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Rob Ellis<\/h2>\nOwner\/Operator<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s supervision, the Austin territory has become known as a leader in the industry, setting standards in workmanship and customer service.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Lana and her husband, Rob, are natives of Oklahoma but have lived in Texas for over 30 years. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.<\/p>\n Owner\/Operator<\/strong><\/p>\n Brandon Smart has been with Southern Painting for over 18 years. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive experience in painting, drywalling, and carpentry giving him the ability to approach every project with a complete understanding of what it takes to deliver a high-quality, long-lasting paint job.<\/p>\n He has had the privilege of working with thousands of clients, and that experience has built a reputation centered on trust, consistency, and attention to detail. He believes every project deserves the same level of care, proper preparation, and professionalism\u2014no matter the size or scope.<\/p>\n Southern Painting is known for quality craftsmanship and dependable service; Brandon takes great pride in continuing to build and uphold that reputation with every home he works in. Whether it\u2019s detailed cabinet refinishing, full exterior repainting, or repairs that require skilled drywall and carpentry work, his focus is always on delivering a smooth, clean, and professional result.<\/p>\n “Every job, every time” is the standard he holds himself to on every project.<\/p>\n He is a proud father of four children\u2014three boys and one girl. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his children, playing golf, and traveling anywhere there\u2019s a beach. His Family and faith are everything to him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Territory Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Christian brings nearly a decade of experience in the paint and coatings industry, helping homeowners and businesses bring their spaces to life with clean, high-quality finishes. With a background at Sherwin-Williams\u00ae, he understands how to deliver results that not only look great, but last for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n As the eldest of six siblings, Christian quickly understood the meaning of compassion, integrity, and leading by example. He received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Armstrong State University in Savannah, GA. Throughout his professional career, he has developed expertise in management, customer relations, and customer service while working across Georgia and California, and here in Austin, Texas, giving him a well-rounded perspective. He\u2019s learned that no matter the place or setting, customers ultimately want to feel confident in their decisions. He takes pride in helping customers achieve peace of mind by ensuring that quality service is coupled with quality products.<\/span><\/p>\n Christian is passionate about creating positive experiences for every customer. He believes in doing things the right way through clear communication, organization, strong relationships, and setting the right expectations, all while paying close attention to detail and making sure every project runs smoothly from start to finish. His goal is simple: to make your painting project something you feel great about every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\n Christian and his wife, Najada, have proudly called Austin home since 2024. Christian and Najada stay active with their two dogs and enjoy spending time outdoors. They enjoy creating new experiences by traveling, trying new dishes, and creating new memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Territory Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n After being a Southern Painting customer for 20 years, Tim joined our team as a Territory Manager in our Austin 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\u2019s what keeps customers coming back.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Southern Painting Austin Team 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\u2019s 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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":119,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/div>\n![\"LanaEllis\"](\"https:\/\/g2g-23947832978439284.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/12\/LanaEllis.jpg\")
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<\/p>\nBrandon Smart<\/h2>\n
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