About Southern Painting

Southern Painting is one of the longest-tenured professional painting companies in the nation. We got our start in Texas in 1989 when founder, Mark Collins, saw a need for a full-service company providing expert interior and exterior painting services, using high-quality materials, and meticulous workmanship. Today, we’ve grown to include more than 20 offices throughout the Southern United States, all while using our time-tested formula for success, and demonstrating a tireless dedication to customer satisfaction.

Our motto is “Lots of Satisfied Customers!” because making each and every one of our customers happy is important to us. We want you to enjoy every step of your painting project – from the excitement of choosing the ideal colors to the moment you see the finished results and say, “Wow!” Contact us today to learn more.

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Mark Collins, Southern Painting Founder

Hi! I’m Mark Collins, the Founder of the Southern Painting Family. Welcome to our website!

I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1980 and entered the real estate and building business. My wife, Vicki, and I are the proud parents of two daughters and several grandchildren, and we have lived in the Austin area for over 20 years.

I founded Southern Painting in 1989, in Plano, Texas, after seeing the need for a professional painting company in the area. I wanted to provide homeowners with a full-service interior and exterior painting experience, using upper-tier materials and workmanship at a fair price. Using our time-tested systems approach, Southern Painting has grown to include over 20 offices throughout the United States.

Total customer satisfaction has always been Southern Painting’s primary objective, hence our motto “Lots of Satisfied Customers!”

My goal — and that of everyone in the Southern Painting Family — is that you have such a pleasant painting experience with us that you will be proud to brag about it, and us, to your friends and neighbors.

So, give us the opportunity to discuss your painting needs and we look forward to working with you in the near future.

Sincerely,
Mark

Our Team Members

Steve MacMeeken

Collin County and
North Dallas / Richardson

I have been involved with Southern Painting since 1993 in the Dallas area and became an owner in 2000. My background of 25 years…

Bill Cook

Houston Southwest

As owner of the Houston Southwest division of Southern Painting, Bill Cook brings a strong passion to build a reputation of quality…

Robert Whipple

Vice President Operations & Training

Robert W. Whipple firmly believes, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Southern Painting is one of the leading professional painting companies in the country. Mr. Whipple has been heard a number of times…

Thomas Windham

Katy and Houston West / Memorial

Thomas Windham is proud to be the owner of Southern Painting in the Katy area. Thomas is a painting contractor with a background…

Scott Gross

Amarillo

Scott Gross is the owner of the Texas Panhandle regional office of Southern Painting. Scott graduated from Texas Tech University in 1984 with a degree in Landscape Architecture and…

Tim Kelly

Arlington, The Woodlands, and Spring / Cypress

Tim Kelly is the owner of the Southern Painting regional office that serves Arlington, Mansfield, Burleson, Crowley, Dalworthington…

Jon Box

Dallas

Jon Box joined the Southern Painting team in 1997. As the owner of the Dallas division, Jon’s goal is to use his years of paint knowledge to give each customer the best painting…

Kent Franklin

Gainesville

Kent Franklin is the Owner of the Southern Painting Regional office that services the Gainesville, GA area…

Yoni Villatoro

San Antonio East

Yoni has been a part of the Southern Painting family since 1998. His father, who has been a Foreman for Southern Painting since 1992, introduced Yoni to the painting…

Brandon Smart

San Antonio West

Brandon joined Southern Painting in 2007, and is the Owner/Operator of the San Antonio West office. He was born and raised…

Rob Ellis

Austin and Austin North

Rob Ellis is proud to be a part of a company that encourages and maintains the highest level of integrity. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Rob works closely with his team to ensure quality within all aspects of each painting project…

Jason and Robin Ward

Fort Worth West and Fort Worth Southwest

Jason and Robin Ward are the Owners of the Fort Worth West and Southwest Territories. Their professionalism and customer-focused…

Ryan Keane

Sarasota

Ryan Keane brings a level of expertise in his organizational skills and attention to details that makes him the perfect choice for…

Justin and Eileen Isaacs

Corpus Christi

Justin and Eileen Isaacs are the owners of the Southern Painting Corpus Christi / Coastal Bend Territory. Their attention to detail is what sets them apart in working with homeowners and handling the complexities of the interior and exterior painting process…

Leo and Lyndsey Lankford

Coppell / Flower Mound

Leo’s passion for helping homeowners is one of the main reasons our Southern Painting’s services are chosen time and time again. Understanding that being invited into your home is…

Terrence and Jacqueline Heaney

Carrollton

Terrence Heaney specializes in working with customers and the painters to ensure an excellent painting experience for all involved. Mr. Heaney has a background in customer service, outstanding communication skills and, most importantly, a keen eye for the details of the overall painting process.

Rich Raade

Mid-Cities and Southlake

For 15 years Rich honed his customer service and business management skills as a small business owner; and he worked with PPG Pittsburgh Paints^® for two years prior to joining Southern Painting. Rich has a keen sense of the need for unparalleled service in a competitive industry, and it is the primary motivation behind his work ethic.

Rick MacMeeken

Tampa

Rick MacMeeken is the owner of the Tampa/Hillsborough North Franchise in Florida. Never one to turn away from a new and challenging opportunity, Rick accepted an invitation from his older brother in Texas, Steve, to join the family business encouraging him to become a franchise owner…

Keith Cawood

Austin South

Keith strives to ensure a smooth and comfortable working relationship throughout the painting process. His hands-on approach is his biggest asset in increasing Southern Painting’s excellent customer service in the South Austin area.
He strives to ensure a smooth and comfortable working relationship throughout the painting process.

Dave MacMeeken

Frisco/Prosper/Celina

Dave MacMeeken is the Owner/Operator of Southern Painting in Frisco, Prosper, and Celina. He joined Southern Painting in 2000 and has been instrumental in the growth of the company while working alongside his brother and owner, Steve, and building an unsurpassed business reputation in Collin County.

William and Candice Dean

Saginaw/Haslet

Bill and Candice Dean have a passion for helping people in all aspects of life and seeing others grow physically, spiritually, and mentally to become the happiest version of themselves. Helping customers in their home and creating a true customer service experience is the main reason the Deans have come to love working with Southern Painting.

What Homeowners Are Saying

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Melissa H.

We needed to have some exterior and interior painting done and were also on a tight schedule. Southern painting did a great job and worked with our schedule. The house looks amazing! The entire process was very easy and everyone was friendly and professional.

Amy S.

I can't believe the professional care we experienced with Southern Painting! The crew was very knowledgeable, experienced and took care of our older home like it was their own.

Karen C.

Absolutely phenomenal company to work with. Did a fantastic job and was very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend them to others!

Monna N.

I would definitely hire Southern Painting again. Professional, trustworthy and conscientious.