Greenleaf Painters, LLC is owned and operated by Jonathan Shenk. He formed the company in January 2006, drawing on several years of apprenticeship experience with painting companies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

He is a former Presbyterian minister, with earlier jobs including high school English teacher in the South Bronx, New York, and newspaper reporter.

Jonathan was born in Somalia and lived there and in Kenya until the age of 12. His grandfather built a medical clinic and other buildings in Kenya, and Jonathan credits his grandfather with his interest in craftsmanship.

His mission for Greenleaf Painters is to provide the highest customer service and results possible to people inviting his company into their homes.