My Name is Travell Harding. The first school I attended in Monrovia was Sante Fe middle school. I graduated from Monrovia High in 1999. After graduating, I went to Citrus College and worked at many places around town, always going back to work with my Dad painting. Now I am blessed to own Quality Painting Pros because of the knowledge, patience, and work ethic my Dad instilled in me. I am a Father of four girls ranging from 3 to 15. Every Saturday I work with a Non-profit group feeding, clothing, and cutting and washing the hair of the homeless population in Skid Row. I also meet with at-risk youth once a month to do something fun with them on Friday like Lazer tag, skating, etc. Working with at-risk youth and the homeless population fills a void that’s unexplainable.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am a Father of four girls. two dogs two cats and a list of different animals. My Dad is my hero and I miss him dearly. He loved Monrovia and really enjoyed flying his remote control plane at the Rose Bowl
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been painting for the past twenty years. I started my own Company in 2014 to honor my Dad and provide a stable household for my Family. The Bird in my Logo is from his company so he’s always with me.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Gene’s Grinders, Wendy’s and JB Burgers
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 1994
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mr. Ace . He’s the most interesting person and teacher anyone could meet lol
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Dubai. Just to see what all the fuss is about . Ha ha
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
In Living Color. Armageddon
Q: What advice would you give to people?
To not get stuck being complacent. Dream big and make steps every day to achieve your goal no matter how uncomfortable.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To have the means to send my daughters to whatever college their hearts desire.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Bob Marley
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Monrovia High school. I used to live right across the street on Madison
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Mark Cuban . Because of his smart investments, business plans & crypto currency advice. We would go to Gene’s Grinders on Milanesa Thursday.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The close-knit Community and pride each person has in the city
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having a commercial and residential aspect to my company
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I collect tarantulas from across the world and I love them
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Yosemite
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December. Christmas. 13th
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Monrovia Canyon trails
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Children
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Chocolate. Butter Popcorn
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family , Food , Did you do your homework ?
