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 a rare native to Fort Collins. He was born at Poudre Valley Hospital, attended Fort Collins High and graduated with an economics and business degree from Colorado State University. He started Foothills Painting in 2010 after graduating and spending his college years with a college painting company. He lives near Drake and Timberline with his dog named Decker, his new daughter Isabella, and his wife Josephine. He loves his business, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.
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!
Sydney Segars
Office Manager
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.
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!
Christiaana Rote
Business Accounts 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 reading, hiking, acrylic paint pouring and is currently in training to become a Hatha Yoga Teacher. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and connect with people on a human level. Christiaana is always excited to explore new places in Colorado and can’t pass up a last minute adventure! After almost 2 years as the Office Manager, Christiaana now oversees all business accounts for Foothills Painting and is committed to creating outstanding relationships with our partners!
Gordon Cobb
Production Manager
Gordon was born and raised in Kansas where he sought a degree from Kansas Wesleyan University majoring in Business Management and Leadership all while playing competitive golf for the school. When Gordon isn’t producing homes or helping clients you can find him cheering for his home team the Kansas City Chiefs, golfing and enjoying the new beautiful state of Colorado.