Aaron Moore

About Aaron Moore

President of PPD Painting. Co-Founder of the Commercial Painting Industry Association. Host of the Commercial Painting Podcast. Industry visionary. Nonprofit leader. Connector.At PPD Painting, we handle all aspects of commercial painting — interiors, exteriors, floor coatings, maintenance programs, and more. We work across sectors including industrial, retail, hospitality, office, and healthcare. With teams in Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Bozeman, we focus on repaint and maintenance work that delivers long-term value and better building performance.Under my leadership, PPD has been named to the Inc. list six times, and featured in publications including Inc. Magazine, APC, InPaint, CoatingsPro, and Commercial Painting Magazine. I’m also a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs Small Businesses Program, which has shaped how I lead and scale a values-driven company.As Co-Founder of the Commercial Painting Industry Association (CPIA), I’m focused on building a community of leaders committed to excellence and growth. From launching national peer groups to creating opportunities for collaboration, my work with CPIA is about bringing people together and helping contractors strengthen their businesses.Outside of PPD, I serve as President of the Sam Bell Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit focused on mental health awareness, trades education, and giving back to the community in meaningful ways.I also co-host the Commercial Painting Podcast, where we share candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of the industry. Whether I’m on stage, on site, or behind the mic, I’m always looking to connect the right people and help move the industry forward.Let’s connect.

Experience

1. President

   Ppd Painting

   Jan 2004 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As President of PPD Painting, I lead a multi-market commercial painting company focused on repaint, maintenance, and long-term building care. We handle all aspects of commercial painting — interior and exterior finishes, floor coatings, industrial maintenance, and ongoing service programs.With locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Bozeman, we serve a wide range of sectors including industrial, retail, office, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional work. Our team is built to deliver high-quality results, reduce long-term costs, and help our clients extend the life of their properties.Under my leadership, PPD has been recognized as a six-time Inc. company and featured in national publications including Inc. Magazine, APC, InPaint, CoatingsPro, and Commercial Painting Magazine.

Education

• Eastern Illinois University

  Bachelors of Science, Finance

  1998 — 2002

• Eastern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Pre-Construction
• Vision Creation
• Flooring
• Home Improvement
• Financial Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Contract Negotiation
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Employee Management
• Process Scheduler
• Finish
• Carpentry
• Decks
• Green Building
• Residential Homes
• Subcontracting
• Strategic Planning
• Scheduling
• Management
• Leed
• Drywall
• Project Management
• Restoration
• Sales
• Exceeding Expectations
• Project Estimation
• Tiles
• Customer Service
• Contract Management
• Managerial Finance
• Siding
• New Business Development
• Renovation
• Walls
• Business Development
• Small Business
• Building Materials
• Project Execution
• Purchasing