Meet the Team at Five Star Painting of Austin
Brightening Homes & Businesses Across Austin
Our team at Five Star Painting in Austin brings qualified experience and colorful personalities to each project they take on. They work tirelessly to transform their customers’ painting dreams into a reality. From the initial consultation to the finished project, you can rest assured that our team will deliver superior results.
Learn more about our crew below!
Dan Schaeffer– Owner
Dan Schaeffer grew up in New Jersey and went to Boston University, where
he studied hotel and restaurant management. After college, he worked in
New York City in a variety of management roles in the food, wine, and
hotel industries. He moved to Austin in 2004 to get his MBA at UT Austin
(Hook 'Em!). After business school, he worked for Whole Foods Market as
a buyer on the private label team. Dan always had a passion for delivering
exceptional service, which is the cornerstone of Five Star Painting. Dan
and his wife, Amanda, love living in Austin and supporting the local community.
Dan Ouellette – VP of Operations
Dan Ouellette (Dan-O) joined Five Star Painting in July 2011 as VP of Operations.
In that role, Dan manages both residential and commercial projects and
collaborates on a variety of marketing, technology, and operations initiatives.
Dan is originally from New England and has dual degrees in both business
management and construction technology. His past field experience includes
extensive work in both residential and commercial settings as a finish
carpenter, project manager, and superintendent. He is adept at managing
complex projects and facilitated the renovation of a college dormitory,
including the coordination of all subcontractors and day-to-day activities.
Dan brings a passion for delivering first-class service to his clients
and exceeding their expectations. Dan and his wife Sheila are very active
in the National Lung Cancer Partnership and recently brought the Free
to Breathe race to Austin, where they have raised a significant amount
of money for this wonderful organization.
Karlos Salinas – VP Operations / Estimator
Originally from San Angelo, Karlos is a Texas native who joined Five Star
Painting in January 2015. Prior to joining the team, Karlos worked for
Sherwin Williams for five years, first in San Angelo and most recently
at one of the leading retail locations in Austin. He moved to Austin in
August 2014 to be closer to the family. In his free time, Karlos is involved
with the Boys & Girls Club of Austin and enjoys basketball and golf.
Karlos brings his passion for customer service and knowledge of paint
products and systems to every project!
Dan Pierce - Project Manager
The third Dan to join our team at Five Star Painting in March of 2017.
Dan-P has experience in customer service and customer satisfaction dating back
to the 1980's. His experience in construction and sales makes him a perfect
fit for our Project Manager Position. After spending four years of mixing
Benjamin Moore paint, Dan and his wife Tracey decided it was time to move
to the warmer weather of Austin, Texas. Dan says, "My favorite thing
to do is spending time with my wife and children over the weekend when
they put me in charge of buying lunch or dinner".
Robert Lutz - Sales Manager
Robert Lutz is a life-long Austinite, having relocated here from upstate
NY in the late 1970's after college. He spent his first 11 years in Austin
as a painter and paint contractor when Austin was quite a bit different
than it is today. For the last thirty years, he's worked in sales, account
management, and business development mostly in the electronic imaging
industry. In his spare time, Robert loves playing guitar. He brings a
passion for customer service to each of his projects.
Dalilah Anaya - Project Manager
Dalilah is originally from El Paso, Texas and has lived in Austin for five years. She has extensive customer service experience and has spent time coaching youth sports. She joined the Five Star team in April 2019 and enjoys working out and eating tacos!
David Garcia - Sales
I am a born and raised Austinite who is currently attending Texas State
University in San Marcos. In my free time you can usually catch me enjoying
Austin's outdoor scene or one of the many music venues around town. I
have 5 years of experience in the coatings industry both residential and
commercial and this experience in the industry has helped me mold my knowledge
and expertise. I look forward to working with you on your next project!
