Marc Poulos started painting homes during summer vacations while attending college and wrestling at Drake University. Marc had a brief career in the real estate and financial services field but one day while sitting in a cubicle. He realized his true passion was beautifying homes. Marc began working with a variety of small craftsman shops, before serving an apprenticeship with the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago. His commitment to excellence won him Top Apprentice from Washburne trade school in Chicago the premier school of its kind in the country.