FACES OF WAUKEE

Featuring Kim and Jon Snyder

Owners, Color Store Inc.

What is the name of your business?

Color Store, Inc.

What type of work do you do??

We distribute Benjamin Moore paints, sundry items, Modern Masters Faux Finishes, General Finishes, Ready Seal deck stains and many other brands to both wholesale and retail customers.

What other interests do you have in our community?

This is our first foray into the Waukee Community so we are just getting introduced, but we have a long-time business presence in Des Moines and Omaha markets. We also have several employees that live in the Waukee community.

What is your favorite thing about our community?

It is fast growing with lots to offer in the way of dining and entertainment. It’s a small-town atmosphere with larger city amenities.

What is the best thing about your job?

When we talk to people who have heard of the business or have had dealings with us in the past, it’s always rewarding to know that we have impacted so many people in 37 years in business.

What is a dream project for your business?

This has been our dream for the last several years—to get our Waukee location open. We were delayed because of COVID, but finally saw our vision realized. We are extremely excited to see how we can grow our business in the local community while we continue to expand our footprint in Iowa and Nebraska.