Our Story
The Paint Shop opened our doors to the public in 2022, although we have been servicing the automotive industry since 1988. With a passion for paint and body, and a desire to provide the best quality work to many different clients, The Paint Shop represents an evolution in our business from a top-secret supplier to the OEMs to a full-service paint and body solution for everyone.
Over the years, we have grown and evolved, but our commitment to excellence has remained the same. We are proud to have earned a reputation as a trusted and reliable paint and body supplier, and we continue to strive for success in everything we do.
Jeff Doran
Director of Paint Operations
Jeff began working in the show car paint business in 1988, working his way up from a paint and body tech, into a paint shop leader, a paint shop manager, and now the Director of Paint Operations at The Paint Shop. Jeff led the paint crew at GLS North America - The Paint Shop's parent company - and grew GLS North America into the #1 supplier at the GM Proving Grounds. Jeff’s work ranges from painting Mary Kay Cadillacs to restoring the actual Rosa Parks Bus (currently on display at The Henry Ford) and spans almost everything in between.
- GM, Ford, and Stellantis Show Car builder since 1988
- Restored Rosa Parks Bus in 2001
- #1 Supplier at the GM Proving Grounds since 2002
- Retrofit paint work for both GM and Stellantis since 2006
- Display and Cutaway builder for GM, Ford, and Entiva since 2009
- Painter of Mary Kay Pink Escalades, CTS, XTS, and CT6 since 2010
- Opened The Paint Shop to the public in 2023
Matthew O'Keefe
Project Manager
Matthew started his career at GLS North America in 2016 as a body shop helper. Through the years, Matthew has grown from Body Tech at GLS North America to The Paint Shop's Project Manager while earning an Associate Degree in Autobody and Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Baker College. Matthew previously managed the Prototype, Receiving and Quality departments at GLS North America in Romulus, Michigan.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about The Paint Shop, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached at (586) 393-7625. We would be happy to discuss your project needs and how we can help.