CertaPro Painters of Fairfax

Greetings.  I’m Dave Forman, the Owner of CertaPro Painters of Fairfax, Prince William, and Northern Virginia.  We are a professional residential and commercial painting company based in northern Virginia.  It’s our pleasure to deliver an extraordinary experience for you.

I’m a graduate of both Florida State University where I hold a BS in Biology and Florida Institute of Technology where I hold MS degrees in both Operations Research and Engineering Management.  After my career as an Army officer with much relocation, my wife, Lynn, and I decided to settle down and call Virginia home.  We have three children, two of whom were born in Virginia and all three of whom are graduates of Virginia Tech University.  As a permanent member of the local community since 1998, I’ve been active with youth development to include coaching lacrosse at the local high schools and founding a not-for-profit youth lacrosse club.  My family and I are proud Virginians.

Tangible results; that’s what I’ve always gravitated toward.  I’ve always sought out endeavors with outcomes best measured in real accomplishment and transformational “Before and After” images.  Whether in the defense of our Country; on the sports field; or simply building a boardwalk or deck, I’ve always enjoyed working with people and solving problems that lead to real results.  And, in the process, I enjoy having a hand in solutions that make others happy.  For me, results that lead someone to smile with happiness or emote a heartfelt “thank you” have always been the most rewarding.

I started our CertaPro Painting business in 2010 with the goal of delivering extraordinary experiences for our customers.  It was an easy decision to make because our CertaPro business is a natural extension of who I am and what I love.  Every day we get to brighten lives by transforming homes and commercial structures.  And how we do that also matters.  CertaPro stands for the values in which I believe:  “Do what you say you will do, Be responsible, Treat people with respect, Build long-lasting relationships, Continuously improve, and Take pride in your work.”  I love to see the color our team of professionals brings to other’s lives through the tangible results we deliver daily.

I’m Dan James, Operations Manager at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William.  I grew up in Delaware where I became an avid fan of Philadelphia’s sports teams.  After graduating from the University of Delaware in 2007 with a BA in History and Spanish, I moved with my wife to Manassas, Virginia.

I was a High School Spanish teacher in Manassas for 3 years where I learned a lot about management.  I have found that if you can manage a classroom of high schoolers you can manage anything.  From there I took a position as a regional Resolution Specialist with an online school provider.  In this role, I resolved customer concern escalations, customer service issues, and managed call center teams and teams of specialists at remote and local sites.  Through my past experiences, I learned that both a positive work environment and an ability to demonstration confidence in your team can pay dividends toward the end result, no matter what the task.

My wife Heather and I live in Manassas with our three girls.  She has been an integral part of Manassas City Schools for over 10 years.  First as a classroom teacher, then a Reading Specialist and now in the Central Office.  We both feel a strong sense of community and are grateful to have positions that allow us to affect change within it.  We enjoy spending time with our family and watching our girls grow and learn to be strong members of the community in which we live.

I joined the CertaPro team in 2018, the day before my 34th birthday.  As the Operations Manager, my goal is to ensure that our painters and craftsman are the best in the industry and to ensure that we deliver the best experience and service for all our customers.  Once you have entrusted CertaPro Painters with your home or business, I will work with you and our teams to ensure that your project is completed smoothly and professionally.  We strive to always deliver the results and experience that we promised.

I’m Alexis Keenan, Residential Sales Associate at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William. I am from and have lived all over the Midwest and a proud alumni of the University of Oklahoma where I earned my B.A. in Planned Programs & Organizational Sciences. BOOMER!

I initially came to the east coast for a position as an Event Services Manager at a Forbes 5 star hotel in Washington, D.C. This is where I learned what 5 star and luxury customer service really means and how to make my clients visions come to life.

I have now moved to the Fredericksburg, Virginia area with my boyfriend Mike and my sweet puppy Tinley. When we have some down time, we spend our time outside letting Tinley run around or visiting family that lives on Lake Anna and going out on the boat! The rest of my family, and my other two sweet puppies (Missy & Puka) live in Nebraska, Kentucky, Florida, and Illinois and we try to get together as often as possible because family is the most important thing to us and we are very close.

I joined the CertaPro team in June 2019 as a Residential Sales Associate, I strive to provide unparalleled service for my customers to ensure we take their vision and make it come to life and that they are in love with the service we provide and the end result. Thank you for trusting CertaPro to be a part of your home and making your renovation dreams a reality!

I’m Brittany Henson, Commercial Sales Manager at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William. I was born and raised in Fauquier  Virginia. I attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Through the past 15 years, I have worked primarily in customer service and management positions. My most recent position before CertaPro Painters was acting as manager for a Sherwin Williams. There I learned that a painting project is much more than just paint. A painting project is truly about the customer experience.

I have been married  2013 to my loving husband, Shane. Shane is an electrician for a heating, air conditioning, and electrical company. We have one beautiful little girl named Blair, who’s 2 years old, and another surprise on the way. In our very little down time, we love spending time with family and renovating our 1950s home.

I joined the CertaPro team on Valentine’s Day 2014. As a Commercial Sales Manager, my goal is to deliver great results for our commercial customers while creating long-term relationships that show our commitment to meeting their needs. My customers know that I’ll do everything feasible to find the best solution for their project. They trust me to find the right fit for each of their project’s needs which means I will look to find the best products and processes to do their project on schedule and within budget. I strive to build my professional relationships on the integrity and honesty that were instilled in me by my family. I pride myself on translating those same core principles that I was raised with into my day-to-day customer service. Creating a finished product that was delivered in a beautiful way and met our ’s budget and performance-based needs is what is important to me. And in the process, I look forward to building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with all my customers.

I’m Jon Weible, Commercial Sales Representative at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William. I was born and raised in Annandale, Virginia and attended Virginia Tech where I earned a BA in American History having graduated Summa Cum Laude and being elected into Phi Beta Kappa. As an innovative business professional over the past 8+ years, I have had the opportunity to specialize in organizational productivity optimization, obtaining optimal client satisfaction results, building successful teams, and achieving targeted goals.

In my spare time, I sing and play guitar for the band Orange Tuxedo. I am an avid sports fan and enjoy cheering on my Hokies!

I joined the CertaPro team in July 2019. As a Commercial Sales Representative, I strive to uphold the values of customer service which include trust, respect, integrity, and accountability.

I’m Mike Terry, Commercial Sales Associate at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Price William.  I was born and raised in Taylor Michigan before moving to Clarkston Michigan where I finished high school and attended Oakland Community College.  I transferred to Michigan State University, earning a bachelor’s in Finance.

After graduation I moved to West Palm Beach Florida to work in the hospitality industry which lead me to enjoy a few summers on Nantucket Island. I moved to the DMV area in 2010 and have recently purchased a home in Fort Washington Maryland.

I am an avid sports fan and traveler.  I am a huge supporter of the major Detroit sports teams including, Pistons, Tigers, Redwings, and Lions.  I also bleed Green and White being a proud Spartan Graduate.  My travels have taken me to four of the Hawaiian Islands with a trip to Alaska on the books.  On the way I am stopping in Seattle to see the Mariners play which will be the fiftieth team of the four major sports that I have seen a play a home game.

I am a loving son, brother, and Uncle.  My oldest sister Megan lives in Texas and has four children.  My younger brother Chris lives in Michigan with two children of his own.  My youngest sister Jessica currently lives in Germany with two beautiful children and one on the way. I also have a few nieces and nephews in this area who don’t know that we are not blood related.

I joined the CertaPro team in January 2019 and am very excited to join such a talented group.  I look forward to transferring the skills I have acquired in the past few decades while working in the hospitality industry to create and maintain long lasting relationships across the board.  My hard work, drive, and attention to detail will prove to be a great asset to contribute to the success and growth of this already successful business.

I’m Tom Clarkson, Residential Sales Manager at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William. I grew up in Southern California and earned a BA in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.  I started as a college intern at IBM and spent the next 35 years working for several IT companies in sales, sales management and consulting.

I have 2 grown children who live and work in the DMV area.  I also have an Akita named Lucy who demands at least 2 walks per day.

I joined the CertaPro team in September 2014. As a Residential Sales Manager, my job is to understand our client’s home improvement needs and create solutions to solve these problems.

I’m Patricia Price, the Office Manager at CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William.  I was born in Minnesota, then raised in Texas in the northern suburbs of Dallas.  I attended the University of Oklahoma, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Administrative Leadership.  I’ve also earned an associate degree in Baking and Pastries from the Art Institute of Dallas.

Throughout the past 15 years, I have worked primarily in customer service and administrative positions where I learned that, regardless of the industry, customer service means caring deeply about people.

My family and I recently moved to Bealeton and are settling in nicely to the Northern Virginia area.  My husband, Tripp is a forensic scientist and we have two wild kiddos, a boy and a girl.  In my down time, I enjoy reading, baking (no surprise!), and learning new things.

I joined the CertaPro team in 2018.  As an Office Manager, my goal is to answer questions, support communication, and help you – Our Customer – throughout the process of your project.  I strive to ensure that you have an excellent experience with our team.