Meet Mat & Pat
Patrick Foley and Mathew Giovanello have been lifelong friends, actually growing up together on the same block as kids on the South Shore of Massachusetts. After high school, Pat joined the MA Painter Union and Mat went off to college for Industrial Design. In 2004 Patrick and Mat bumped into each other at a mutual friend’s home and were catching up on old times.
Mat had started working in the real estate field and was also re-habing properties at the time. Pat had his own successful painting company. On the subject of paint, Mat brought to Pat’s attention some new stronger coatings that he had heard about and how they would last much longer than a typical paint job. Being in the Union Pat was familiar with these coatings and had also worked with some variations in the past.
They both thought it was pretty exciting type of product and decided to look into this as a business opportunity. After almost a year of research into all the different products, Mat and Pat came to the conclusion that Rhino Shield was the best product available.
The major factors why Rhino Shield stood above the rest:
Rhino Shield had the most established dealer network, with over 45 dealers. This was very important, without the strength of a large established dealer network what is a warranty worth?
All Rhino Shield dealers had a terrific BBB record. This was critical, because it proved that the network of dealers were responsible and also the product was performing well.
So Mat and Pat contacted the Rhino Shield headquarters in Florida to inquire about the New England territory. Patricks paint experience in the Union and Mat’s business experience in real estate and rehabbing were thought to be a great fit by Rhino Shields owner Steve Dominique.
The first year in business Rhino Shield of New England completed 15 jobs. Mat and Pat wanted to follow the crawl, walk, run method and make sure all installs were 100%.
Fast forward to 2009 and Rhino Shield of New England is one of the largest Rhino Shield dealers in the country. We were awarded 2008 Dealer of the Year. Locally Rhino Shield is consistently chosen by architects and business. Thayer Academy, Harvard and Babson College are just a few that chose Rhino Shield and Rhino Shield only. Nationally Rhino Shield has worked with NasCar, Disney and the Comfort Inn to name a few.
Finally, we are very proud to be the only coating company contacted to work with ‘This Old House’ on their 30th Anniversary Season.
Patrick Foley and Mathew Giovanello have been lifelong friends, actually growing up together on the same block as kids on the South Shore of Massachusetts. After high school, Pat joined the MA Painter Union and Mat went off to college for Industrial Design. In 2004 Patrick and Mat bumped into each other at a mutual friend’s home and were catching up on old times.
Mat had started working in the real estate field and was also re-habing properties at the time. Pat had his own successful painting company. On the subject of paint, Mat brought to Pat’s attention some new stronger coatings that he had heard about and how they would last much longer than a typical paint job. Being in the Union Pat was familiar with these coatings and had also worked with some variations in the past.
They both thought it was pretty exciting type of product and decided to look into this as a business opportunity. After almost a year of research into all the different products, Mat and Pat came to the conclusion that Rhino Shield was the best product available.
The major factors why Rhino Shield stood above the rest:
Rhino Shield had the most established dealer network, with over 45 dealers. This was very important, without the strength of a large established dealer network what is a warranty worth?
All Rhino Shield dealers had a terrific BBB record. This was critical, because it proved that the network of dealers were responsible and also the product was performing well.
So Mat and Pat contacted the Rhino Shield headquarters in Florida to inquire about the New England territory. Patricks paint experience in the Union and Mat’s business experience in real estate and rehabbing were thought to be a great fit by Rhino Shields owner Steve Dominique.
The first year in business Rhino Shield of New England completed 15 jobs. Mat and Pat wanted to follow the crawl, walk, run method and make sure all installs were 100%.
Fast forward to 2009 and Rhino Shield of New England is one of the largest Rhino Shield dealers in the country. We were awarded 2008 Dealer of the Year. Locally Rhino Shield is consistently chosen by architects and business. Thayer Academy, Harvard and Babson College are just a few that chose Rhino Shield and Rhino Shield only. Nationally Rhino Shield has worked with NasCar, Disney and the Comfort Inn to name a few.
Finally, we are very proud to be the only coating company contacted to work with ‘This Old House’ on their 30th Anniversary Season.
