CERTAPRO PAINTERS ANNOUNCES CLEVELAND FRANCHISE OWNER TO CO-HOST TV/RADIO SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR

CLEVELAND, OHIO " March 24, 2009 - CertaPro Painters, the nation's largest painting service company, will be sponsoring a TV/radio satellite tour on April 2, 2009 to kick-off spring. The tour will be co-hosted by CertaPro Painters' local Cleveland franchise owner, Mike Hopkins and Shannon Kaye, cable TV host of Fresh Coat on the DIY Network and CertaPro color expert.

Viewers and listeners all over the country will tune-in on April 2, arguably the busiest season for painting, to learn helpful painting advice from Mike Hopkins, Cleveland-based CertaPro Painters' franchise owner. Mike will teach the audience some key tips on when to do-it-yourself and when to call in the professionals while Shannon will highlight ways to spruce up the home indoors or outdoors with color!

Consumers planning to sell a home or just wanting to refresh indoor/outdoor living spaces will witness the transformative power of paint. Paint will be highlighted to show the low cost way to affect a dramatic change no matter what the viewer is planning this spring. When it comes to home renovation, Mike and Shannon will help their audience choose the right colors and show you how paint truly is the most economical makeover for both the inside and outside of any home.

About Mike Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins, a native Clevelander, elevated his career as a young executive in launching a flagship franchise for CertaPro Painters in 1997. Today, as a result of his efforts and business savvy, Hopkins has built one of the most successful franchises in the CertaPro organization with a customer satisfaction rating of 98%. He can be reached at 216.518.4270 or mhopkins@certapro.com

About Shannon Kaye
Shannon is currently the co-host of Fresh Coat on the DIY Network. She is also a color expert for CertaPro Painters.