Meet Your Manassas Team

Maria serves as the general manager and oversees all aspects of the business, from contracting and human resources to marketing and community support. Her role involves liaising with office and field staff, monitoring weekly budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering relationships with vendors and subcontractors. With her marketing and admin teams, she has implemented innovative diversity and inclusion programs that improved employee morale and productivity. She is also a passionate advocate for her community and actively participates in local initiatives aimed at supporting Hispanic/Latino business owners and promoting economic development in the Five Star Painting markets of Northern Virginia.

Kristyn started behind the scenes with Five Star Painting of Manassas, providing encouragement as her husband and father teamed up to take on franchise ownership. She joined the team officially in 2022 as marketing and outreach director. Her experience and skills include teaching, public speaking, business development, and marketing management. Kristyn is also a published writer and musician. She has won multiple awards for her creativity in poetry and music, a talent she uses to give Five Star Painting of Manassas a local, personal online voice that reflects the pulse of the community.

Loren joined Five Star Painting of Manassas in January of 2022. He brings several years of experience working in collaborative environments involving videography and live audio engineering, as well as time serving as the Director of Operations at his own music recording studio, Blank Tape Studios. He leverages his leadership skills in the role of Project Manager to ensure that every job gets done right and in a professional manner to ensure that the customer is satisfied with both the process and the results. Loren’s hunger for knowledge makes him a great resource for helping customers ensure that they’re using the best products and the best process to achieve their desired look. As a part of the Five Star Painting of Manassas Team, Loren is always doing his best to ensure that the quality of results represents the Five Star standard and reflects the level of professionalism that accompanies the work.

Ingrid joined Five Star Painting in 2022 and is an invaluable member of the team, specializing in the critical area of accounts receivable and marketing. She excels in her role by efficiently managing and processing deposits from our valued clients. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures that every transaction is accurately recorded, contributing to the financial stability and success of our organization. Ingrid Paiz is more than just an admin support team member; she is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who plays a pivotal role in our organization's financial stability and success. In addition to her A/R duties she plays a crucial role in our local field marketing, connecting with valuable partners through various in-person marketing events. Her dedication to excellence, commitment to customer service, and unwavering work ethic make her an indispensable member of our team.

Jerald acquired Five Star Painting with his business partner and son-in-law, Spencer Marrott, in 2020 when the previous owner moved on to other ventures. Jerald has 30 years of business development and operations experience working with Fortune 50 organizations, large corporations, and start-up companies in the areas of human resources, safety and compliance, marketing, advertising, sales, strategic planning, business development and employee management and is a co-owner of Blank Tape Studios a music recording studio. Jerald and Spencer Marrott work together with the team to continually deliver Five Star quality work and only the best results throughout the market.

Hallie joined Five Star Painting as a color consultant in early 2024. With a strong foundation in color theory and design, Hallie is dedicated to helping clients choose the perfect colors for their projects. By leveraging her expertise and creative eye, Hallie ensures that each client's vision is brought to life with the ideal palette, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and overall value of their spaces. Her commitment to understanding client preferences and providing personalized guidance makes her a valuable asset to the Five Star Painting team.