CAI-NJ January 2017

ULTIMATE PARTNER Profile Painting by Pearce, Inc. Questions answered by Edward Pearce

University of Scranton’s School of Business Management. His dedication, hard work and management skills con- tribute to the steady growth of the company. His earnest demeanor achieves a level of trust with the customers as well as the employees and suppliers. Steady Eddie! Mr. John Zappile, a coating and corrosion consultant with the former MAB and Sherwin Williams Paints joined the company in 2014, contributing his 43 plus years in architectural and industrial coatings. He is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute and past president of the Atlantic County chapter. John is also a member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. He has spent his entire career working along the Jersey Coast. Property Management Companies, Engineering Firms and Condominium Associations have worked with John when they needed an expert in the field of coatings. His specifi- cations for proper surface preparation and his knowledge of the best products available from a particular manufactur- er, makes him an invaluable part of our team, as well as providing his expertise to the other parties involved. We focus primarily on low-midrise properties along the coast, from Jersey City to Cape May and have recently expanded to include the Delaware and Maryland beach communities. There is no harsher environment than the wind driven rain, sand and salt. As “The Shore” has grown in popularity, and some may say that “Mother Nature” has grown in intensity, the challenge for everyone involved in the industry from construction to maintenance and resto- ration has never been greater. Construction components are improving, as well as the coatings needed to protect the integrity of these materials. The importance of knowing when to tend to these parts, how to perform the work and what products to use, are critical to the life expectancy and the overall maintenance cost of the building. Is there a specific project or program that you would like to highlight? A recent project we completed, The Shores Condominium, is a twelve story building consisting of two separate towers

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P ainting by Pearce, Inc. is a second generation family owned commercial painting and restoration contractor serving coastal New Jersey for nearly 40 years. Founded in 1978 by Edward Pearce, the com- pany has grown to become one of the most respected and accomplished contractors in the region. Although Edward is still very much involved in all of the phases of running the business, Edward Pearce Jr. assumed the role of General Manager in 2001 after graduating from The

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