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Painting a New Life: Why This Seasoned Management Leader Walked Away From the Oil Industry to Scale a Fresh Coat Painters Franchise

Painting a New Life: Why This Seasoned Management Leader Walked Away From the Oil Industry to Scale a Fresh Coat Painters Franchise

After 15 years in health care management and a stint in the West Texas oil industry, James Burkhart is leveraging Fresh Coat Painters’ system to create local jobs and build a business that lasts.

Katja Ostojic

By Katja Ostojic

Media Relations Specialist

April 1, 2026

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