Mike HessCommercial Franchise Owner, VP of Commercial Business Development

Michael Hess is a native of Columbus, Ohio and attended Marietta College (1999-2003) where he played 4 years of Varsity football. His junior year he was a founding father and named Vice President of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. During his first 3 years of college Michael purchased and ran a University Painters franchise in the Columbus area.

During his senior year of college Michael was introduced to Paul Darche and Dave Jones of CertaPro Painters and was hired as a residential sales associate in 2003. In 2005, he took over the production duties for CertaPro Painters and Capital Roofing and Siding (now Capital Contracting Services). In 2009, Michael became a full partner in both companies. His responsibilities include production, overseeing contractors and job sites, maintaining customer relations, sales, and safety requirements.

Michael is a member of Central Ohio Big Brother’s Big sisters. He enjoys golf, traveling, and attending sporting events. He currently lives in the Short North/Downtown area of Columbus.