Karen Lofton
Director of Business Development
Karen Lofton, Director of Business Development, is responsible for building Artistic Tile Sales through the management of the architectural and outside sales teams. Before joining Artistic Tile the first time, Karen was a multi store manager for Ann Sacks in New York City. She left Artistic Tile when her family relocated, but in her heart, had always hoped to return in some capacity. After 13 years, Karen returns to a business and company she loves with more than 25 years of Retail Management, Human Resources and Operations experience. Karen lives in North Carolina with her husband Rodney, son Bryce and her fur baby Bailey the Standard Poodle. In her spare time, she enjoys family time, singing, interior design and travel. Karen can be reached at karenlofton@artistictile.com.
Jamie Ayers
National Sales Manager
Drawing upon two decades of experience in the industry, Jamie brings a remarkable level of expertise in natural stone, manufactured material, as well as commercial and retail sales. Throughout her illustrious career, Jamie has demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate the dynamic landscape of the tile and stone industry, leading teams to successful results and fostering business growth. In her new position, Jamie will work closely with the Artistic Tile Showroom Managers and Design Associates, playing a pivotal role in orchestrating and implementing sales strategies to continue the brand’s significant growth. Jamie Ayers can be reached at (312)339-9289 or jamieayers@artistictile.com.
Marybeth Brintz
Regional Sales for New Jersey, Long Island, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC
Marybeth Brintz, one of the first employees at Artistic Tile, moved from her roles in Client Services to managing Regional Sales for New Jersey, Long Island, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. With her customer service background, she ensures that all of her accounts receive the best individual attention and service possible. Marybeth has a business degree from St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ. Marybeth can be reached at 201-864-7000 or at marybethbrintz@artisticle.com.
Geoffry Balogh
Regional Sales for East of Mississippi
Regional Sales representative, Geoffry Balogh's entry into the world of tile and stone began as an installer in the mid nineties. Hands on experience with installations provided the foundation for an outside sales position in South Florida where catering to the architectural and design community was Geoff's primary focus. A regional sales opportunity with an Italian mosaic manufacturer became available to Geoff prior to the new millennium which evolved into a position managing national accounts for the next 8 years. A graduate of Bentley University with a degree in finance, Geoff joined Artistic Tile in August of 2009. When at home in western North Carolina, Geoff enjoys time with his son and motorcycles. Geoff can be reached at 201-658-6670 or at geoffrybalogh@artistictile.com.
Ernesto Diaz
Regional Sales for Southwest and Alaska
Ernesto Diaz, Architectural Sales, has been in the Tile & Stone industry for more than 13 years. Before joining Artistic Tile, Ernie spent 10 years working and managing Los Angeles based tile &stone showrooms. He also has 3 years experience in Tile & Stone outside sales through California and bordering states. Ernie is based in Los Angeles, CA and can be reached at 201-875-0185, or ernestodiaz@artistictile.com. He currently covers the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska for Artistic Tile.
Michal Abehsera
Architectural Sales for New York
Michal Abehsera works out of Artistic Tile’s flagship New York City showroom, and is an integral part of our Architectural Sales department. She holds a degree in Psychology and Biology from Stern University, as well as a degree in Interior Design from Parsons The New School. In 2013, Michal joined Artistic Tile and quickly became a rising star--working with NYC's top developers and architectural firms. Michal's knowledge, work ethic and passion for design, coupled with her experience in business and real estate make her a truly unique sales representative. Michal lives with her husband and their three children in Westchester, NY. She is an Olympic triathlon finisher and can be found many a morning at Soul Cycle. She also loves to travel, cook, and blog about design. Michal is also currently working on publishing her own cookbook. Come on in to the showroom and meet Michal, you’ll be happy you did! Michal can be reached at Michalabehsera@artistictile.com.
Alejandro Mejia
Architectural Sales for New York
Alejandro began his career in the tile and stone industry in 2003. He acquired a broad knowledge of stone and mosaics through his passion for the industry and his five years at Artsaics Studios. Alejandro subsequently accepted a position with Nemo Tile as a sales associate, earning him the product knowledge and customer service skills necessary to confidently guide clients in their design. In 2010, he accepted a new position with Artsaics, as an architectural and interior design representative. In this role, he helped open the market and reach new customers. Alejandro joined Artistic Tile in 2013, with an excitement that is contagious. He’s not afraid of hard work and always gives his best to help the team succeed. Alejandro can be reached at alejandromejia@artistictile.com.
Arielle Small
Architectural Sales for New York
Arielle Small joined Artistic Tile in 2014 as part of the newly minted Architectural Sales team. Since her arrival, Arielle has been vital to increasing the company’s exposure in the commercial market. With a focus on customer service and material expertise, Arielle has developed strong relationships with top architecture and design firms throughout New York City; she takes great pride in her ability to assist clients in finding just the right materials for each project, regardless of size or aesthetic.
Amanda Maiorano
Architectural Sales
Amanda graduated from The College of New Jersey with a BFA in Graphic Design and fabric studies at Parsons New School. After 15 years of creating successful collections across textiles, fashion and commercial wallcovering for brands like Michael Kors, Himatsingka America and J. Josephson, her love of interior design and tile, specifically, brought her to the company. As an Architectural Sales Rep for Artistic Tile, Amanda brings her passion for innovative, impactful design with a keen eye for luxury and playful sophistication to help clients build beautiful spaces.
Anna Evans
Architectural Sales of Chicago
Anna Evans is an architectural sales representative for Artistic Tile’s Chicago location. Anna has significant experience within the architecture & design industry as both designer and as representative of several internationally respected brands. Her passion for collaboration and attention to detail allows her to bring expertise and insight, while inviting exploratory conversations. Offering a fresh perspective and proposing unique solutions has been a hallmark of her career within the Industry, as she thrives on new philosophies and applications.
Christina Regan
Architectural Sales for San Francisco
Christina is a passionate designer with a wealth of experience in the field. She majored in Interior Architecture and Design at Academy of Art University, setting the foundation for her design career. Over the past 13 years, Christina has held various design positions, including working with furnishings, tile and bath, and soft goods. Her diverse experience has allowed her to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry and a deep appreciation for different design elements. During her studies in Italy, Christina discovered her love for natural stone and its unique qualities. She firmly believes in the grounding capabilities of natural materials and is dedicated to creating spaces that promote overall well-being. When Christina is not busy visiting architects and designers, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter. They love exploring the beautiful mountains of Northern California or embarking on adventures to discover new places and inspirations. With her expertise, creativity, and love for design, Christina strives to bring joy and beauty into people's lives through her exceptional design solutions.
Meagan Zachary
Regional Sales for Fort Worth and Western Dallas, TX
Meagan Zachary’s design journey began in 2014 when she started at an interior design firm. One of the firm’s projects was a Highland Park home in Dallas, Texas in which they needed tile for 7 bathrooms. She and her colleagues brought their client to the Artistic Tile Dallas showroom, where Meagan’s Aunt Saz was the Showroom Manager, to make their selections. Meagan was so impressed with the products, that it inspired her initial interest in tile. Meagan subsequently decided to work for a local Fort Worth tile showroom to bolster her experience in the tile industry. Today, Meagan’s passion for and experience in both Interior Design and the tile and stone industry culminates in what she considers her dream job, serving as the new Artistic Tile Architectural Rep for Fort Worth and Western Dallas!
Bliss Rich
Regional Sales for New England and Upstate New York
Bliss Rich is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art with a degree in fine art. After a diverse range of experiences that included living in Japan teaching English and working in the fashion industry in New York City, Bliss discovered her passion for tile and natural stone in her hometown of Manchester, Vermont. Bliss joins Artistic Tile with 8 years’ experience in both retail and wholesale. As Regional Sales Representative, her territory covers New England and Upstate New York. Bliss currently lives in Massachusetts and in her free time enjoys painting, drawing, or visiting contemporary art museums. Bliss can be reached at blissrich@artistictile.com.