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Executive Team

 

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We’ve grown a lot since 1990, but we remain a family-owned-and-operated business guided by the principles of transparency, reliability, responsiveness, craftsmanship, and loyalty. Every member of our team brings these values and a belief in keeping our word to every project. To a person, we do what we say we’ll do, and we do it right. That’s a big reason why we’ve been able to build many successful, long-term partnerships with our clients and trusted vendors over the last 30+ years.

 

 

 

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Mike Cochran
President/Co-Owner

Favorite Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue, HC-156

Mike entered the painting industry in 1978 as a part-time painter while in high school. Since those early days, he has played a pivotal role in Cochran & Mann’s growth from a small paint shop with a few employees to one of the most respected painting and wallcovering companies in the Mid-Atlantic. He has served in every possible role, from working in the field and estimating to sales, project management, and financial management. His wide-ranging industry experience creates a unique and deep connection between the boardroom and boots on the ground. His sound financial practices, agile business model, and smart growth approach has helped empower the team to complete scores of successful projects, increase revenues significantly and build strong, long-term client relationships. Mike has been an active member of the Associated Builders and Contractors organization (Metro-Washington and Virginia chapters) for more than two decades and has had a similar tenure with the American Subcontractors Association (Washington-Metro chapter). He has served on the Customer Advisory Boards for McCormick, Duron, and PPG Paints. When Mike has some downtime, he likes to play golf at Hilton Head and play his acoustic guitar.

 

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Will Cochran
Executive Vice President/Co-Owner

Favorite Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Real Red, SW 6868

Will has been in the painting and wallcovering industry for nearly three decades. He has been instrumental in Cochran & Mann’s remarkable growth from a few guys in a truck to a painting and wallcovering industry leader. An accomplished business leader with deep field experience, Will has expertise in a wide range of areas, including business management, strategy development, production management, and project delivery. Currently, he leads Cochran & Mann operations, overseeing contracts, project execution, cost controls, staffing, training, safety programming, and quality assurance. Will’s commitment to sustained operational excellence has helped the team consistently deliver a host of efficient, high-quality projects on time and within budget. Will holds an MHIC License and is CPR/First Aid certified. In his spare time, he enjoys several hobbies, including gardening, farming, and working out in the gym. 

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Charlie Turrell
Vice President

Favorite Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Blue Nile, SW 6776

Charlie joined the Cochran & Mann family in 2015 as a senior project manager. He has been involved in the painting and construction industry since 1977, holding a variety of administrative and field roles during that time. He is responsible for overall project management for the commercial division, including estimating/budgeting, cost control, procurement, scheduling and customer relations. He is the main point of contact for his clients from the start through the warranty phase of each project. Charlie has deep experience working in the field in addition to being a strong leader across multiple disciplines, including strategy, business administration, contract execution, estimating and project management. Prior to joining Cochran & Mann, Charlie was a high performer in similar roles at Manders Decorating, where he finished his tenure as the sales project manager after starting as a foreman. He is an expert as his craft and is able to draw from his field experience and business skills to deliver outstanding projects for clients. Charlie enjoys traveling across the U.S. on his Harley Road Glide motorcycle.

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Vice President

Favorite Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue, SW 6510

Keith joined the Cochran & Mann family in August of 2011. He has been in the paint industry for 15+ years serving as an estimator, project manager, and operations manager. He is responsible for overall project management, including estimating/budgeting, cost control, procurement, scheduling, and customer relations. He has that "can-do" attitude that inspires his team to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. He is the "Commander in Charge" of his projects before, during, and through the warranty and service phases, making him a favorite amongst his clients. Before Cochran & Mann, Keith worked for a paint company that specialized in petroleum stations, retail stores, hospitals, and restaurants. In his free time, Keith loves Michigan football, craft beer, and spending time with his family.

 

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Miranda Hobbs
Accountant

Favorite Paint Color: Clare Paint Money Moves

Miranda Hobbs joined the Cochran & Mann family in 2011 as an Assistant Project Manager, where she excelled in handling project billings, supporting team operations, and organizing project files. Discovering her passion for accounting, Miranda pursued and obtained a Business Finance and Accounting degree from Mount St. Mary's, which paved the way for her appointment as Cochran & Mann's accountant in 2022. Over the years, Miranda's comprehensive understanding of all facets of the company has become invaluable to our operations. Miranda oversees various financial functions in her current role, ensuring internal financial statement preparation and managing payables, receivables, job costing, and payroll. Beyond her professional endeavors, Miranda enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and husband.

 

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Lisa Palmer
Chief Estimator

Favorite Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Hearts of Palm, SW 6415

Lisa joined the Cochran & Mann family in 1998. She has been the company’s senior estimator since that time and was recently promoted to Chief Estimator. She has been able to leverage her strong experience in value engineering, meticulous attention to detail, and knowledge of construction contracts to generate sound, accurate estimates during her career. She is primarily focused on skillfully assembling complex project bids for the company, using her value engineering ability and knack for relationship building to generate strong results. Lisa has a strong track record of developing successful estimates and bids for conceptual, budget, negotiated, and competitive bid projects. Prior to joining Cochran & Mann, she gained valuable experience with Glen Construction Company, where she developed her passion for financial analytics. Lisa is a graduate of West Virginia University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Whenever she has a little bit of downtime, she really enjoys spending time with family, cooking, volunteering, and watching the Washington Nationals.

 

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Tom Shoemaker
Senior Project Manager

Favorite Paint Color: PPG Paints Safety Blue, 7-803

Tom joined the Cochran & Mann family in 2014. Tom brings 45 years of painting, high-performance coating, and wallcovering expertise to his role. He is responsible for overall project management, including estimating/budgeting, cost control, procurement, scheduling, and customer relations. He is the main point of contact for his clients from the start through the warranty phase of each project. Prior to joining Cochran & Mann, Tom was the principal and owner of Shoemaker Bros. Painting for 36 years. The company specializes in paintings, epoxy floor coatings, and wallcovering projects for commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional clients. Tom enjoys cars, the beach, and watching sports in his spare time.

 

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Charlie Dukes
Superintendent/Project Manager, Special Projects

Favorite Paint Color: PPG Paints Black

Charlie joined the Cochran & Mann family in 2011. He brings more than three decades of industry experience to his role, which includes managing field and administrative operations for specialized small to midsize projects. He brings strong experience in tenant construction and building maintenance best practices to every project he oversees. Charlie leverages his experience to ensure his projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Prior to joining Cochran & Mann, he owned and operated a construction and renovation company that specialized in tenant improvements, remodeling, and other diverse projects, from rebranding hundreds of petroleum stations to construction work for hotels, hospitals, and retail. In his free time, Charlie loves watching the Maryland Terps basketball team and playing golf. 

 

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