817-835-0208Our Team – Southlake/Colleyville/Grapevine
Rich Raade
Owner/Operator
Rich Raade is the Owner/Operator of the Southern Painting Southlake/Colleyville/Grapevine and the Mid-Cities/Keller Territories.
For 15 years Rich honed his customer service and business management skills as a small business owner. In addition, 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.
Rich is originally from the Pacific Northwest; Seattle, Bellingham, and Ketchikan, Alaska are a few places he called home before he graduated high school in Tigard, Oregon and then relocated to Texas in 2001.
When not working, Rich enjoys spending time with his daughter. On the weekends, he enjoys playing soccer and sand volleyball. Rich is also an avid Tough Mudder and Spartan Adventure Race competitor.
Christian Silva
Customer Service Manager
Christian is a key member of our Southern Painting team. Previously a foreman for over three years, Christian enjoys helping homeowners achieve their home improvement goals.
As a strong family man, Christian knows the importance of reliability, communication, and integrity from start to finish. He prides himself in going the extra mile to create very satisfied customers.
Christian’s hobbies include traveling, soccer, and spending time with his daughter, Jewel. Christian always has a smile on his face and strives to ensure a smooth and comfortable working relationship throughout the painting process.
