About Willems Painting, Inc.

Our Roots as a Family Business

At Willems Painting Inc, our roots go back to the late 1940's in Western Nebraska. B.C. Willems was the Pastor of a small country church and painted some barns to supplement his income. In January of 1950 he moved the family to Reedley, California. Relatives in the construction business helped him to get started with some painting work. B.C.'s clients were so happy with his work that he was soon established as a residential painter.

As his three sons became old enough, he taught them this trade. The youngest son, Nathan, began his painting career in 1957, the summer after graduating from the eighth grade. Nathan worked summers, Saturdays, and after school during his high school and college years. After some auto experience and some electrical work, he decided painting with Dad was better choice!

Second Generation

With B.C. Willems wanting to slow down, Nathan decided he needed to get his own Painting Contractor's License. As a licensed painter in 1970, his father became his first employee and as the company grew, others were hired.

Through his involvement in the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America Association, Nathan was able to increase his knowlege of business and also the technical aspect of painting. Through his involvement with paint manufacturers he was able to increase his knowlege of paint materials and was able to help design some new products.

Third Generation and Counting!

Now the third generation, Brian, has joined the company. Brian brings experience in logistics, employee management and relations, customer service, and government compliance. A fourth generation, Brittany, Brian's youngest daughter, has joined the company as the director of Social Media.

The Willems family is looking forward to further expansion of the company and learning to know many more customers.