Hester Painting & Decorating Achieves Accreditation from Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
SKOKIE, Ill. (September 28, 2007) – Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) announced that Skokie, Ill.-based Hester Painting & Decorating has earned PDCA accreditation.
As part of the accreditation process, Christopher Hester completed courses through the PDCA’s Contractor College. “Education is key at our company. We thrive on having a team that is truly up to speed on the latest practices and technology available,” said Steve Hester, president of Hester Painting & Decorating. “Of particular interest to our company was the PDCA’s focus on eco-friendly paints and new ‘green’ technologies as we want to offer the safest, most earth-friendly options to our customers.”
PDCA is the only trade association that exclusively represents painting and decorating contractors in North America. PDCA created Contractor College to provide a quality source for education in the industry. The accreditation program provides practical education in such area as finance, insurance, management, human resources, sales, marketing, products and equipment.
Hester Painting & Decorating has been providing homes and high-profile commercial establishments in the Chicagoland area with high-end decorating services since 1968. Widely regarded as a leader in the fields of painting, faux finishing, and exterior and interior maintenance, Hester Painting & Decorating utilizes an enormous repertoire of finishes and wall covering techniques to create unique environments for its clients. To learn more about franchising opportunities or other services offered by Hester Painting & Decorating, call Steve Hester at (847) 677-5130, ext. 11, or visit www.hesterdecorating.com