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After more than a decade in welding and fabrication, Zach Barrera traded sparks for sawdust and launched Rize and Shine Services, a residential contracting business specializing in home remodeling projects.
Barrera, originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, started the company in April 2023 after moving to Owensboro in 2014. His business focuses on services such as flooring, siding, drywall, roofing, and painting. He said the company avoids plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work, instead subcontracting those services when needed.
“We try to stay away from plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. We’re not masters of those trades, so we subcontract that work,” Barrera said.
Barrera began his trades experience as a child, working alongside his stepfather, a carpenter who specialized in tile flooring and home remodeling. He spent 13 years as a professional welder and fabricator before a decline in his vision led him to explore a new career path.
Rise and Shine Services handles interior and exterior home projects, including siding, painting, deck construction, and fencing. Barrera noted that the business began with fence and deck installations before expanding into full home remodels. Recently, he said he was contacted for a major renovation project involving gutting and rebuilding multiple homes.
Though the company has been in business for just over a year, Barrera said community support has been strong.
“Being that I’m not originally from Owensboro, I didn’t know anyone when I moved here,” he said. “The community has really supported me, and having my advertiser, David, help with Google listings has made a big difference.”
Barrera hopes to expand Rise and Shine Services by eventually moving into custom home building.
“My goal is to be able to buy land, design floor plans, and build homes we can sell directly to people,” he said.
Rise and Shine Services offers free estimates, with Barrera personally inspecting each project before providing pricing. More information can be found on the company’s website, riszandshineservice.com, or its Facebook page here.
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Today, with nearly 1,000 members, the Chamber is a guiding force in community and business development initiatives and serves as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.
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