Team

Pure Property Solutions

Company Mission

Become the leader in our industry, participate on the projects that will shape tomorrow’s world, being known externally for quality and integrity while internally maintaining profitability and employee satisfaction.


We make it a point to understand the needs and wants of our clients, and it shows. Over 80% of our business is generated by either repeat clients or client referrals because of our talented team.

Thomas Ellison

President

Thomas Ellison joined Pure Property Solutions in 2017 after ten years at Sherwin-Williams. He started in the industry while he attended Miami University working for a family business pressure washing, staining decks, and painting homes and apartments in the summer months.

When he graduated with a Bachelors’ in Business Finance, he entered the Management Trainee Program at Sherwin-Williams. He worked in a management role at several locations and most recently as a paint representative to the multi-family and commercial industry in greater Cincinnati. Thomas is an associate member at the local Apartment Associations, GCNKAA and GDAA. He serves on the GDAA Board of Directors and the Maintenance Education Council.

Thomas married his high school sweetheart and has four daughters, Emma, Elizabeth, Eden, and Ella. He is a Trustee (“once a Trustee always a Trustee”) at First Baptist Church in Hamilton. He spends his free time reading, playing board games, and working on his farm near Oxford.

  • Favorite Book – Animal Farm
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – You will be the same person 5 years from now except for the people you meet and the books you read.
  • Favorite Movie – Ben Hur
  • Favorite TV Show – Mad Men
  • Favorite Musical Artist – Jake Owen
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Tony Cumella

VP of Sales and Marketing

Tony Cumella is a devoted husband and father of two boys, ages 7 and 10. He joined Pure Property Solutions in 2019 bringing with him over 20 years of business experience. Tony has worked in many different business environments, spanning from motorcycle finance with Harley Davison Buell to BMW Financial Services Group, where he held multiple positions that helped shape his business/client-focused mentality.


Tony is also the Board President of a philanthropic non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which has raised over 150k to help local community children- based charities. Tony’s main objective is to best understand his client’s needs while balancing a strong business focus that is beneficial for everyone involved. In Tony’s free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and English Bull Terrier, Nera. Tony also coaches his boys youth Football and Wrestling teams.

  • Favorite Book – Tuesday with Morrie
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans.” – John Lennon
  • Favorite Movie – The Patriot
  • Favorite TV Show – The Sopranos
  • Favorite Musical Artist – Bob Marley

Stephanie Whetstone

Office Manager

Stephanie is a Graphic Design graduate of Bradford and is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Sinclair. After spending 5 years as an assistant manager for a retail chain she decided to make a career change to better suit her family’s needs. Stephanie enjoys home crafts, gardening, and animals. When not creating, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Josh, and their two sons, Oliver and Anakin.

Favorite Book – Harry Potter/The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Favorite Saying/Quote – “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Favorite Movie – Princess Bride

Favorite TV Show – The Office

Favorite Musical Artist – Billy Strings

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Trey Hollmeyer

Production Manager

Trey Hollmeyer joins us after several years of property management in the high-end apartment space. He’s had been working in and around the property improvement business since the summers of his high school years. Trey brings extensive knowledge and experience in both management and operations. Trey currently resides in Sycamore Township of Cincinnati. When he’s not on the job site you can find him out fishing the lakes of Ohio and Kentucky.

  • Favorite Book – The Boys in the Boat
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – “Fishing Relaxes me. It’s like yoga, except I still get to kill something” -Ron Swanson
  • Favorite Movie – The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Favorite TV Show – Billions
  • Favorite Musical Artist – Caamp

Phil Miller

Project Engineer

Philip Miller is a Project Engineer and has worked with Pure Property Solutions since 2019. Phil specializes in complex projects that require building permits and inspections. Phil currently is the company safety manager. Phil graduated from The University of Missouri in Kansas City with an engineering degree.


In 2008 Phil obtained his LEED AP certification. Phil has 30 years of construction experience ranging from working as a steel erector and crane operator, Consultant Engineering and sales engineer manager. Phil is a mentoring force in the workplace and uses his vast construction experience and knowledge to teach others how to work smart and succeed. Phil is blessed daily by his wife and their five grown kids and four grandchildren. In his free time, Phil likes to play golf, fly fish, and going camping with his wife.

  • Favorite Book – Lord of the Flies
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
  • Favorite Movie – Last of the Mohicans
  • Favorite TV Show – Wild Kingdom
  • Favorite Musical Artist – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
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Jordan Allen

Field Technician and Project Manager

Jordan Allen comes to us with 15 plus years in the construction industry. He currently resides in Okeana, Ohio. He loves being outdoors; camping, mountain biking and kayaking. He is also a huge Reds and Bengals fan. Jordan prides himself on being a team player and very motivated to succeed with Pure Property Solutions.

  • Favorite Book – The First Mountain Man
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – “To achieve great peace, you must endure great pain”
  • Favorite Movie – The Lord of the Rings
  • Favorite TV Show – The Office
  • Favorite Musical Artist – Alice in Chains

Derek Kidney

Project Manager

Derek resides in Westwood, outside of Cincinnati, with his expecting wife, Tracea, and his 3-year-old, Caleb. He has run a family business, handling the trucking and logistics for Major League Baseball in Cincinnati, since 2004. Derek is an avid baseball fan, enjoys watching hockey and going snowboarding in the winter, along with hiking, camping, kayaking, and being outdoorsy in the summer. His background consists of a wide range of experience in the skilled trades while working with the Cincinnati Stage Employees since 2004.


Derek joined the team in April of 2021 and brings versatility and a desire for problem-solving to Pure Property Solutions.

  • Favorite Book – Way of the Peaceful Warrior
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – “Recognize that if something is humanly possible, you can do it too.”
  • Favorite Movie – Gladiator
  • Favorite TV Show – Scrubs
  • Favorite Musical Artist – The Black Keys
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Adam Cupito

Property Solutions Consultant

Adam Cupito resides in West Chester, Ohio with his wife Laurie and three amazing children, Andrew, Emma and Nick. Adam enjoys coaching baseball and traveling anywhere!!


Adam joined Pure Property Solutions in 2022 bringing with him a distinguished history of paint and coatings knowledge. Adam specializes in multi family apartment and condo projects and is growing our commercial market presence as well. Adam is an active member of the CAI and GCNKAA Trade Organizations.

  • Favorite Book : The Legendary Harry Caray.
  • Favorite Saying : “The answer is always “NO” if you don’t ask.“
  • Favorite Movie : The Warriors
  • Favorite TV Show : Breaking Bad
  • Favorite Musician : Van Halen (David Lee Roth era)
  • Favorite Teams : Chicago Cubs
    Louisville Cardinals & whomever is playing against UK.

Ben Ramsey

Field Technician

Ben lives in Morrow Ohio with his wife Brianne, 17-year-old daughter Kaylee, and 2-year-old son Ben. He loves spending time outdoors with his family, especially on the Little Miami River and Bike Trail, when they’re not running around attending their daughter’s athletics.


He is a huge Cincinnati Reds and Bengals Fan, and he prides himself on integrity, honesty, and his eagerness to learn. His background is slightly different. Prior to joining the team, he spent 10 years as a Brewer, but during that time he learned valuable management and trade skills that he’s carried over in his transition to the construction industry.


Ben joined the team in July 2023, and brings adaptability, versatility, and a strong desire to learn and problem solve to Pure Property Solutions.

  • Favorite Book – Backflash
  • Favorite Saying/Quote – “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Benard Shaw
  • Favorite Movie – Big Trouble in Little China
  • Favorite TV Show – Seinfeld
  • Favorite Musical Artist – Pearl Jam
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Andy Potts

Property Solutions Consultant

Andy is a devoted husband to Ashley, and father to Avery (12), Brynley (10), and Grayson (6).


Andy has a degree in Music Education. He joined Pure Property Solutions in 2025 after spending 16 years in sales for a coatings manufacturer. Andy spent his last six years as an outside sales representative for business to business sales. Andy’s favorite part of work is interacting with individuals and finding solutions to their biggest problems.


Andy spends his time away from work serving at his church, going to Kings Island in the Jeep with the top and doors off, or playing strategy board games.

  • Favorite Books: The Bible / The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Favorite Saying: Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it.
  • Favorite Movie: Step Brothers / Love Actually / Anchorman
  • Favorite TV Show: Battlestar Galactica / Dr Who
  • Favorite Music Artist: Blink-182 / Mumford and Sons / DMB