Our Credentials, Affiliations and Awards

	Accredited Contractor In 2006, Painting in Partnership became the first company in the United States to complete all the requirements for the PDCA's newly created national accreditation program for painting contractors. The accreditation is the highest mark of professionalism in the industry. For more information on the accreditation program, go to http://train.pdca.org.
	Member of PDCA Painting in Partnership, Inc. has been a member of the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) since 1989. This 100-year-old association groups over 3500 painting contractors and is the voice of painting contractors in the United States.
	Member of Palatine Chamber of Commerce Painting in Partnership is involved in community affairs through its participation in the local Chamber and its sponsoring of community events.
	Member of NARI Painting in Partnership is an active member of NARI, the national association for remodelers. The larger community we belong to is the "Home Improvement" sector. We believe in the value of learning from other professionals in related fields.
	Member of SALI Painting in Partnership is a member of SALI, an association dedicated to the advancement of Decorative Painting professionals in the United States.
	Member of Preservation Trades Network (PTN) Preservation Trades Network is an association where building conservation specialists belong.
	National Awards: - 2008 First Place Winner of 2008 TOP JOB Award, American Painting Contractor magazine - 2008 PDCA National Distinguished Service Award - 2008 PDCA National Residential Exterior Award - 2007 Grand Prize Winner of TOP JOB Award, American Painting Contractor magazine - 2007 Top Honoree for Residential Small Business in Who's Who in the Painting Industry - 2007 PDCA National Residential Exterior Award - 2007 PDCA National Residential Interior Award - 2006 PDCA National Residential Interior Award - 2002 PDCA National Distinguished Service Award - 2001 PDCA Work Truck Contest - First Place - 2001 PDCA Recruiter-of-the-Year Award - 2000 PDCA National Residential Marketing Award - 1999 PDCA Recruiter-of-the-Year Award - 1991 PDCA National Residential Interior Award - 1990 PDCA National Residential Interior Award
	PDCA Involvements - Mario Guertin   - Sourced the creation of a new national award for the PDCA: "Craftsman of the Year Awards", 2007   - Authored "White Paper on Portrayal of Painting in Media and Advertising", 2007   - Chairman of International Affairs Committee of PDCA, 2004 to present   - Founding President of PDCA Craftsmanship Forum, 2001 - present   - Member of Residential Committee of PDCA, 2000 to 2001   - National Board Member of PDCA, 1998 to present   - Founding President of PDCA Lincoln State Council, 1998 to 2002   - Founding President of PDCA Schaumburg Chapter, 1996-1998   - Author of numerous articles on craftsmanship, management and leadership. Click here for a sampling.