CURTIS “Tank” TANKERSLEY
Curtis founded Just Add Paint in 2005 after years of painting part time to help pay for college. (Ironic, when you think about it- so far, not one client has requested a copy of his college diploma….) He took the scenic route through school, involving stops at HACC, a semester abroad in the UK, and time at Lancaster’s own Millersville University. This last stop (finally) culminated in a Psychology degree. Along the way were stints working as a musician, a martial arts school owner / instructor, and work in the field of counseling, as well. Fortunately, the realization that he owed money for a degree he didn’t need for painting was offset by his enjoyment of working with young people with special needs during his several post-school years in his field! While he found this work quite rewarding, he soon realized that he wanted a hands on job, with less time behind a desk. And for this noble reason, Just Add Paint was born! During his rare moments off, Curtis can be found traveling, playing music with The Roustabouts, eating at local small restaurants and spoiling his dog.
RICH “the Closer” WISE
Rich has fit in perfectly since the first day he worked with us! He was originally from Brighton, England, but has also lived in Portugal, and, until recently, Florida. After working with him for the past 3 years, and seeing both his excellent organizational skills and also his extraordinary work ethic, we consider him to be the very best product EVER imported from overseas. Rich is also a professional Sound Technician and Musician by trade. While living in Florida, he performed as a member of the House Band at Pleasure Island at Disney World Resorts in Orlando. (Good luck getting that gig, folks. We won’t even try.) He is currently playing in 472 different bands, 9 nights per week. These music projects include the Very Americans, (whose single can be heard playing at Harrisburg Senators games) and with The Roustabouts, an acoustic project. Both of these groups draw a crowd, and play regularly in the Harrisburg area. When Rich isn’t playing or mixing a live music show, or helping the other members of Just Add Paint learn how to use manly power tools, he can be found spending time with his family. They include Trish, his beautiful wife, and his wonderful children Becca and James. They love to travel together, see new things, and hike any trail they can find!
LEXY PANDOLFINO
At barely 24 years old, Lexy has joined our crew with blind optimism and a bunch of ideas for the future. Her easy going personality makes working with Lexy a joy for both the crew and homeowners. She has always enjoyed painting as a hobby and is both excited and surprised to have figured out a way to get paid for something she actually LOVES to do. It is a far cry from her former occupational ventures as head bakery chef for Panera (did you know someone stays up ALL NIGHT to make that bread?) and as a dairy farm hand worker in her local area of York, PA (yes, she can milk a cow!). Lexy spent an extended amount of time at John Hopkins University learning about going to medical school as well as what it’s like to be in the medical field, but she’s still not sure if medicine is her calling. We hope not, because she is a fantastic painter, and has brought a much needed fresh energy into our lives. Nuclear physics, sustainable farming, ancient Egypt, and traveling the world are also interests of Lexy’s. When she’s not working, Lexy can be found at her local Crossfit gym slamming around some weights, drinking coffee (this technically goes on at work as well) or reading some science fiction in bed with her kitty Calypso and fiancé, Josh.
MATT “Ducky” SCHMOHL
It seems like just yesterday that Ducky showed up at the mansion we were restoring in Carlisle, where he found us removing century-old lead-based from the trim using blow torches. Impressed with our “safety first” approach to the workplace, a partnership of epic proportions was formed. Throughout the years we would have highs and lows, the occasional summer months tour to perform original music in rooms ranging from empty to packed, and even a short break out to Hollywood to film an episode of hit NBC talent show The Voice. Which we clearly didn’t win or you would be reading this bio on a music site and not a professional painting website. But music lives on with current 3-piece acoustic project The Roustabouts featuring all 3 men currently on the roster (coming soon to a BBQ near you). When not painting or singing, Ducky can be found with his uber-talented, mosaic making wife Amanda cooking, camping, watching movies, petting dogs, and throwing the best Halloween parties the area of Linglestown has ever seen.
Past Champions of Just Add Paint
LAUREN EUBANKS
Lauren has left the building and moved down south to start her own paint company, but she will ALWAYS have a spot in our hearts! As an original Just Add Painter, she is one of a kind. Good Luck Lauren!!