
By Akers Editorial
Men of Success 2025 – Thomas Cottle

Thomas Cottle
Painters Unleashed
A legacy of friendship and craftsmanship fuels Painters Unleashed.
In 2020, Thomas Cottle launched Painters Unleashed with a simple mission: to carry on the legacy of his best friend, Patrick Bombard, former owner of Dom N Nate Painting, who passed away from COVID-19. Today, Thomas leads a thriving residential and commercial painting company serving all of Central Florida with a crew who shares his passion for quality and connection.
“I built this to be a company people can trust and call back again.” Thomas says.
That focus on trust shows. Customers rave about the team’s communication, attention to detail and the hands-on way they help clients navigate everything from tricky color choices to how lighting will affect a space. Painters Unleashed uses top-quality Sherwin-Williams products and was recently recognized as the second-fastest growing painting company in this area, according to Sherwin-Williams executives.
“It’s an amazing feeling when a client sees the finished job and says, ‘Wow!’ Thomas adds. “We’re about people first and building something beautiful and lasting in our community.”