Our Team – Austin
Rob Ellis
Owner/Operator
Rob Ellis joined Southern Painting as a commissioned salesman in 2001 and quickly earned the position as Owner/Operator of the Austin division. Under Rob’s supervision, the Austin territory has become known as a leader in the industry, setting standards in workmanship and customer service.
Rob married his wife, Lana, in 1985 and credits her for his ability to achieve his noted success and for the confidence to own a business. Rob acknowledges his education for understanding finances and the aptitude to operate a business.
Rob has been instrumental in forming and developing other businesses and currently provides consulting to several companies across the state. Rob is dedicated to service and endeavors to exceed industry standards in satisfying customers
Lana Ellis
Lana Ellis manages the business operations in the Southern Painting Austin office. Though she wears many hats, her most important role is providing customer service, with solutions, to ensure our customers are delighted with their painting experience.
Lana and her husband, Rob, are natives of Oklahoma but have lived in Texas for over 28 years. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.
Tim McCormick
Territory Manager
After being a Southern Painting customer for 20 years, Tim joined our team as a Territory Manager in our Austin Central office. He was always impressed with the high level of service he received, and has used that experience to keep the momentum going with his customers. Tim knows that using premium products, along with the best application processes, are the norm at Southern Painting, and that’s what keeps customers coming back.
Tim and his wife, Annette, have been married for 32 years. They have proudly raised three daughters and a son, all of whom are heading into professional careers of their own. In his spare time, Tim enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family at the lake.