CHRIS MCCREA

High-caliber Journeyman Painter (previously with IUPAT Union) and former Painting Business Owner with a career defined by technical precision and project leadership. Expert in high-end architectural finishes, Airless/HVLP spray systems, and Commercial & Residential coatings. Proven track record of managing long-term business operations, leading crews on multi-phase job sites, and delivering "zero-defect" results for residential and commercial clients.

• Petrie & Sons, Equipment Operator / Laborer, 06/01/16, 09/30/17, Operated machinery for concrete foundations and site excavation/grading.
• NW Sealcoating & Paving, Owner / Operator, 05/01/11, 10/31/15, Managed asphalt maintenance business, performing precision sealcoating and crack filling.
• Spokane Asphalt Paving Inc., Paving Crew Lead / Operator, 05/01/02, 10/31/10, Led an 8-man crew on municipal and commercial paving projects; expert operator of Pavers and Graders.

• CDA Precast, Precast Tanks Laborer / Operator, 10/01/25, Present, Directs production of high-strength concrete tanks, ensuring structural accuracy and quality. Operates Backhoes and Front-End Lifts for material handling and loading.
• Custom Painting (Union), Journeyman Painter, 04/01/19, 09/30/23, Executed high-spec commercial and industrial painting projects with a focus on durability and finish quality. Managed end-to-end surface preparation for complex substrates to ensure maximum coating adhesion. Collaborated with site foremen to meet aggressive production schedules on large-scale builds.
• APEX Painting, Owner / Master Painter, 01/01/14, 03/31/22, Business Longevity: Founded and operated a premier painting firm for 8 years, maintaining a reputation for excellence in the Spokane/Post Falls region. Full-Cycle Management: Handled all bidding, project estimation, and client consultations for luxury residential and commercial contracts. Technical Execution: Specialized in 'white-glove' finishes for custom cabinetry, millwork, and high-end interiors using HVLP and airless systems. Quality Control: Supervised all job site protocols, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction and high referral rates.