Sales Team

Rich Ruggeri: Director of Business Aviation

Rich works with Jennifer Coleman and our Account Executives to further strengthen  and expand our relationships within the aviation community.

Gina Harper: Pacific Northwest

Based in Seattle, Gina has strong design industry knowledge and years of experience. She works directly with all Garrett Leather clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Piat Orendain: Northern California

Piat is a road warrior committed to meeting the unique needs of every client. She is very active with all local chapters of IIDA Northern California and is currently on the Board of NEWH SF. She loves serving her community with style and always finds a way to have fun at the same time.

Amy Ericson: Central California

Amy has a passion for interior design and has worked in the industry for many years. She loves being involved in the design process and helping clients during every stage of each project.

Paula Cavallin: Ontario and Quebec

Paula has worked in the A & D community for over 25 years and has been involved with many exciting projects. She has a passion for interior design and loves working with her clients. Paula is looking forward to building relationships with clients in Ontario and Quebec.

Libby Stanton: Southern Texas and Southern Louisiana

Libby earned her degree in interior design and has more than 20 years of experience working in the A&D industry. She has dedicated her career to providing attentive, client-focused service to her customers.

Grace Brown Rek: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana

Grace spent many years at Garrett Leather's headquarters learning every aspect of the business. She moved to Chicago and enjoys meeting customers face-to-face to promote the family business.

Matt Lubs: New England

Matt has extensive sales experience and solid relationships with architects, designers, and contractors throughout his territory. He is attentive to customers and offers his expertise during each stage of the project.

Oscar Burgos: New York Showroom Manager

Oscar has extensive experience in both outside sales and showroom management. As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Oscar is thrilled to be back at the Decoration & Design Building to assist designers in finding the perfect products.

Lucia Portali Waters: Manhattan

Lucia is very passionate about leather and has comprehensive knowledge of many aspects of the leather industry. She also ran her own art and design business and has extensive experience working with designers, architects and purchasing agents throughout the A&D community.

Kathan LaRose: Greater New York Region

After spending a year in customer service at corporate headquarters, Kathan moved to New York City to work with local customers. She excels at building strong business relationships and exceeding customers' expectations.

Ailene Werner: Mid-Atlantic

Ailene is a seasoned professional in the architecture and design industry. She is an accomplished hospitality designer. Ailene brings a strong work ethic and great industry connections to Garrett Leather.

Heather Leopold: Southeast

Heather is an experienced professional spending many years in the textiles industry with various well-known brands. Her enthusiasm and passion for design enable her to assist clients with an incredible amount of energy and personal service.

Kristen Lentowicz: Northern Florida

Kristen earned her degree in interior design and is an invaluable resource for our customers. She has a full understanding of the design process and possesses comprehensive knowledge of leather applications.

Patricia Civil: Southern Florida

Patricia has strong A&D relationships from her years in sales with a fabric company. Prior to joining Garrett Leather, she specified artwork and mirrors within the hospitality industry. Patricia loves promoting Garrett Leather to all industries within her territory.

Corporate Headquarters

Max Brown, President

Max Brown represents the second generation of the company. After a decade of managing various departments throughout the organization, he was ready to take the helm. He continues to lead the company with the founding ideals firmly in place.

Bridget Forth, Vice President of Finance

Bridget earned her Master's degree in accounting from St. Bonaventure University and passed the CPA exam. For over 20 years, she has managed the finances for the company and has kept us in the black.

John Sansano, Vice President of Operations

John has 20 years of experience in logistics and operations management. He oversees all shipping, receiving, and quality control procedures. He is Six Sigma Black Belt certified and excels at improving productivity and inventory accuracy.

Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Aviation Sales

For over 25 years, Jennifer has nurtured and grown our aviation business to record levels. Her dedication and commitment to exceeding customers' expectations are simply unparalleled.

Roberta Sand, Director of Marketing

For more than two decades, Roberta has helped to build and promote the Garrett Leather brand. She is responsible for planning and directing all marketing initiatives, including sales collateral, digital platforms, public relations, and special events.

Dominic Ricotta, Sales Manager

Dominic manages our independent sales representatives and some of our Account Executives. He keeps our sales team updated and informed on new products and services and provides assistance on projects as needed.

Melissa Fayson, Inside Sales

Melissa Fayson has more than ten years of experience and an impressive track record of providing outstanding customer service. She is dedicated to giving the best service possible to every single client.

Amy Orzechowski, Inside Sales

Amy is a seasoned professional who provides friendly and prompt service on a consistent basis. She truly cares about her customers and shows determination in making sure her clients expectations are met.

Paul Rose, Special Projects Manager

Paul is responsible for planning, quoting, and handcrafting Wall Panel orders. He also manages the procurement of other special projects such as Welt Cord, Rug Binding, and leather fringe.

Mike O'Connor, Sampling Manager

Mike has been fulfilling sample orders for numerous years and has a thorough understanding of our products. He is detailed-oriented and has exceptional organizational skills to ensure all samples are sent in a timely and professional manner.

Michelle Nasca, Client Services Manager

Michelle oversees the entire customer service team. She provides regular training and support to ensure all of our customers enjoy the best leather purchasing experience possible.

Sarah Carroll, Transportation Client Services

Sarah has extensive customer service and project management experience. She is a quick learner and very responsive to her customers’ needs.

Joy Mattice, Transportation Client Services

Joy works diligently to provide customers with exceptional service. She believes in giving each customer her personal attention and remains receptive and thorough in all of her interactions.

Kim Miller, Transportation Client Services

Kim is a great listener and gives her undivided attention to every customer. She is responsive to requests and detail-oriented in her work.

Adair Luhr, A&D Client Services

Adair has extensive experience working in both residential sales and customer relations. She has received numerous awards for providing exceptional service.

NancyJane Lipinczyk, A&D Client Services

NancyJane has a way of putting a smile on everyone's face with her positive attitude and enthusiasm. Her true passion is customer service. NancyJane loves working directly with customers and helping them in every way that she can.

Jennifer MacQueen, A&D Client Services

Jennifer joined the Garrett team with almost 20 years of experience. She is meticulous in her work and excels at going above and beyond for her customers.

Alea Kourkounis, A&D Client Services

Alea is thorough in her work and proactively strives to ensure orders are processed quickly and accurately. She tackles challenges calmly and efficiently with her soft-spoken demeanor and professionalism.