Meet Our Team

Crafting the perfect cup of coffee, savoring the finest craft beers, and sharing the art of Jiu-Jitsu are my passions. While my CrossFit journey was an adventure, I've embraced a new fitness chapter at Orange Theory, fueling my daily conquest. As a dedicated Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, I periodically delve into martial arts, both for my joy and to share captivating moves with friends. My Jiu-Jitsu journey began at Clinch Academy, where I achieved a purple belt in 2018. The pursuit of a brown and eventually black belt is on my horizon, fitting into my bustling schedule.

Beyond the mats and workout floors, I've embraced a fresh role as the President and owner of Chism Brothers Painting, an esteemed painting company I inherited from my father. While I orchestrate this venture remotely from Frederick, MD, my connection to the marketing world remains steadfast.

Thriving on family adventures and day trips with my seven children brings vibrant joy, making the most of opportunities around Washington, DC. My passion for exploration leads me nationwide, connecting with clients, serving my church, and engaging in impactful missions, both locally and internationally.

My passion for small business is very important to me, but my greatest joy is that Jesus Christ is my King and Savior. My purpose in life is to work for His glory and make Him known.

Atalaya loves building things, and actually spent many years building homes before becoming an Assistant Project Manager for a general contractor. She also built a family, and has 3 wonderful kids who keep her busy! All of her skill and industry insight has made her an invaluable part of our team, working closely with David to keep the ADC office running smoothly and efficiently.

When she’s enjoying some well-deserved downtime, Atalaya loves bottling wine at local wineries, bar hopping on kayaks, snowboarding, or just leisurely tubing down a river. If money was no option, she’d build a tiny house community with free veggies and fruit gardens. How cool is that?

Emily has always been passionate about the trades and joins us after 15 years as editor-in-chief at American Painting Contractor. Last year, she traded her full-time desk job to explore a career in farming. Today, she balances her two passions by farming fresh veggies at a small farm in the summer and creating content and marketing strategies for the painting industry in the winter. Emily is dedicated to clean data, smooth systems, and telling the stories of the painting industry.

When she isn’t working at a desk or in a field, she enjoys Colorado life with her two dogs and fiancé: hiking, snowboarding, tending her plants, and making pottery.