CertaPro Painters® Appoints Dean Riviera as First Chief Information Officer

AUDUBON, Pa., October 25, 2023— CertaPro Painters®, North America's Most Referred Painting Company®, has appointed Dean Riviera as the company's first Chief Information Officer. Riviera assumes leadership of the company’s IT infrastructure and business applications and will play a pivotal role in driving CertaPro’s digital innovation initiatives. 

“I am excited to welcome Dean Riviera to the CertaPro Painters team,” said Mike Stone, president and CEO of CertaPro Painters. “The appointment of our new CIO position reflects our commitment to embracing technology as a driver of success and I have great confidence in Dean’s ability to propel us into a new era of tech-driven growth.”  

Dean brings a wealth of experience to CertaPro Painters as an accomplished technology executive with diverse expertise across multiple business sectors and franchises, helping companies enhance their organizational agility through strategic architecture, data-informed management, and strong engineering practices. Prior to joining CertaPro Painters, Dean held executive positions at The Robert Allen Group, Neighborly, and Safelite AutoGlass. 

"I'm honored to join the dynamic team at CertaPro Painters, as the company continues to scale and drive performance through technology innovation,” said Riviera. “We will collaborate to improve processes, drive innovation, and enhance the experience for CertaPro Painters business owners and customers alike.” 

About CertaPro Painters®  
CertaPro Painters was founded in 1992 and specializes in providing commercial and residential services, through more than 370 independently owned and operated franchises. Its success is based on exceeding customer expectations by delivering certainty at every juncture of a painting job from start to finish. To join CertaPro Painters or learn more, visit https://certapro.com/.