My grandfather Ake (pronounced Okie) started our family painting business shortly after arriving in America from Sweden. He studied the painting trade at The Dunwoody Institute. Gustafson Decorating Service was born while he continued his studies. Some kids are born with a silver spoon but my father was born with a paint brush in his hand and grew up immersed in the family painting business. In the early 90's my father took over the business when my grandfather passed away. He ensured my father was proficient in every aspect of the business not just putting paint on a wall.