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!
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!
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.
