In 1995 after getting out of the army I went back to what I knew best, construction. I had begun learning the construction
trade at the age of 14. Later because of my interest in car audio, I teamed up with an entrepreneur in the car audio business
and we opened a car audio and installation shop in the commercial district of Colorado Springs. While in this business I also
entered my custom car audio installs in regional car shows and competitions, taking 28 trophies and recognition in several
car audio trade magazines. I then felt it was time to move my efforts into directions where I had felt there were great
opportunities for me. I truly wanted to be a professional contractor, so I went into being a maintenance man for a large
management company gaining valuable experience for my career. Over the next few years I went from being a maintenance
tech to maintenance super, and moved into heading the operation of my own property. I believe it was determination, the
understanding of the value of hard work, and my leadership skills that resulted in my immediate success. It wasn’t long
before I realized that I wanted my own business, so I decided that I had talent to effectively run a painting, maintenance
and remodeling company. So with this in mind I began gathering information and knowledge relevant to my business.
I also began gathering all the necessary tools and equipment. I began doing small jobs for friends and family and my
reputation started to grow. Using the networking skills I gained from my past experience things moved forward. I received
a BIG break when my Kelly Moore Paint rep called. He asked if I was still looking for painting equipment and put me in touch
with a gentleman who was selling his business. I was able to purchase from him all the equipment I needed for the right price.
That was a blessing, from that point forward I had my true direction and ran with it! Painting! I had family and friends help me,
and started to paint houses and business's around Colorado Springs. I also continued with the apartment maintenance.
In Dec. 2002 I moved to Washington state when my fiance’ had gotten stationed at Fort Lewis. I worked hard to gain clients
in the Washington area and with great effort things were expanding again. It wasn’t long before I had several employees and
purchased a service van. The company continued to grow and so did the number of employees and vans. Today we have 8
full time employees, 6 vans and a 2,500 sq. ft. shop with all the proper tools and equipment to provide our customers with
quality work on various types of services. We are a licensed, insured and bonded s-corp. and we run background checks on all
employees. In 2005 I talked my parents into moving up to Washington and since my dad has semi retired and mom takes care
of my office. In 2008 my 20 year old son moved up to Washington and began working for the company as well. We have tried
to develop a family type atmosphere with all the employees as well, and have regular barbeques and other events. My goal for
the company is to keep long term employees and keep providing quality work to our customers at fair prices. By keeping our
customers happy, repeat customers and good word of mouth advertising, we have continued to grow each year (Even 2008!)
And through hard work and quality services I hope to make “A Personal Touch Painting, Maintenance & Remodeling Inc.”
a name that the people in the Puget Sound Area continue to count on for many, many years to come. And as always we do
our best to "Always Get The Job Done Right The First Time" with A Personal Touch. Thank you for your interest in doing
business with our family,
CEO/President, Conrad Archuleta
