Meet Our Team in Wilmington, DE

Kathy and Dave are the of Five Star Painting since 2015. Married for more than 20 years, they reside in Newark, where they raised their 5 children. Dave has been a successful business owner for more than 25 years, and Kathy is an artist with a background in graphic design and color theory. Together, they run Five Star with the goal of providing exceptional customer service to every painting client. By creating a team of friendly and knowledgeable estimators, project managers and skilled painters, their goal is to create a better than expected painting experience for every one of their clients. They love working and serving in the community in which they live and love helping businesses and homeowners transform their spaces with color.

Susie Moak, Estimator, has been with Five Star Painting since May 2018. With her professional background in the real estate industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge about property enhancements, trends and styles. Susie has a dynamic personality that allows her to connect authentically with clients. She is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

Megan joined the Five Star team in 2023. She is a problem-solver, has a great eye for detail and her many years of previous managerial experience makes her the perfect liaison between painters and clients. Megan lives in Bear with her children and partner, and is a non-apologetic Dallas Cowboys fan!

Karen Ehemann joined the team in 2021, and has been instrumental in keeping the entire operation on schedule, week in and week out. Her strong organizational skills and ability to problem-solve make her a valued member of the team, as does her sunny disposition and sense of humor. Karen is happily married and the mother of two teenagers, which explains her ability to multi-task like a beast!

Fran Lewis, Estimator

Michelle is an actor currently studying acting as well as performing in local theatre, film and tv. She is the mother of 2 sons with her husband of 22 years. One aspect of her job that she most enjoys is getting to meet the wonderful clients at Five Star. She finds it a privilege to be invited in to talk about their home. She is also proud to be working for such a dedicated and talented team.