Columnists
From the Field
Scott Burt is the president of Topcoat Finishes, Inc., of Jericho, Vt. He enjoys communication with paint contractors and manufacturers at www.topcoatreview.com.
Sound Business Management
Monroe Porter is president of PROOF Management Consultants, a company specializing in seminars and business consulting for contractors. He is also founder of PROSULT Networking Groups, developed to help noncompeting contractors. He can be reached at (800)864-0284 or monroe@proofman.com. For more information, visit www.proofman.com.
Decorative Touch
Victor DeMasi is the 30-year owner and operator of Monarch Painting in Redding, Conn. He teaches frequent workshops on decorative painting and faux finishing and can be reached at (203) 448-0106 or victormonarch@yahoo.com. To view Victor’s work and workshop schedule, visit his website at monarchpainting.net. His book, Designer Faux Finishing, became available October 1.

