Team

Founder, President, CEO

Rick founded Glendale in 1985 after studying Business Management at the State University of New York at Buffalo and serving in a supervisory role with a large industrial coatings company.

His industry knowledge, business ethics, and practical approach to solving problems have helped establish lasting relationships with customers, vendors, bankers, and bond underwriters. Equally important has been his ability to bring together skilled professionals who share his commitment to quality and customer service.

Working alongside Kevin and the Glendale team, Rick has built a company grounded in dependable workmanship, personal accountability, and long-term customer relationships. Those principles continue to guide Glendale today.

Co-Founder, Vice President

Kevin joined Rick in building Glendale after attending Niagara Community College. As co-founder and Vice President, he developed the company’s field operations from the ground up and continues to oversee them today.

While Rick focused on sales and business development, Kevin established the field practices and crew leadership needed to deliver consistent results. His approach combines careful coordination, efficient use of resources, and close attention to workmanship.

Kevin’s understanding of how work gets done in the field has helped Glendale provide lasting value to its customers. His leadership remains central to the company’s daily operations and the standards its employees follow.

VP Sales

Dale entered the painting industry in 1984. Over the years he has worked with major paint suppliers in capacities from assistant store manager to outside sales representative. His training from, and working-knowledge of, these manufacturers provides Dale with a keen insight into the supplier's inner workings. Dale's sales abilities and product knowledge provides him with an advantage over others in this industry. His experience working with architects, property management companies, general contractors, and property owners has provided Dale with an understanding of what each of these groups value, thus enabling Glendale to satisfy a widely-varied range of clientele.

Vice President

Chris grew up in the Glendale family business and began working for the company as a teenager. Over the past 20 years, he has advanced from laborer to painter, foreman, Senior Project Manager, and now Vice President. That progression has given him a thorough understanding of painting products, application methods, and the practical demands of delivering quality work.

A licensed General Contractor in Florida, Chris also studied Business Management at the University of South Florida and St. Petersburg College. He combines his field knowledge with a strong understanding of project costs, scheduling, and resource management to keep work moving efficiently while maintaining Glendale’s standards.

As Glendale’s second generation of leadership, Chris works alongside Rick and Kevin in guiding company decisions and building relationships with customers, vendors, and engineers. Together, they combine established knowledge with fresh perspective, carrying forward the service and workmanship customers have counted on since 1985.

Operations Facilitator

Steve joined the team in 2013. Coming from a background in high tech manufacturing & maintenance, Steve knows what it's like to work under pressure.  His role in the company is to make sure every project has the equipment needed to ensure smooth operations.

Steve is exceptionally talented at project organization, controls and rigging.  He's always there to provide the guys on a project the nudge they might need to get back on track, or even to get ahead of schedule.  And if a machine fails, no one in the company is more capable of fixing it on the spot.

Steve knows a clean and organized project directly relates to a profitable project.

Executive Assistant

Patty has been with Glendale since 1990. Her studies in business administration and marketing at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Eckerd College support her work in office finance, accounting, and internal project coordination.

Working with her team, Patty oversees purchasing, accounts payable, and general office management. Her coordination helps keep the administrative side of the company organized and responsive to the needs of its projects.

Outside Glendale, Patty volunteers with local charities and serves on the board of her local Rotary organization in Tarpon Springs.