Joel Swanson serves as Vice President at Swanson & Youngdale, where he leads sales efforts and oversees customer relationships. In this role, he focuses on delivering strong service, maintaining clear communication, and supporting internal alignment to ensure teams are positioned to perform at a high level.

Joel brings 19 years of experience, all with Swanson & Youngdale. He began his career in the field as a painting superintendent, where he developed a strong understanding of execution and teamwork. He later transitioned into managing commercial paint operations and then into a Vice President role supporting all paint divisions. Today, he leads sales efforts for both paint and drywall teams, with a focus on building relationships and supporting consistent delivery.

Joel specializes in customer relationships, sales strategy, and team development. He works to align sales efforts with field execution, identify challenges early, and create consistency in how projects are delivered. His approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving and maintaining strong connections between customers and internal teams.

Joel is responsible for how the company serves customers and delivers on commitments, guiding collaboration across teams to ensure consistent outcomes and maintain client trust. He supports Swanson & Youngdale’s Gold Standard by reinforcing clear expectations, strong communication, and proactive issue resolution, believing that aligned, well-equipped teams take pride in their work and deliver high-quality craftsmanship.

What matters most to Joel about working at Swanson & Youngdale is the people and the culture built around shared accountability and high standards. He believes that investing in people strengthens the organization and drives better results for both teams and customers.