Professional Painters
Meet the Team
Victor Caldera, Project Manager:
Victor started out as a project estimator at Paint Innovators and then transitioned to Project Manager. Victor has been with us for 3 years and has 6+ years of painting and contractor experience.
At Paint Innovators, Victor ensures painting and contractor projects run smoothly and efficiently in order to exceed client expectations and meet project deadlines. He ensures customer satisfaction, organizes and motivates his team, and oversees the painting or construction project from beginning to end.
What does Victor like about working at Paint Innovators? “The culture.”
Victor’s Hobbies: Fishing, playing basketball, camping, reading, podcasting, golf, family time, UFC, and boxing.
Victor’s Favorite quote:
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.” - Dr Seuss
Allen Wootten, Project Manager:
Allen has been with Paint Innovators for 2 years. As a Project Manager, Allen plans and oversees painting and epoxy projects to make sure they are completed according to schedule and within budget.
He also monitors project progress and communicates with his team to establish scope of work. Allen is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and ensuring clients’ receive quality workmanship.
What does Allen like about working at Paint Innovators? “I enjoy being a part of the growth of a small business, building relationships with customers, as well as developing employees to their upmost potential.”
Allen’s Favorite quote:
“I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy; I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” - Art Williams
Tyler Turner, Project Estimator:
Tyler is an Estimator at our Oklahoma office. He has been with us for 1 year, but has 10 years of experience in the painting industry. Tyler assesses product and employee costs to come up with the most cost effective proposal, while making sure we provide the quality that we’ve become known for.
Tyler estimates painting and contractor services for both residential and commercial customers in Oklahoma and surrounding areas.
What do you like about working at PI? “I like the challenge of entering a new market and introducing new customers to our way of craftmanship, quality and customer service.”
Tyler’s Hobbies: Fishing, watching any kind of sport and spending time with family.
Tyler’s Favorite quote:
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
Rodney Barnes, President & Founder:
Originally from West Fork, Arkansas, Rodney began working in the paint industry immediately out of high school. He started working at Spectrum Paint Company in 2006 and followed the company to the east coast as a paint salesman in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2012.
During his years working in the store and as a salesman, he acquired a vast knowledge of paint including ingredients, colors, palettes, tools, enhancements, and finishes.
In 2014, Rodney and his family moved back to Northwest Arkansas where they started Paint Innovators, Inc.
They began with a small crew and made sure that the focus was on quality painting with professional painters. The company grew quickly and expanded from residential into commercial - Paint Innovators received a commercial license in 2016 and expanded into Oklahoma in 2019. Rodney credits his team for the continued growth over the years - they make the difference!
Hope Smith, Office Manager:
Hope is the Office Manager. She has been with Paint Innovators for over 4 years. Hope provides support to the the owner and other staff members and also takes care of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources, and any other things that arise.
Hope has over 20 years of office experience.
What do you like about working at PI?
“I enjoy the challenge that comes with working in an office of a small business with a variety of daily tasks.”
Hope’s Hobbies: Spending time with family, listening to audio books, hanging out and playing games with friends.
Hope’s Favorite quote:
“You never fail until you stop
trying.”
– Albert Einstein
Jeff Berger, Project Estimator:
Jeff has been a Project Estimator at Paint Innovators for over 5 years and has over 16 years of experience in the paint industry. He estimates painting and contractor services for commercial customers. Jeff is responsible for overseeing cost to complete a project and provides an array of services to clients.
What do you like about working at PI?
“I really like collaborating with people who have the same vision and dedication.”
Jeff’s Hobbies: Leisure time with my friends, golfing and hunting.
Jeff’s Favorite quote:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle
Paint Innovators is dedicated to quality painting. We have experienced and professional painters that specialize in residential and commercial painting - including interior painting and exterior painting for homes and offices.
