Get to Know Cleveland's Highest Rated Painting Company

Textbook Painting has been Cleveland’s house painters for almost 20 years. Founded in 2006, by Michael Murray to provide local homeowners a necessary service, while at the same time to provide employees with a great place to work where they can have full-benefits and a respectful work environment.

While a student at Miami University in Oxford, OH, Michael ran painting businesses during the summer to help pay for tuition and textbooks. He realized that he was able to offer affordable prices to homeowners while delivering superior quality by only using top quality products and hiring other clean cut, ambitious students who took a lot of pride in their work and aimed to please.

Today, Textbook Painting continues to set the standard for customer service in the painting industry in the Cleveland and Akron market. Don’t take our word for it, please read our Google Reviews and watch our video testimonials to hear from previous clients.

In recent years, we have been named a Top Employer in the state of Ohio by Crain’s Business, an Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company in the USA and a Weatherhead 100 winner for one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. We would love to have an opportunity to earn your trust on your next cabinet painting or house painting project!

Meet the Textbook Team

Founder & President

Michael Murray

Michael graduated from St. Edward High School in 2002 and then from Miami University in 2006 with a degree in Political Science and Business Management. He lives in the Cleveland suburb of Avon Lake with his wife, Jessica, (Miami Merger), and their two children, Delaney and Cayden. Michael first started painting in high school for a summer job. While at Miami he started his own exterior painting company and even spent a semester working at a Sherwin-Williams store. Michael is an avid Cleveland sports fan, and most enjoys coaching his kids in their youth sports, especially baseball and softball. He and his family are proud to be members of Providence Church in Avon, OH.
Controller

Jessica Murray

Jessica joined Textbook Painting in a formal role in 2023 after a long career in corporate finance and accounting. Jessica grew up in Fremont, OH before attending Miami University where she got her degree in Accounting from the Farmer School of Business. She has many great roles with local companies on her resume such as the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Botanical Garden and Great Lakes Brewing Company. A devoted mother to Delaney and Cayden, you will often find her teaching Sunday School or working with the kids on their homework when she is not staying active at Black Flag Crossfit in Avon.
Sales Manager

Tyler Frejofsky

Tyler is the Sales Manager at Textbook Painting after studying Construction Management at The Ohio State University. He started with Textbook Painting in 2014 working on a summer crew as a Crew Leader. Tyler is an avid Ohio State and Cleveland sports fan. Tyler grew up in Twinsburg and he currently lives in Bedford with his wife, Kailey and their dog, Finley. When not leading our sales team and developing the next leaders in the company, you will find Tyler rebuilding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, fixing up his (or a family member’s) home, or watching a football game (ALL of the football games!).
Operations Manager

Darby Walsh

Darby joined the team with a strong foundation in leadership, shaped by over 8 years of service in the United States Marine Corps and more than 30 years of experience across various industries. His background includes 17 years in steel manufacturing and machining, along with time spent in operations for service companies and consulting, where he helped businesses improve and streamline their processes. Darby brings a steady, solutions-focused approach to every project and takes pride in helping teams work smarter and more efficiently. Outside of work, Darby has been happily married to his wife, Cristin, for 26 years. Together, they have four children and one dog. He enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it’s gardening, hiking, or camping with his family.
HR Manager

Bryan Hitch

Bryan joined the Textbook Painting family as our HR Manager, bringing a passion for building strong teams and a people-first approach to everything he does. He takes pride in finding the right person for the right role — ensuring every new hire is set up to succeed and feels at home from day one. Bryan plays a key part in shaping the culture that makes Textbook Painting a great place to work. When he’s not at work, you’ll find Bryan out on the water kayaking or in the backyard playing frisbee with his three dogs!
Field Manager

Sean Hilbish

Sean joined Textbook Painting in July of 2021. Sean started out as a painter’s apprentice and quickly climbed the ladder by becoming a Crew Leader, then a Team Leader and he now is our Field Manager for the Interior and Exterior paint divisions! Sean enjoys working through how to efficiently solve problems with his painters as well as being able to coach them to reach their potential inside and outside of work. In his free time you can find him curled up on the couch with his dog watching his favorite movie Signs or rocking out on his drum set and guitars!
Field Manager

Andy Lacefield

Andy joined the Textbook Painting family in November 2024 and has quickly grown into a key leader on the team. Starting in our interior division, he showed a strong drive to learn and a natural ability to lead, earning his way into a Crew Leader role before stepping into his current position as Field Manager for our cabinet division. Andy takes pride in working closely with our painters—coaching, supporting, and ensuring every project meets our high standards of quality and service. When he’s not out in the field, Andy is a devoted husband, father, and proud dog owner. He’s a big fan of sports and music, especially soccer. On weekends, you’ll likely find him listening to an English Premier League match on his phone while spending time with his kids.
Assistant Sales Manager

Jordan Cole

Jordan joined the Textbook Painting family with a passion for building strong relationships and helping homeowners feel confident in their decisions. He brings a people-first approach to every interaction, focusing on creating a smooth, positive experience from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. Jordan takes pride in making people feel seen, valued, and well taken care of every step of the way. When he’s not at work, you’ll find Jordan spending time with his wife and kids, cooking, or on the hunt for the perfect pizza. He also enjoys all things sports and anything that brings people together.
Sales Estimator

Jen Wolf

Jen joined our Textbook Painting Family in February of 2024 as a Sales Estimator. Jen has years of experience in the cabinet painting industry so we are very blessed to have an excellent sales consultant with as much knowledge as she has! Jen loves coming up with solutions to be able to transform kitchens at a very reasonable price as well as accomplish the customers goals without needing to completely replace their cabinets. Jen loves meeting new customers and especially loves it when they have pets! She currently lives in Amherst and in her free time you can find her supporting her children in the theatre or sitting sideline at one of their sporting events!
Sales Estimator

Justin Pope

Justin joined the Textbook Painting family as a Sales Estimator, bringing a passion for helping homeowners feel confident and excited about their painting projects. He takes pride in guiding customers through the process, offering clear recommendations and making sure every detail is understood from the very first estimate. Justin plays an important role in delivering the kind of experience and company culture that sets Textbook Painting apart. When he’s not at work, Justin enjoys life in Medina with his wife, their two kids, and two dogs. He loves spending time outdoors, traveling, and making the most of time with his family.
Sales Estimator

Grace Blumfeldt

Grace joined the Textbook Painting family bringing great energy and a genuine passion for connecting with homeowners. She takes pride in helping clients find the best solutions for their homes, making sure every interaction feels smooth, thoughtful, and stress-free from start to finish. Grace plays an important role in creating the positive experience our customers know and trust. When she’s not at work, you’ll find Grace spending time with her family, staying active with sports, or making music.
Project Coordinator

Courtney Morrison

Courtney joined Textbook in 2022 as a Project Coordinator. She loves to communicate with our clients about their project to make sure that everything is ready for the crew’s arrival. Homeowners that work with Textbook Painting love knowing that Courtney is working hard to keep them in the loop and make sure that their project goes off as smoothly as possible. Courtney currently lives in Brunswick with her family. She grew up in Medina and went to Buckeye High School. She loves to be outside hiking or swimming and enjoying the Cleveland Metroparks.
Project Coordinator

Kailey Frejofsky

Kailey joined the Textbook Painting family as our Project Coordinator, bringing a thoughtful and organized approach that helps keep every project running smoothly from start to finish. She takes pride in supporting both our team and homeowners, making sure every detail is handled with care and communication stays clear every step of the way. Kailey plays a key role in creating a seamless and positive experience for everyone involved. When she’s not at work, Kailey enjoys life in Twinsburg with her husband Tyler—who’s also part of the Textbook Painting team—and their mini labradoodle, Finley, her absolute favorite. She loves spending time with her family, takes pride in being an aunt, and enjoys cooking and baking for Tyler.

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