Bonita Springs, FL — Apex Painting Group is proud to announce that founder and owner Jonathan Bucci has been named to the inaugural Trades 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 by Housecall Pro — and is the only painting company in the United States included on this year’s list.
Selected from more than 1,300 nominations across the United States and Canada, the Trades 40 Under 40 program honors young leaders who are building standout businesses, serving their communities, and raising the standard of excellence across the skilled trades. Honorees were evaluated on leadership, craftsmanship and professionalism, customer trust and reputation, team building, community impact, and business excellence.
The class of 2026 spans home and commercial service trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, cleaning — and painting, where Jonathan stands alone as the sole recipient representing the painting industry nationwide.
A Recognition Built on Craft and Trust
“This is an incredible honor that speaks to the dedication we share at Apex — to our clients, to our craft, and to building lasting relationships across Southwest Florida,” said Jonathan Bucci, Founder and Owner of Apex Painting Group. “It also reflects the standard we hold together as a team. The crews, the project managers, the office staff — every person at Apex earned this with me.”
Founded by Jonathan, Apex Painting Group has grown into one of the premier painting contractors in Southwest Florida, serving residential and commercial clients throughout Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. The company specializes in interior and exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, HOA and property management partnerships, and new construction.
Under Jonathan’s leadership, Apex has built its reputation on three principles that show up on every job:
- Meticulous preparation. The work that happens before the first brushstroke is what makes the finish last.
- Hands-on ownership. Jonathan and his leadership team stay close to every project, from estimate to final walkthrough.
- A team worth investing in. Apex hires for character and trains for craft — and it shows in every home they touch.
About the Trades 40 Under 40
The Trades 40 Under 40 is an annual recognition program launched by Housecall Pro, the leading AI-powered field service platform trusted by more than 200,000 home service professionals who have served roughly one in four American homes. The program is part of Housecall Pro’s broader Champion the Trades™ initiative, which works to elevate the visibility, prestige, and pipeline of the skilled trades.
“The stereotype that trades are a fallback is outdated,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Housecall Pro, when announcing the class. The honorees’ stories reflect the breadth of opportunity in the trades today — from young entrepreneurs scaling million-dollar businesses before age 25, to second-generation leaders carrying forward family legacies, to veterans and mentors using their businesses to create pathways for others.
You can view the full Class of 2026 at trades40under40.com.
A Win for Southwest Florida
Being the only painting company in the country to make this list isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a spotlight on the standard of trades work being done right here in Southwest Florida. It’s a credit to the homeowners, builders, property managers, and HOA partners who have trusted Apex with their properties, and to the team members who show up every day to earn that trust.
Thank you to the Apex crews, clients, and partners who continue to make this work possible. This one is for all of us.
About Apex Painting Group
Apex Painting Group is a Southwest Florida painting and cabinet refinishing contractor serving Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. Founded by Jonathan Bucci, Apex delivers exceptional residential and commercial painting backed by meticulous preparation, hands-on ownership, and a team committed to quality craftsmanship on every project. To request an estimate or learn more, visit paintwithapex.com.
