MEET OUR TEAM
We are proud of the team we have at Foothills Painting and the commitment we have to serve our customers. All of our team members live locally. Get to know the amazing folks you will be working with!
Eric Barstow
Co-Owner of Foothills Painting
Eric is born and raised in Fort Collins, a graduate of Fort Collins High School and got his economics and business degree from CSU. He started Foothills Painting in 2010 after graduating and spending his college years with a college painting company. He has a dog named Decker and stays close to his family. When he’s not working, he’s finding an adventure somewhere in the world with his fiance Josephine.
Ben Landusky
Co-Owner of Foothills Painting
Ben grew up in the mountain town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He has been a skier ever since his dad taught him how when he was seven years old. His dad was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin and so he had no choice but to become a huge Green Bay Packer fan. He graduated from CSU in 2013 and loves hiking and swimming up at Horsetooth Reservoir, teaching his longtime girlfriend Tara how to ski at Eldora Ski Resort, or enjoying a good craft beer at one of the many breweries.
Paul Schroeder
Co-Owner of Foothills Painting
Paul is Colorado State University graduate, a native of Colorado, and one of the owners of Foothills Painting. He is a huge sports fan and lives for football season. A die-hard Bronco fan and avid Fantasy Football player. When Paul isn’t busy with work, you’ll find him golfing or following sports! Or more recently, spending time with his one-year-old son as a proud new parent.
Bobby Wilson
Color Consultant
Bobby was born in Hawaii, grew up in Connecticut, and now calls Colorado home. He got his degree in fine arts, and he truly has an eye for colors and making your home beautiful. He loves what he does. He loves his dog Desmond who goes everywhere with him. When he’s not doing color consultations and working with customers, you can find him doing something outdoors enjoying beautiful Colorado!
Hillary Martin
Sales Representative
Hillary was born and raised in Ventura, CA. When she’s not selling paint, she’s painting canvases! Star Wars paintings and CO paintings are her favorite and she plans to start her Etsy business this summer. She loves exploring new places in Colorado where she loves taking pictures! Photography is a huge passion of hers. She loves taking pet portraits and landscape shots more than anything!
Zeb Van Pelt
Sales Representative
Zeb grew up in the country outside of St. Paul, Nebraska. So naturally, he is a huge Cornhusker fan. He’s a huge sports fan in general and recently got into golf. He loves meeting new and interesting people and wants to travel the world. When he’s not working, he spends his time with friends. In the summer, you’ll find him on a patio somewhere, his favorite spot!
Sydney Segars
Sales Representative
Sydney grew up in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2009 with a degree in English Literature. Sydney’s main passion in life is travel and she is part of .01% of the world’s population who has circumnavigated the planet. At home in Boulder, she enjoys skiing, hiking, eating good food and drinking good wine. Sydney loves to spend her free time with friends, family and most of all her fiance Jackson.
Kyle Gosine
Production Manager
Kyle is a Fort Collins native and got his degree from Colorado State University. He’s an avid adventure seeker and loves extreme sports like snowboarding, kayaking, white water rafting, or rock climbing. He just loves being outdoors! He also enjoys drawing… usually with pen, pencil & ink. In 2017, he got himself a new best friend named Vader, an incredibly handsome black lab.
CJ Martindale
Marketing Manager
CJ was born and raised on a farm in Fort Collins & started working at farmers markets with his grandparents since he was 6 years old. In addition to his work with Foothills, he owns a photography business and a concert review business, a young entrepreneur! When he’s not working, he’s a self-taught musician and he’s way into cars! Right now he’s working on two project cars. He’s also the youngest person to be invited to the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce!
Kyle Schultz
Marketing Director
Kyle is a 3rd generation Colorado Native & loves this state and all it has to offer. He is totally obsessed with motorcycles! Anything with 2 wheels and an engine and he’s all about it! You’ll find him eating lots of spicy food and going out of his way to try new restaurants. His favorite movie is The Notebook (don’t judge)! Like most of us, Kyle has a 4-year-old pit bull named Samson who he got when he was only 7 weeks old!
Christiaana Rote
Office Manager
Christiaana is a Texas native who migrated north to explore the Rockies and cross things off her bucket list. When she is not working, she loves doing yoga, camping, fishing, horseback riding, eating sushi, befriending strangers, long rants about health and wellness, serving Jesus through random acts of kindness, supporting Genesis Project and Operation Rock the Troops. She’s always excited to explore new places in Colorado and can’t pass up a last minute adventure. She’s a sponge and is always learning!
Wes Dean
Sales Representative
Wes grew up in Richmond, Virginia before graduating from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. He moved to Colorado 4 years ago seeking growth and change. It’s been a major blessing in his life and he loves Colorado. In his spare time, he spends time with his girlfriend Kim, going hiking, and snowboarding. He’s one of the most positive and enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet.