from left to right: Gerald Kohn, Bert Meng, Mark Meng not pictured: Michele Meng, Ingrid Meng, Werner Christman and Chester Siekiera

Bert Meng,
Owner and "MalerMeister" (Paint & Decorating Master)
Bert Meng is known as the foremost expert and artist in the painting and decorating community. Bert studied, in Hamburg, Germany, under world-renowned painting and decorating master, Joachim German, holder of the European Union's "LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT" titleship. Bert is a former member of the Northshore Historical Preservation Society. Bert has managed and consulted for the Lakeshore Management and Mid-Continental companies. Bert is an avid golfer, having played at the semi-professional level in Europe and enjoys the game of solitaire.

Mark Meng, Partner
Mark Meng brings over seven years of development and managerial experience to the Meng Decorations family. He has worked directly in a painting and decorating capacity for the last eight years, honing the expertise of his father. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics as well as a Master of Science degree in Financial Markets from Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Mark is also a former Division 1 golf scholarship player and enjoys playing with clients and friends.

Gerald Kohn, Advisor (Retired)
Gerald Kohn is a retired commercial painting contractor having served the city of Chicago and suburbs since the early 1940's. In 1969 Bert Meng acquired his uncle's business and expanded into the high-end residential painting and decorating marketplace. Mr. Kohn is still an active advisor to the Meng Decorations family and enjoys playing golf with Bert and Mark whenever possible.

Michele Meng, Development Manager
Michele Meng brings over six years of corporate development and marketing experience the Meng Decorations family. Michele has worked with the following companies: Victoria Secrets, Citibank and recently the non-profit industry. Michele holds a Bachelor of Commerce in International Marketing and German from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Michele enjoys fitness, dance and the arts.

Ingrid Meng, Office Manager
Ingrid Meng has been with the Meng Decorations family since its inception. She is responsible for all daily office functions and communications. Whether she is reconciling the books or taking calls from clients, she has always shown a dedication and passion to customer service and is known to many as "Mama" (our mother).

Werner Christman - Senior Team Member & Master Paperhanger
Werner Christman is the former owner of Werner's Mastercraft Paperhanging Company. He has been a senior member of the Meng Decorations family for over 16 years. Werner brings over fifty years of painting and decorating experience as well as an unparallel pride for perfection in all work completed.

Chester Siekiera - Senior Team Member & Master Craftsman
Chester Siekiera joined the Meng Decorations family over twelve years ago. He entails over twenty years of painting, decorating and home remodeling experience as well as an unparallel pride for perfection in all work completed.