Our Team

​​Garry Thompson
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Is the Managing partner of Paintspecs and has been painting in Christchurch since 1981, running his own business for over 30 yrs.
He has had 3 apprentices qualify under his care .
A specialist in paint effect finishes he is a registered Master painter with training from CPIT in decorative paint techniques.

​​Lyn Thompson
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Has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Auckland University.
Lyn looks after all accounting, tax and related book-work. Keeping a careful eye on cash flow.
(And her husband’s spending).

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​Nellie Grainger

​​Is our lead forman painter.
Nellie will run the job superbly, taking care of all aspects, from preparation to the final clean. 
She has many years experience, is very organised and does meticulous work.
A first class wallpaperer she is also proficient at airless spraying.

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​Heath Bowen

​As a Trade qualified family man, Heath works hard to get the job done right.
A great team player and goes the extra mile to get the job finished on time.

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​Isaac Bent
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Is an NZQA qualified Trade painter, Isaac's perfectionist attitude, coupled with great organisational and methodical painting skills makes his work first class.
His energy and enthusiasm means he produces top quality work at a fast rate.

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​Megan Thompson
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Megan achieved NCEA level 1 & 2 both with excellence endorsed as well as level 3 NCEA and piano to grade 6, (she sometimes entertains the troops at morning tea).
She works with Paintspecs part time and provides cheery on the job support to the team, becoming quite skilled in a number of areas.
Megan also does the wages and other office duties.