Our Team – Houston West/Memorial
Thomas Windham
Owner/Operator
Thomas Windham is proud to be the owner/operator of the Southern Painting Houston West/Memorial, office in Texas. Thomas is a painting contractor with a background in art and design. He spent many years as a consultant in the housing industry as well as gaining hands-on experience in various facets of home remodeling. He has experience in completing interior and exterior painting services for commercial and residential properties.
Thomas and his wife, Lauren, live in Katy with their two children and are involved in the local church and community. Thomas is ready to help you tackle your home improvement projects inside and out with the integrity and skill that Southern Painting has been known for since 1989.
Charlie Gauzer
Territory Manager
Charlie’s background as an educator, and as a local business owner, have made him quite well known in the Katy and West Houston areas. Charlie has a BS degree and master’s degree from the University of Houston. Charlie has also mastered giving extremely detailed and accurate estimates with an outstanding ability to provide our customers with excellent and results with their interior and exterior painting projects.
Charlie has three children and four grandchildren. We are proud to have Charlie as a member of the Southern Painting Katy team.
Kristopher Shanklin
Territory Manager
Kristopher is a proud father and veteran having served overseas in the USMC. Kris’ background includes education as a math teacher, a varsity football coach, and competing against national teams on the All-Marine Basketball Team as a point-guard, as well as working as an operating engineer for 10 years in the home building industry. Kris holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in education from Phoenix University.
Kris is ready to help you tackle your interior and exterior home painting projects with a high level of professionalism. We are proud to have Kris as a member of the Southern Painting Katy team!
Noah Meredith
Estimator & Project Manager
Noah brings six years of experience in customer service and job management from his professional background to his work at Southern Painting. Noah enjoys exercising and tuning automobiles in his personal time, as well as playing sports. He practices self-discipline in his personal endeavors, with attention to detail and thorough follow-through, and he carries these qualities into his professional life. Noah is a valuable member of the Katy/West Houston Southern Painting team, ready to help get your project completed with care, attention to detail, and a smile.