Team

As our Director of Renovation Operations, Matt is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day responsibilities of our estimating and operations departments.

The year was 1980, when our very own Peter Ducharme started his first job at his family paint store business. Later on, he took over the family business and even ran his own painting company. Doing this, he learned a lot about painting, sales and leadership. Peter then used those skills in other positions held through the painting industry, including working at Sherwin Williams in business development and various positions for a national CertaPro Painters franchise corporation.

In 2020, Peter joined the re:fab team as our Director of Business Development, also overseeing our Recruitment and Development department. When it comes to paint, Peter’s areas of expertise are in sales, marketing, estimating, production, lifecycle cost analysis, budgetary cost analysis, product specifications and paint coatings failure analysis.

Over the past 40 years, he has received many awards and accreditations including:
- certification with the Rhode Island Small Business Entrepreneurial Training Program
- OSHA-10 certification
- KTE-Tator, Inc. paint coatings safety & health certification
- Sherwin-Williams ArmorSeal® epoxy advanced floor coatings certification
- Color Institute of America certification
- CertaPro Painters LTD Operations General Manager of the Year
- Sherwin-Williams Masters and President’s Club Recipient

Peter grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts and attended Columbia University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Peter also earned his Master’s degree in Education, studying at Fitchburg State University. Prior to working at re:fab, Peter taught psychology and history at various high schools throughout the east coast, spending the majority of his teaching career at Apponequet High School. Peter also has a background in safety program development and training. As the head of our re:paint Division, Peter is responsible for overseeing the paint estimating and operations teams.

Our Director of Special Projects, Dakota Roy, has been a member of the re:fab team since 2016. When he first joined our team, he was a crew member on various paint and renovation projects, including full repaints of multiple Walmart locations across the Country. He then became a traveling Job Site Supervisor for our Walgreens program. In 2023 our holding company, Domingos Holdings, presented, Dakota with the Innovator Award for his important contributions to forming our Special Projects division and processes.

Some fun facts about Dakota are:
- His personal philosophy is "keep on, keeping on"
- The most interesting job he's ever had is working for a septic company, cleaning drains and installing new systems
- The best place he's traveled to is Vegas because of the views and the nightlife, all in one
- He enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with his horses, dog and fiancée

Mark Weiner oversees re:fab’s territory-focused Business Development team. Mark has been in the painting industry for 42 years. Working for Sherwin-Williams for 40 years, Mark not only knows how to sell paint, but what it’s made up of and how to apply it.

During his time at Sherwin-Williams, he was an assistant manager, commercial sales rep, and specification consultant. He then went on to open his painting consultant firm for 2 years. Mark’s 42 years of experience pairs well with re:fab’s 31 years.

Before working in the paint industry, Mark worked with his dad at his real estate company. Instead of further pursuing a career in property management, Mark chose to start his career with Sherwin-Willams. We like to say he made the right choice! Over his 40 years at Sherwin-Williams, Mark won many awards including, Architectural Account Executive of the Year for Sherwin-Williams, The American’s Group. He also worked on over 5,000 projects. One of his most memorable projects was working with a team that painted the Providence Place Mall. He has also made many connections within several industries.

His specialty in the painting industry is architectural and industrial resinous floors, paints, fireproofing, sealants and marine coatings. Within his short time with re:fab, Mark has already hit the ground running and is coordinating in-house trainings for fireproofing and marine coatings.

With an uncanny ability to understand his customer’s needs and remember even the smallest detail, Ian focuses on helping property managers and building owners make sure their facilities and homes are clean, safe and always looking sharp.

With over 30 years of business development experience working in various industries, Wayne’s personable approach to working closely with various groups of people, makes him an invaluable member of our team.

Ian will be the main point of contact for any hospitality, healthcare or assisted living project questions you may have, from the services we provide to project planning. Ian brings a young and positive style to the team that allows him to have a progressive way of working.

Mark started in the building materials and services in the late 70's focusing on residential paint and electrical material sales. Branching out into hard surfaces of tile, laminates, and stone, he sold to residential clients and builders, then moving into commercial tooling sales and services.

In the Mid 90's, Mark became an architectural specifications salesperson, calling on New England architects and interior designers, working to find the right performance materials for commercial and residential projects with various hard surface materials. Working with both nationally recognized brands, he fought to keep and improve market share, while also building brand awareness of other, lesser-known brands, building "Brand Champions" and increasing sales.

In the last 2 years, Mark learned a new appreciation of commercial project estimation, the challenges and the steps required to bring a bid to clients requesting pricing.

Throughout his growth, some important tenants are ingrained in him:
- Listen, clarify, and listen again.
- It's not the sale, it's the relationship you want.
- Do what you say when you said you were going to do it.
- If you can't get it done in time, communicate.
- Show up.
- Find the clients problems, help them see it and feel the pain, get them to ask you to solve it, not sell them on a solution first.
- Show appreciation.
You are part of a team; the team wins because it takes a team to win.

Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Wheaton College, MA in 2020 and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Dartmouth College in 2021. Growing up in a contracting company has given him ample field and estimating experience. Previous employment includes working at Suffolk Construction as an Assistant Superintendent, providing oversight of his assigned scope during all phases of construction. Andrew utilizes his technical and leadership experience to make an impact on our Renovations Estimating team. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family and wife, Brooke.

Hailing from Fall River, MA, spent 17 years in Portugal, Sergio enjoys being outside; in his free time, he enjoys running, playing sports, kayaking, and spending time with his baby boy and wife. Of the hobbies completed inside, Sergio enjoys cooking, watching the Patriots, Celtics, and Red Sox, reading, and playing poker. He graduated from BCC with his A.S. in Architectural and Civil Technology and is also pursuing his B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology at ODU.

Sergio brings estimating & project management experience to re:fab. His skill set consists of developing and completing estimates from drawings and specifications, including cost base analysis on materials and labor estimates for residential and commercial buildings. His knowledge of multiple estimating platforms will assist the estimating teams' capabilities.

Paul Gray got his start in the painting industry 36 years ago as a painter for a Westerly RI-based contractor. A year later, he started painting for College Pro. Paul went into painting because he needed a job and wanted to learn a skill. After 36 years, we think it’s safe to say he learned how to paint!

Over the last three decades, Paul has been in many positions within the painting industry, from painter, foreman, franchise manager, franchise owner, sales and operations manager, estimator, and everything in-between. Being in several departments within painting industry, Paul has gained the knowledge and the know-how when it comes to all things paint.

Paul has also worked for many painting contractors, from local contractors in Connecticut, to national ones all over New England. Paul has earned many awards from previous companies, including Northeast Commercial Sales Associate of the year, twice.

Paul’s 36+ years of experience is a true advantage for our already well-seasoned team and for our clients. Paul brings not only a different set of eyes to every project, but he brings the experience to show his know-how to the rest of the team, whether they have been in the industry for 1 or 30 years.

Some fun facts about Paul are:
- He loves to run road races, play golf and play disc golf with his girlfriend, Tracey. He also likes to attend sporting events and travel with his *limited funds*.
- The most important thing he has learned in the last five years is that small minute changes on a day-to-day basis, lead] to huge changes over a long period of time.
- Some TV shows that he is ashamed to admit he loves is World Wresting Entertainment Raw and Smackdown
- The best place he has traveled to is the Bahamas. Why? Because "it's the BAHAMAS!!"

Next time you see our Renovation Project Manager, Brent Rebelo, make sure to thank him for his service!

Prior to re:fab, Brent devoted his life to the Army. He completed the Army Combat Medic Specialist (68W AIT) Course, Army Basic Leaders Course (BLC), Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) and Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training (BCT3) Course. He earned a spot in the "Governor's 20," named top 20 marksman in the state of MA and also ARCOM for valor during combat operations.

At re:fab, Brent's main responsibilities include creating and maintaining project schedules, ensuring each project is on budget and hiring and managing subcontractors on site. One of the most memorable and positive experiences he has had working for re:fab was for a residential client in Darmouth, MA. He built a great relationship with the client during the project and the client still maintains contact with Brent over their shared hobby of beekeeping.

Some Fun Facts About Brent:
When he's not on jobsites, Brent enjoys competition shooting and spending quality time with his family. His personal philosophy is "Pro Deo et Patria & Pro aris et focis." And, the best place he's traveled to is Israel, Holy Pilgrimage.

Our Project Manager, Thiago, started his career as a technical planner working for large companies such as Ambev, Brasken, and Petrobras. He also worked within industrial preventative maintenance.

During his time at college, he worked as a construction trainee for school buildings and other projects. After graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering, Thiago worked on many different projects for storage and apartment buildings, highway roads, wholesale markets and houses.

Thiago has also worked for small companies completing kitchens and bathroom renovations and interior and exterior house painting. One of his favorite past projects was a remodel for an old restaurant that was transformed into a Brazilian Steak House.

When he's not working, Thiago enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Sarah graduated from Bristol Community College with an Associate Degree in Fine Arts and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Leadership. Prior to re:fab, she spent 5 years in management at a digital archiving business in Newton.

At re:fab, Sarah is one of our lovely Project Coordinators. If you ever called us, chances are she answered the phone. She works with our Estimating team to book your estimate, then works with both our Paint and Reno Operations teams to get your project on our books, and our teams out to you. She is the bridge between you and our teams. Sarah makes sure you, the client, are happy, and the team knows how to keep you happy. She orders paint and supplies for your job and so much more! On top of that, she has been a key person in our 2024 major software updates. From working with an IT team to set it up to training our staff on how to use it. She has been on our team since May of 2023 and has done such great work since day one!

In December 2023, she won the Domingos Holdings Rookie of the Year Award, beating out men and women across all of 5 Domingos Holdings brands!

Fun Fact: Sarah is also a big animal lover, always looking for new animals to befriend. She currently has 2 cats and 2 dogs of her own. She likes to draw and write in her free time and also loves to go on hikes and mini road trips with friends and family.

Lorraine is our Project Coordinator on our re:fresh Team, working closely with Dakota Roy on multi-site projects across New England. She's in charge of placing the orders for our big multi-site projects and our small maintenance projects. Lately, she has been working behind the scenes on a project that is re:branding nursing homes all over New England. From daily communication with clients, site contacts and crews, to making sure the projects are happening on time and on budget! She’s also responsible for contacting vendors to order paint and other supplies.

In December 2023 our holding company, Domingos Holdings, presented Lorraine with the Innovator Award for her important contributions to developing multi-site programs and processes.

Fun Facts about Lorraine:
Lorraine has been extremely involved in her community and is currently a sitting Select Board Member for the town of Lakeville. From 2007 to 2019, Lorraine owned and operated a small coffeehouse in Lakeville called Somethin’s Brewin’ Book Café with the intent to “connect the community through coffee.” Lorraine began to meet and interact with residents and learned firsthand their thoughts and visions for the Town. It was through this experience that solidified Lorraine’s decision to continue her role in public service. Lorraine enjoys a good cup of coffee, reading, gardening, golfing, volleyball, soccer, and spending time with friends and family.

Ashley is our Finance Manager. She does it all, from Accounts Payable (aka paying the bills), Accounts Receivable (aka getting the money to pay the bills) and HR! Ashley is also the backbone of the office, making sure everyone has what they need, whether it’s coffee pods, paper or more! She has been with re:fab for 9 years, and we couldn’t do it without her!

Ashley is the winner of the Domingos Holdings 2023 MVP Award. So, when we say backbone, we really mean it! Outside of work, she likes to hang out with family and relax at home with her dog, Joy, and cat, Toodles.

Sherrie is the controller of the Domingos Holdings. Controlling all the finances, HR, payroll and so much more! She works hand and hand with the re:fab Leadership team, Dave (our CEO) and Ashley, to make sure they stay on track with the budget and goals. She is Dave's right-hand woman! Sherrie has been with re:fab for 25 years. As our most veteran employee, she knows the ins and outs of the whole company and the industry!

Some accomplishments she has had at re:fab is managing many different software systems, from finance and scheduling platform, to archiving info from past jobs and keeping our digital footprint clean! When asked what her what her biggest accomplishment at re:fab was, she said being here for 25 years! Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her son, Liam, and friends.

Our Marketing Director, Sarah Baillargeon, wears many hats at re:fab's parent company, Domingos Holdings. She graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing, while also having earned minors in both Accounting and Public Relations. After college, she worked for a B2B marketing technology company, where she produced monthly sales fulfillment variability reports used by the global sales teams, developed technology surveys, managed Qualified Sales Opportunities inventory sales requests from the four different offices across the world.

Sarah started with our company in 2017 as a Marketing Coordinator for re:fab, but now oversees the marketing for all of the brands under Domingos Holdings. Sarah currently works with each DH brand's teams to create and execute marketing campaigns, manage budgets, conduct research, create marketing presentations and flyers, source material orders and edit websites, to name just a few things. She has helped launch several new brands/rebrands over the years, helped develop and transition into many new CRMs, coordinated many successful golf tournaments for our non-profit, Why Not A Pear, and won the Domingos Holdings "Driving Success Award" in 2023.

Not only does Sarah stay active at work, but active at home, too. Her favorite hobbies include hiking, working out and skiing, but when she needs to just relax, you can find her with her family and friends, or cuddling with her Golden Retriever watching her favorite shows. As her favorite movie quote goes, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Peter is a Creative Advertising graduate from Johnson & Wales University (JWU). Prior to re:fab, Peter freelanced in social media, graphic design and other marketing projects for companies such as PMC: Media Group, MJ Tax and Middlesex Savings Bank. Peter may look familiar to some locals, as he also had been working at the 99 Restaurant in Dartmouth as a bartender and shift leader for many years (he was even the host of Thursday trivia nights!). He also has experience in coordinating events & fundraising for organizations such as Dana-Farber, Pine Street Inn and Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford.

On the Domingos Holdings Marketing Team, Peter is in charge of all social media accounts for re:fab and DH's other brands. You may also spot him out and about on jobsite visits, or as he calls it, "Tour de re:fab!"

In his spare time, Peter enjoys hiking, photography, traveling and spending time with friends and family.