Meet the Team at Five Star Painting of New Braunfels

*Under New Ownership*

Brightening Homes & Businesses Across New Braunfels

Our team at Five Star Painting in New Braunfels 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!

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!

Kelly Pharis - Salesperson

Proud to call her self a native Texan, Kelly Pharis grew up in a military family, in a small town just south of Fort Worth. After moving to Central Texas she spent 10 years painting and remodeling homes, splitting her time between Austin and San Antonio. Here, she honed her skills to include everything from painting to drywall and even carpentry. When she isn’t working she can be found helping out at the family ranch, taking her dog on a hike, or working on her latest art project. Since joining the Five Star family Kelly dedicates herself to excellent customer service and getting the job done right.

Ryan Sterling - Salesperson

Ryan Sterling is a Maryland native. He has lived in San Antonio for 5 years and absolutely loves living in Texas. Ryan has been working in the home improvement industry for over 20 years. Ryan has worked in management for most of his career, he has worked in new construction, home building, remodeling and both residential and commercial projects. Ryan enjoys fishing, the ocean, rivers and cooking when he’s not working. Ryan takes pride in providing a premium service experience to all of his clients.