Meet the Crew

Sean Kennedy – Founder and Owner

With a vision to change the way home painting is done in St. Louis, Sean started Kennedy Painting in 1998. His current role is largely focused on meeting with customers, estimating projects, and overseeing the operation and direction of the company. He is dedicated to providing the best customer experience by hiring, training, and retaining quality employees. With a "Customer is King" mentality, all employees are trained not only in trade skills, but Customer Service and communication. Sean began painting at age 20 and continues to improve the company by participating in Summit Services, a trade organization that works with painting contractors to help them develop business systems and ongoing employee training on new products and systems. He is always available and eager to receive feedback to help improve the company.

Andy Vogel - Field Supervisor

Deeply knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced, Andy brings a wealth of expertise to our company. With more than three decades in the painting industry, Andy has filled every kind of position, from apprentice to crew leader to estimator to business owner! Now he is working with our team so that our clients can benefit from his skills and knowledge. He and his wife have three children, and Andy enjoys coaching their sports teams, including basketball, soccer, and T-ball.

Cliff Cowan - Field Supervisor

Since joining the Kennedy Painting Team in 2018, Cliff has continually helped the company to build upon its promise of top rate customer service and craftsmanship while continuing to foster a culture of growth and development for our painters. With over 30 years of experience in the painting industry, there aren’t many types of projects that Cliff has not worked on. This level of experience is priceless as he can help troubleshoot some of the toughest details of any project for a suitable outcome. With his dedication to our customers and the crews he manages, we are lucky to have him on the team. In his free time, Cliff enjoys being with family and friends, barbequing and playing golf.

Adam Freeman - Operations / Training Coordinator

Adam is not only a paint professional with years of industry experience behind him, but he also is a third-generation paint salesman. Needless to say, he has both extensive knowledge and expertise as well as an understanding of all that goes into a successful painting project. Even though Adam understands the ins and outs of the painting process, we appreciate that he is not one to get stuck in a rut of “the way it’s always been done". He enjoys thinking outside the box and offering a fresh perspective. When he is not at work, he enjoys relaxing with his wife and daughters.  

Josh Cornell - Sales and Marketing Manager

Josh Cornell joined us with not only years’ worth of technical knowledge and industry experience, but also another quality that we appreciate even more. He is a real people person and enjoys making connections and building relationships. As an estimator, this is an invaluable attribute and one that we and our clients appreciate. When Josh isn’t at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife. On a nice, sunny day, you also can find him outdoors (most likely playing golf).

Colten Bethel - Project Estimator

Colten has worked in the painting industry for a number of years and brings a diverse skill set to the team. Colten started working for Kennedy 3 years ago as an experienced professional painter and moved his way up to estimating and selling new business for the company. Along with his salesman mentality, he’s a consistent motivator and an honest team member that thrives on building connections and relationships with those around him. When he isn’t hard at work, he enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his wife, Breanna. You also might catch him snowboarding in the winter, or riding his motorcycle in the summer.

Robert Marotta - Sales Representative

Robert Marotta, now one of our valued sales representatives, initially began his journey at Kennedy Painting as a field supervisor. With over 8 years of professional experience in painting and carpentry, encompassing roles as a craftsman and business owner, he brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Since joining us in 2020, Rob has made a remarkable impact on our company through his carpentry knowledge. His unwavering dedication to detail and customer satisfaction continues to make him an ideal fit for our organization. Outside of work, Rob enjoys quality time with his family and continues to refine his skills through personal DIY projects.

Easton Huffhines - Project Estimator

With years of hands-on experience in carpentry, painting, and sales, Easton Huffhines brings a passion for excellence to every project. As a Project Estimator at Kennedy Painting, he’s dedicated to ensuring your vision becomes a reality. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and a keen eye for detail, Easton is your partner in creating beautiful, lasting results.

Beyond his professional skills, Easton is a former collegiate athlete and a devoted family man. He finds joy in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and DIY projects, which he loves to share with his two boys. As a part of a family-owned orchard with 20 beehives, Easton appreciates the value of hard work, sustainability, and the natural world.

Susan Roloff- Accounting / HR Manager

Susan joined our team with over 25 years of accounting and business operations experience. But, don’t let that fool you… On her own time, you’ll find her riding a Harley with her husband, enjoying some well-deserved time away from her desk. She also is a proud mom and loves watching her two sons grow into fantastic young men. It doesn’t get better than that!

Mari Hensley – Front Office Supervisor / Marketing Coordinator

Mari Grace has been with the company since March of 2013, joining us fresh out of college. Starting as the administrative assistant, she is now managing the front end of the office and implements marketing strategy and coordination. Mari Grace has worn many hats within her career at Kennedy Painting, but her passion for top-notch customer service and marketing make her the perfect fit for the position she is currently in. When Mari is not hard at work, she enjoys spending as much time as possible with her daughter and loved ones.

Katie Moore- Scheduling Coordinator

Since 2017, Katie has assisted in almost every department at Kennedy Painting, but her true calling is in scheduling our crews and making sure our customers' experience is beyond expectation. Bringing some youth to our operations department, Katie has helped the company look at scheduling and customer service in a bigger and better way. She may not be the person who painted your home but she definitely worked in the background to ensure it was a smooth process. Katie loves working with our painters, supervisors, and estimators to create a perfect balance between sales and production. As a new mom, when not at work, she enjoys spending time with her son.

Sara DuBois - Admininstrative Assistant

Sara DuBois joined the Kennedy Painting family in 2022 as the Administrative Assistant. Not only is Sara the perfect cultural fit for Kennedy, but she is a fundamental part of the company's ongoing growth and success. She wears many hats, from estimate scheduling, office organization, and streamlining data and processes, to assisting heavily in community outreach, marketing, and employee recruiting. In just a short time with the company, Sara has made a significant impact and is highly valued by her colleagues. In her free time, Sara enjoys hiking with her family and dog, Coco, and scrapbooking. Family is incredibly important to Sara, and she thoroughly enjoys spending as much time with them as possible.