to the roof line and accent areas, introducing a warm and welcoming element to the resort’s exterior. Portuguese Dawn S160-4 (Numbers): Portuguese Dawn was used for the numbers, adding a pop of color and a sense of vibrancy to the resort’s façade.   Before   After   The transformation of Avanti International Resort was a resounding success. The collaboration between BAMM Renovation Group and Behr Paint Company took a challenging hospitality renovation and successfully revitalized it into a modern and visually appealing destination. The selected BEHR Paint colors breathed new life into the property, aligning well with current hospitality design trends and making it more inviting to guests for years to come.     Images courtesy of BAMM Renovation Group.

Meet Gloria Fonseca, Owner of Fonsis, a women-owned painting and carpentry business based in Miami-Dade County, Florida specializing in commercial painting, cabinetry, and vinyl flooring installation.     Gloria’s entrance into the construction industry began with a complete career shift in 2016. She had just resigned from her position as a social worker after working there for over 10 years. During this time, her husband Carlos was working in the painting and construction industry, and Gloria decided to take a leap of faith and team up with him. Fast forward to today, the duo has built a strong reputation for themselves and their company that exemplifies customer satisfaction and high-quality work.     Building a reputation for any business demands persistence and time. Gloria knew a significant amount of work was needed to achieve her goals of winning government contracts with counties and municipalities. Safe to say, Gloria and Carlos’ efforts have paid off. One of the company’s first projects was to paint five Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Department Stations using BEHR® Paint, one of which includes a Hangar station for the Air Rescue Department. Since then, Fonsis has been contracted to paint numerous schools and attributes her expertise to the educational work she’s invested in on a professional level, including attending Florida International University’s Project Management Cohort and the Miami-Dade College’s Turner School of Construction Management.     Today, continuous education remains at the heart of Fonsis’ business model. Not only has it helped facilitate the company’s growth to win government contracts, but it has also fostered employee development through the company’s investment in professional training. Gloria frequently arranges for paint and equipment suppliers to conduct in-depth demonstrations to her team, ensuring they are well-versed in product knowledge, usage, proper techniques, and equipment handling.   I’m a firm believer that employees work best when they feel empowered through knowledge and training,” says Gloria.   Inclusion is also very important to Gloria and Carlos. They have extended numerous opportunities to individuals often overlooked, recruiting employees from women’s shelters to give them a chance for a fresh start.     It’s important for me to know that I’m not only giving my woman workers the proper tools to succeed, but that they know and believe they are just as important and capable to perform the job as any other person,” Gloria emphasizes.   Fonsis’ reputation in the Miami-Dade community is a testament to the resilient, hardworking employees that are the heart of the company. Gloria is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for her employees and hopes to be an example for all women interested in the skilled trades to pursue your dreams regardless of your beginnings.   To learn more about Women in PaintTM and hear other women professional painters’ stories, visit behr.com/womeninpaint.

KARYN GRAMBUSCH Owner | Kary’Lyn Images   Karyn Grambusch is not one to shy away from living a busy life. With over 40 different jobs in her lifetime, the Colorado native has always embraced the hustle and bustle of life while truly embodying a “never stop learning” mentality. From being a piano teacher and seamstress to a cake decorator and school bus driver, you name it, she’s done it! So how did she find herself as the owner and operator of a professional painting company?     Maybe I just didn’t know how much I love to paint!” says Karyn.   Karyn’s story to owning her professional painting company is a tale about trying new things and always saying “yes.” As a wife and mom of four children, she worked hard to provide for her family and needed some extra income, so she decided to ask a friend who was a professional painter if she could work for him. She trained with him, and he even helped her get her painting contractor’s license. A short three months later, the painter she worked for decided to pursue a different career, leaving Karyn at a crossroads. Still fairly new to the industry, she was only starting to grow her network and didn’t have many clients yet.   Instead of hanging up the towel, Karyn was determined to pursue the career she was beginning to love. She started to receive some calls for estimates and decided to take a chance at building her business. Flash forward five years later, Karyn is the proud owner of Oregon-based Kary’Lyn Images and has built a strong network with several repeat clients. She’s even made connections with other women painting business owners who offer support to one another through referrals.     She is also an advocate for paying it forward and now teaches other women and men how to paint, including her daughter who works in the family business. Visit her Facebook page and you’ll find several instructional videos with tips and tricks in the spirit of helping others succeed in their craft.     Karyn’s commitment and passion for professional painting has never wavered. Despite the challenges of starting and running a business, her passion for painting drives her to persevere, showing future generations how fulfilling and gratifying it is to be a female entrepreneur in the painting industry.   I love what I do and that is the most important thing so that work isn’t as much work!” Karyn exclaims.   To learn more about Women in PaintTM and hear other professional women painters’ stories, visit behr.com/womeninpaint.  

When it comes to Behr Paint Company’s interior paint product lineup, BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Paint delivers on all your painting needs. It’s everything your client wants in a paint – with advanced stain repellency, superior scuff and mar resistance, and fast-drying technology△. Plus, it offers one-coat hide guaranteed in over 1,000 colors◆. This revolutionary product is truly the best of BEHR® Paint. But don’t just take our word for it! We partnered with three professional painters to put this product to the test and highlight just how well it performs on the job. Check out their candid reviews below.     Chris Berry, The Idaho Painter Chris Berry is a business owner and professional painter enthusiast from Boise, Idaho who’s passionate about educating, empowering and equipping painters to achieve success in the field. He teaches valuable painting tips, tricks and training through his social media platforms and is constantly looking to innovate on the job. We partnered with Berry to share his thoughts on why professionals should choose BEHR DYNASTY Interior Paint. He demonstrates how the product successfully covers walls with one coat, hiding existing imperfections with ease and offering a beautiful finish in a fast dry time.   I’ve come across a lot of products that claim to be a one-coat paint in my career…after painting an entire bedroom with it…it performs and acts just as advertised and manages to provide exceptional coverage in a single coat without leaving behind any brush marks, lap marks, or haloing,” Berry proclaims.     Hear his full review below: Instagram Reel                YouTube Video                Blog     James Mansour, Mansour Valley Painting James Mansour is the owner of Mansour Valley Painting specializing in exterior and interior residential and small commercial projects in Mesa, Arizona. Dubbed “The Arizona Painter,” Mansour uses the power of social media to build his brand and connect with the professional painting community by educating his followers on proper painting procedures, tools and techniques. We asked Mansour to provide his honest review of BEHR DYNASTY Interior Paint and put this product to the test. In his video, he shows how even unwanted colorful scribbles on walls are no problem for BEHR DYNASTY Interior Paint.   I’ve used many paints over the years, and I can tell you firsthand now that BEHR DYNASTY Interior Paint is everything you want in one can,” Mansour says.     Check out his content here: Instagram Reel                TikTok Video     Anthony Pezzotti, Pezzotti Painting Anthony Pezzotti is the owner of Pezzotti Painting – a residential and commercial painting and drywall company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Having been in the field of home improvement for over seven years, Pezzotti is passionate about giving his clients a beautiful result that leaves a lasting impression. We teamed up with Pezzotti to share his candid opinion on BEHR DYNASTY Interior Paint and showcase how it can withstand life’s messiest accidents. After painting a wall with one-coat hide color Celebration MQ4-13A, Pezzotti demonstrates how you can throw (literally) everything but the kitchen sink at it and it will maintain its appearance – hot coffee, shoes and all!   This paint has an awesome one-coat hide quality… and excellent coverage. The results speak for themselves,” Pezzotti shares.     Watch the product in action here: Instagram Reel                TikTok Video     If you haven’t already, see for yourself how BEHR DYNASTY Interior Paint performs on your clients’ toughest wall scuffs, marks and stains. Available exclusively at The Home Depot.     △Darker colors may require additional dry time between coats. Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may prolong drying time. ◆Valid only when tinted to colors from the BEHR DYNASTY® & MARQUEE® Interior One-Coat Hide Color Collection. Learn more.  

Did you know that women make up only 10% of the building trades workforce? Though in recent years, more women have entered skilled trades than ever before. Behr Paint Company wants to shine a spotlight on the underrepresentation of women painting contractors and celebrate the successes of women leading the industry to inspire future generations. Behr’s Women in Paint™ program is an ongoing pledge to amplify voices, expand allyship, and support educational opportunities. In partnership with the Painting Contractors Association (PCA), we created a Business Anatomy episode for their docu-series that highlights four professional women painters. Meet the women who are pouring their passion into the paint industry and paving a path for their successors.   GILLIAN NIELSEN President | Contemporary Surface Solutions, LLC   With more than 35 years of experience in the commercial painting industry, Gillian has built a rewarding career from the ground up. She began professionally painting at the age of 20, and by 22, she was the first commercial [painting] forewoman in San Diego, California.   Since her start, Gillian has been determined to break down barriers and pave the way for other women to follow in her footsteps. From working as a residential painter in her early days to her current role as the owner of Contemporary Surface Solutions, Gillian wants to inspire other women to pursue their dreams. In fact, she has mentored many young women and places an emphasis on employing women painters at her company. Gillian continues to be well-recognized and celebrated in the industry by her clients for her leadership, honesty and loyalty and attributes her success to the power of hard work and dedication.   GINA KOERT President | Shamrock Painting, Inc.   Gina brings over two decades of experience working as a commercial contractor in Denver, Colorado. As the President of Shamrock Painting, Inc., former Board Director of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA), and Advisor to Finish Robotics, Gina is heavily involved in the industry and attributes her continued growth and success to building meaningful relationships with her peers. Gina’s expertise lies in overseeing daily operations, building new business strategies, and investing in continuous education and training for those in the skilled trades. She is a firm believer in educating the next generation of skilled workers and instilling a positive culture amongst her employees.   I love the gratification of being able to set people up for success, lead, and educate,” she remarks.   A believer in the power of positive culture, Gina hopes to inspire future professional painters by demonstrating that professional painting can be a dynamic and rewarding career.   BILLIE MACHAIN & VERONICA TUCCI Co-Owners/Managing Partners | Billie’s Painting Solutions   Billie Machain and Veronica Tucci are a mother daughter duo who co-own their commercial painting company, Billie’s Painting Solutions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They started their business in 2022 and have seen tremendous growth since then, surpassing their first-year goal by 300%. Not only are they finding financial success, but they also attribute their growth to their tight-knit relationship and strong co-managing capabilities with one another.   My mom and I have moments that we haven’t shared ever,” Veronica proclaims. “We’ve built something, and we’ve experienced the worst together and the best together.”   Billie and Veronica’s combined experience allows them to creatively approach each project with a familial lens. Together, they are dedicated to training, mentoring, and developing their employees to educate and set future women painters up for success in their careers.   There are so many opportunities for women and it’s only becoming more advantageous for women to get into the [professional painting] industry,” Veronica proclaims.     To learn more about the program and how these women are trailblazing the industry, visit behr.com/womeninpaint.

GILLIAN NIELSEN President | Contemporary Surface Solutions, LLC   Gillian Nielsen is considered an industry veteran when it comes to professional painting. With over 35 years of experience under her belt, she understands the true meaning of “work hard and you’ll succeed.” But it wasn’t always an easy road navigating a predominantly male industry. Gillian began her career in residential painting at the age of 20 and was quickly drawn to the hustle and bustle of working in the skilled trades. As one of few women in the industry, she faced resistance on the job but was determined to prove her place. In fact, by the age of 22, she became San Diego’s first woman commercial foreperson and quickly became a sought-after painter.   If you haven’t already realized, Gillian is not one to be discouraged. Rather, she approaches every opportunity as a way to grow and develop her skills rather than set her back, taking on various roles throughout her career from painter to estimator to vice president. These experiences allowed her to hone her expertise and eventually position her to start a painting business.   In 2017, Gillian accomplished what many dream of – owning and operating her own business. She combined her wealth of knowledge and passion for paint and started Contemporary Surface Solutions, LLC, a first-generation women-owned full-service paint contracting company in San Diego specializing in fabric wrapped panels, architectural films, and wallcoverings.     Gillian’s story serves as a promising reminder that through hard work and determination, dreams can be realized. And her story doesn’t stop here – Gillian is committed to mentoring young women in the industry and employs many woman painters at her company.   I want to inspire other women to pursue their dreams, break down barriers, and pave the way for other women to follow,” Gillian says.   Take one look at her on the job and it’s evident her passion and commitment shine with every project she takes on. Gillian continues to be well-recognized and celebrated in the industry by her clients for her leadership, honesty and loyalty and looks forward to what the future holds.   To learn more about Women in PaintTM and hear other professional women painters’ stories, visit behr.com/womeninpaint.