Wendi Stempkowski
President | Executive Administration
B.S. Business Administration, East Carolina University
Wendi oversees the strategic and administrative backbone of Southern Painting and Blasting. With a focus on administration, she manages the company’s financial health, and long-term business development. Her leadership ensures that the company remains a stable, reliable partner for major government and private entities, providing the organizational infrastructure necessary to execute complex, multi-phase industrial projects.
Larry Stempkowski
Vice President | Technical Administration
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Central Florida AMPP Certified Coating Inspector N-2942
Larry oversees the technical execution and field operations for the firm, bringing a rigorous engineering perspective to every jobsite. An AMPP Certified Coating Inspector since 1993, he offers over three decades of mastery in corrosion control and inspection standards. His background in Civil Engineering allows him to interface directly with project engineers and facility managers to solve complex challenges. By combining his academic foundation with decades of hands-on field experience and elite industry certifications, he insures high-performance results.
Craig Stempkowski
Director of Sales & Operations
AMPP Certified Coating Inspector S-102455
Since 2013, Craig has driven the growth of Southern Painting and Blasting by leveraging his AMPP Certified Coating Inspector credentials to deliver technically sound, industry-compliant solutions. In his dual role, he bridges the gap between sales and field execution by translating client requirements into actionable project plans, coordinating specialized crews, and managing site-specific safety protocols. By overseeing both the bidding process and daily operational efficiency, Craig ensures that every project meets rigorous performance goals through a modern, results-driven approach to industrial contracting. drives the growth and operational success of Southern Painting and Blasting by aligning client needs with high-level technical solutions.
Brian Steenson
Operations Manager
As the Operations Manager for Southern Painting and Blasting, Brian leads the complex logistics of field mobilization and site management, ensuring that crews, equipment, and materials are perfectly synchronized for onsite execution. Specializing in mission-critical environments across Central Florida—including theme parks and utility plants—he oversees the daily deployment of specialized teams while upholding strict safety standards and QC/QA protocols. Brian’s proactive problem-solving and commitment to operational excellence bridge the gap between project planning and high-performance delivery, ensuring consistent results across projects of any scale or complexity.
Andrea Harrington
Office Manager | Bookkeeper
As the Office Manager and Bookkeeper at Southern Painting and Blasting, Andrea serves as the firm’s operational heartbeat by overseeing all critical administrative and financial functions. She manages complex industrial documentation, including payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and detailed project cost accounting, while ensuring total precision in contract compliance and vendor management. By maintaining a stable back-office infrastructure and streamlined workflows, Andrea provides the essential support that allows technical teams to focus entirely on high-level project execution.