Our Executive Team
Jeff Gunhus
Executive Officer, NSG
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Jeff attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he studied political science and economics. He is the author of the career guide, No Parachute Required, released nationally in 2001. In his free time he can be found hiking, fishing or working on his novel at a coffee shop.
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Spencer Pepe
Executive Officer, NSG
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Spencer graduated with a business degree from the University of California at Riverside. He was Ernst & Young’s 1998 Entrepreneur of the Year, a finalist again in 2001, and was a managing partner at Platinum Capital, once ranked #10 in the Inc. 500 for America's fastest growing companies. He enjoys climbing, whitewater kayaking, fishing and mountain biking.
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Jason Reid
Executive Officer, NSG
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Going from painter to owner, Jason’s career with the with the company spans 19 years. In addition to College Works Painting, he is also involved with organizations such as TEC and YPO. In his spare time he runs, plays guitar, cooks, and recently received his black belt in tae kwon do.
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Matthew Stewart
Executive Officer, NSG
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Matthew attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he studied political science and history. In 2002 he won the Orange County Business Journal’s “Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award,” and has twice been an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Matt is a past Chairman of the Global Board for the Entrepreneurs Organization.
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Tracy Meneses
Finance Manager, NSG
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Tracy earned a B.A. in Human Development from the University of California at Riverside, and her M.B.A. from California State University, Fullerton. She has developed the critical financial controls we count on here at College Works Painting.
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Nancy Meloni
Chief Financial Officer, NSG
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After earning her B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, Nancy became a C.P.A. while working with Arthur Young, and went on to hold key positions with many noteworthy organizations. A native Californian, she enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and riding her "trike".
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Johnny Rhee
Executive Vice President, NSG
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Johnny received our California Manager of the Year award as a freshman. He graduated from U.C.L.A. in 2002 with a degree in Business and Economics, and minor in both Accounting and Computer Programming. Apart from his work, he enjoys playing the keyboard, writing and boxing.
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Rob Sprong
Vice President, Pacific Coast California
Brian Moaddeli
Vice President, Southern and Northern California
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An honors graduate from the University of Illinois, Brian has grown his College Works Painting business close to 100% annually for the last five years. Currently, he sits on the board of directors of the Entrepreneur's Organization in San Diego, and enjoys playing piano, dancing, leadership activities and travelling.
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Austin O'Donnell
Vice President, Arizona
Chris Heerdegen
Vice President, Washington
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Chris attended the University of Illinois, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism. After becoming a College Works Painting co-vice president at age 21, he decided to expand the opportunity into Missouri and Kansas. His hobbies include practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, kayaking, boating, hiking, and wine-tasting.
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Barry Parker
Vice President, Oregon and Idaho
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Barry started at College Works Painting as a sophomore while attending Southern Oregon University. After earning a degree in Marketing from Oregon State University, he won our 2009 Senior District Manager of the Year award. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
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Gavin Lanzty
Vice President, Utah and Colorado
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Gavin graduated from the University of Utah with a business management and communications degree while working with College Works Painting. Since then, he has succeeded in growing the Utah/Colorado Division more than 100 percent. He currently resides in Salt Lake City, is an avid skier and mountain biker, and enjoys traveling.
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Sean Phelps
Vice President, Midwest
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Sean attended St. Louis University, where he interned with College Works Painting in our first year there. He was later promoted to vice president, and helped start our Midwest branch. He loves the outdoors. His favorite vacation involves spending time with his family at their cabin in Wisconsin.
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Lulu Deng
Executive Vice President
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A graduate of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Lulu headed our Pennsylvania Division from 2004 to 2010, earning our Division of the Year Award in 2007 and 2008, and a nomination again in 2010. In her spare time she enjoys traveling with the Philadelphia Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization.
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Tom Ackmann
Vice President, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin
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Tom graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana with a degree in General Engineering, and a secondary field in Business Systems Integration and Consulting. In his first year as a College Works Painting district manager he set the national rookie record, and received our District Manager of the Year Award.
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Taylor Duncan
President, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin
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Taylor played football and ran track at the University of Wisconsin, winning the Rose Bowl with the Badgers. He later graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Finance. He enjoys travelling the globe, or anything related to sports.
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Brent Miller
Vice President, Ohio
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Brent majored in Communications and minored in Business Administration at Penn State University (University Park), graduating in 2007. After starting his College Works Painting career as a sophomore, he was named National District Manager of the Year in 2009, and holds the district manager record in Pennsylvania. He enjoys Ohio for its outdoor opportunities, including fishing, hiking, and hunting.
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Chris Hamilton
Vice President, North Carolina
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Chris graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with a degree in Business Marketing. He started his College Works Painting career in Washington state as a Freshman while attending UW. After working full time throughout college with CWP, Chris moved to North Carolina to take over as the Vice President. He enjoys working out, hiking, and playing his favorite sports basketball and golf.
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Zachary Matush
Vice President, Pennsylvania
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Zack graduated from Penn State University with a major in Finance and minor in both Chinese and Economics. Soon thereafter, he started our New Jersey Division, and plans on developing it into one of the top divisions in the country. When he’s not at work, Zack enjoys the outdoors, traveling abroad, and spending time at the beach.
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David Franco
Vice President, New York
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David attended Arizona State University where he earned a degree in sustainability. Upon graduating from college, David went back to New York, where he grew up, and started College Works Painting New York. David's hobbies include discovering New York City, traveling the world, long boarding, and reading.
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Pantea Tahbaz
Vice President, New England
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Pantea majored in Political Science at U.C.L.A. After working in our Central California division for many years, she recently moved to Massachusetts to expand our New England Division. She has always had a passion for helping others develop into strong leaders and global citizens.
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Rob Lovato
Vice President, Virginia
Lindsay Donsbach
Vice President, Texas
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Lindsay was born and raised in Orange County, California, and graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2007. She worked in the Central California division and was awarded Manager of the Year in 2005. After graduation, she took over our Texas Division. She loves working out at the gym and staying fit.
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Joe Young
Vice President, Pennsylvania
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Joe attended Temple University in Philadelphia, graduating with a degree in Business Education. Along with pursuing his passion for business, plus teaching and mentoring our students, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, deep-sea fishing or playing football.
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