Mark Lewis

Pro/Craft Painting and Contracting, Libertyville, IL

Award category: Industry Impact
Speciality: Full-service remodeling
9 years in business
2004 volume: $1.2 million
Staff: 1 office, 6 field
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Mark Lewis has grown Pro/Craft Painting and Contracting from a small painting only firm to a million dollar full-service remodeling firm in just a few years.

Much of his success comes from building a great name and great recognition of that name within the community. He is heavily involved in NARI (on its PR committee), the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, and NKBA.

A connection with these industry giants breeds familiarity in the area, especially because Lewis (third from left) is involved in helping at women's shelters, with disabled children, and many more nonprofits in the area. The good works and good product Pro/Craft produces go hand in hand in giving them an edge over the competition.