CMP Trades, Inc. was founded in 1996 by Chad Paulin. Chad graduated from Center Grove High School in 1988 and began working in building trades. He went on to graduate from Vincennes University in 1990 earning an Associates Degree in Construction. In 1990 he began his career with Sanjo Plumbing as plumber apprentice, becoming a licensed plumber in 1993 and a Master Plumber in 1995. Then, in 1996 he formed CMP Trades, Inc.