Meet the Team

/sōl ˈpān(t)ərs/

A soul painting reflects an individual's essence; it captures the very best we have to offer in colours. It's so much more than just a decoration for your home.

Darrel Dave Maylon

Sales and Marketing Associate

Darrel is Soul Painters’ Sales & Marketing Associate, supporting homeowners, property managers, and businesses looking for dependable, high-quality painting services in Vancouver, BC and the Lower Mainland. He’s often the first friendly point of contact, answering questions, helping clients explore options, and making sure they feel looked after from the very beginning, especially for those searching for trusted painting companies in Vancouver and nearby areas.

As a key link between clients and the painting crew, Darrel helps make the process straightforward and stress-free. From the first message or call, he guides clients through the next steps, understanding the scope of work, discussing timelines, arranging estimates or site visits, and coordinating scheduling. He also helps gather the right project details early, such as surfaces and materials, access considerations, prep needs, color plans, and special requests, so the team can provide accurate recommendations for interior paint, exterior painting, and specialty projects.

Darrel plays a central role in both sales and marketing by listening closely to what clients want and guiding them toward the best-fit service. Whether someone needs interior painting, exterior house painting, residential painting, strata painting, or commercial painting, he helps translate their goals into a clear plan, what’s included, what preparation may be required, and what kind of finish will perform best for the space. He understands that clients aren’t just comparing pricing; they’re looking for clear communication, honest timelines, tidy work habits, and long-lasting results from experienced Vancouver painters.

Internally, Darrel works closely with Miguel, Allysa, and Renan to keep communication aligned between the client-facing side and the production side of each job. By collaborating on scheduling, scope details, and on-the-ground updates, he helps ensure expectations are clear, handoffs are smooth, and residential, strata, and commercial painting projects move forward efficiently.

What Darrel does day-to-day

  • Client support + first contact
    Responding to inquiries, answering questions, and helping clients feel confident about next steps when planning house painting or commercial repainting.

  • Project discovery + estimate coordination
    Gathering key details (scope, surfaces, access, timelines, color plans) and helping arrange estimates or site visits for interior and exterior painting services.

  • Sales guidance + service matching
    Recommending the best-fit service and outlining what to expect, prep, process, schedule, and finish options, for residentialand commercial painting.

  • Team coordination + project communication
    Staying aligned with the production team on updates and timing so clients always know where things stand throughout their painting project.

  • Marketing support + local visibility
    Helping translate what clients are searching for into clear, useful messaging, supporting visibility across Vancouver and surrounding Lower Mainland communities.

What clients can expect working with Darrel

Clients can expect a process that feels easy and well-supported when working with one of the most reliable painting contractors in Vancouver:

  • Friendly, approachable communication

  • Clear expectations in plain language

  • Quick follow-through on questions and updates

  • A smoother handoff from quote to production

Darrel’s goal

Darrel’s goal is simple: help each client choose the right painting solution and ensure Soul Painters delivers a clean, durable finish that elevates the look, feel, and value of their property, whether it’s a residential home, strata building, or commercial space.

Outside Work

Outside of work, Darrel stays active and energized. He enjoys playing basketball, maintains a consistent light workout routine, often starting his mornings with a treadmill jog, and looks forward to weekends spent with family, whether that means relaxing at the beach or recharging through nature camping.