Brooke DeLeeuw serves as a Paint Estimator at Swanson & Youngdale, where she is involved in the early stages of projects by developing accurate estimates and reviewing project specifications. Her work helps establish a strong foundation for projects by ensuring scope and resource needs are clearly defined from the start.

Brooke brings four years of professional experience, including the past six months with Swanson & Youngdale. Prior to joining S&Y, she worked as both an event decorator and florist, as well as a residential painter while completing her college education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and transitioned from field work to an office role in 2025, bringing with her a well-rounded understanding of both hands-on work and project coordination.

Brooke has been exposed to a variety of environments, including factories, retail spaces, schools, offices, and casinos. Her background in both field and office settings allows her to approach estimating with a practical perspective, understanding how early decisions impact execution.

Brooke brings a positive attitude and a strong sense of reliability to her role, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment. She is committed to upholding Swanson & Youngdale’s Gold Standard by being thorough and intentional in her work, with a focus on doing what she can early in the process to make each phase run more smoothly for others.

What matters most to Brooke about working at Swanson & Youngdale is being part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. She supports team culture by being dependable, communicating effectively, and staying open to learning new perspectives.