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Sean Bush Returns to That 1 Painter as Chief Growth Officer After Two Years in ResiBrands Growth Role

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Key takeaways

  • Sean Bush returned to That 1 Painter as Chief Growth Officer, a role he takes after two years in a growth position across ResiBrands.
  • That 1 Painter reported 323 total system units at year-end 2025, including 315 franchised territories and 8 company-owned territories.
  • Franchised territories grew 16.2% year over year, according to the brand's franchise disclosure documents.
  • Tim Harding was appointed Brand President of That 1 Painter in November 2026, a role Bush previously held.

Sean Bush returned to That 1 Painter as Chief Growth Officer, the company announced on November 12, 2026, after two years in a growth role across parent company ResiBrands. Bush previously served as Brand President of the painting franchise. EIN Presswire published the announcement.

Bush's Return to the Growth Role

Bush spent the past two years in a growth role across ResiBrands, working with multiple brands and locations while supporting That 1 Painter remotely, according to the announcement. As Chief Growth Officer, he will work alongside the brand's Brand President on location profitability, operational execution and owner engagement.

"Honestly, I feel like I never left," Bush said. "I've watched this brand grow and evolve while staying close to our owners, and I feel blessed to return in person."

His stated focus areas include strengthening sales processes and close rates, sharpening job costing and gross margins, moving unscheduled jobs into production, expanding referral partnerships and local marketing, and building accountability through regular coaching and 90-day action plans. Bush also said the brand's next opportunity is to translate growth into consistent execution and sustainable profitability across every market.

That 1 Painter's Unit Count at Year-End 2025

According to company records on akta.pro, That 1 Painter scaled its national franchise network to 130 independently owned and operated locations across the U.S. as of 2026, including 33 in Texas, 10 in Florida and 7 in Virginia. The same records list an average gross revenue of $1.7 million for the top third of franchisees, based on 2025 franchise disclosure document highlights.

The brand's franchise disclosure documents put the system at 323 total units at year-end 2025, including 315 franchised territories and 8 company-owned territories, with franchised territories up 16.2% year over year.

Tim Harding's Brand President Appointment

That 1 Painter appointed Tim Harding as Brand President in November 2026, according to EIN Presswire. Harding is a former franchisee who was named Franchisee of the Year and later won the sales award for the highest closing ratio above 60%. He will launch a Momentum Tour to train owners on his sales practices.

In July 2026, EIN Presswire reported that Tim and Stephanie Harding, owners of That 1 Painter Phoenix, donated professional painting services to a student-led housing project at Arcadia Christian Academy in Phoenix.

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