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Why Drywall Repair is a Key Part of Interior Painting

How to get Flawless Home Walls with Drywall Repair and Interior Painting (DIY is not always the right choice) Seamless drywall repair paired with expert interior painting lays the groundwork...

Why hiring a professional is better than doing your kitchen cabinets by yourself

Why Hiring a Professional Kitchen Cabinet Painter Is Better Than Doing It Yourself Are uneven brush strokes, drips, and premature peeling jeopardizing your kitchen’s visual appeal? Tackling kitchen cabinets without...

How Trusted Painters Safely and Professionally Paint High Ceilings: Specialized Equipment, Technique, and Care

Trusted Painters LLC: Mastering High Ceilings with Expert Care and Specialized Gear Thinking about tackling a 15-foot ceiling yourself? It’s a project that dramatically ramps up the risk of accidents...

Why on-site estimates are better than phone/email estimates.

  Why In-Person Painting Quotes Beat Phone or Email Estimates: The Advantages of Accurate On-Site Residential Painting Assessments Homeowners often receive general painting estimates via phone or email, only to...

Top Paint Color Trends for Rockford, IL Homes in 2025

Rockford, IL Homeowners: Top Paint Color Trends for 2025 from Our Experts Selecting the perfect paint colors can truly enhance your Rockford home’s character and potentially increase its resale value...

Meet the Team
Behind the Brush

Our crew of background‑checked, licensed painters are hand‑picked based on skill and respect

As a proud family-owned business, we’ve been transforming homes in Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, and surrounding Illinois communities since 2015.

Kevin O’Brien
Owner & Estimator

Kevin is a life-long resident of Rockford. He is a graduate of Guilford High School, Rock Valley College and Rockford University. Kevin and his wife keep active raising their 3 sons. In his free time, you will likely spot him cheering on his kids at a track meet or football game. Kevin founded Trusted Painters LLC in 2015 with the simple goal of improving the painting experience for residential and commercial clients.

Derrick Wilkerson
Project Manager

Derrick grew up working in his family’s painting business in the Chicago suburbs. He studied at the Art Institute of Illinois where he honed his visual arts skills. He and his family have called Rockford home for 10 years. With over 20 years of experience, he has a sharp eye for details and strong organizational skills to keep your project on time and on budget.

Tami Hendrickson
Office Manager

Tami has been a Rockford resident since moving to the area in high school.  She’s a graduate of Guilford High School and Hope College. She and her husband have raised their two kids here and she volunteers her time at her church. Tami’ s background in transportation and advertising are well suited to keeping Trusted Painters’ office running in an organized and efficient manner!

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