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Karen and Twan Bentlage
President and CEO who started Future in 1990.
Karen is a board member of the ITA and the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Island Sun Times in 2006.
Twan brings his many years of expertise in the lighting industry from Holland to the U.S. Together they are two of the most well-respected business owners in the tanning industry.
karenb@futureindustries.com
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Michele Katz
Chief Operating Officer
Since October 2001
Joined Future with 12 years of experience in the Cosmetic Industry. She is an avid golfer and strong supporter of UConn's womens basketball program
michelek@futureindustries.com |
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Leslee Norko
Office Manager
Since May 1995
Has over 20 years experience in a corporate atmosphere and enjoys decorating, playing golf and especially spending time with family and friends
lesleen@futureindustries.com |
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James Whipple
VP of Equipment Sales
Since June 2000
Has been in the tanning industry for over 8 yrs, and has helped open hundreds of
successful salons in the united states. Enjoys relaxing in the Caribbean, and spending
time with his family
jamesw@futureindustries.com |
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John Burr
Salon Consultant
Since November 2002
Was involved with Business Administration for over 3 years. an outdoors type of guy - excels in big-game hunting, boating and fishing
johnb@futureindustries.com |
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Thomas Ettore
Director of Technical Service
Since March 2003
Combination of 8 years experience in management of all types of technical services. If not on the tennis court, you may find him in the fitness center
thomase@futureindustries.com |
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Alyson Hartshorn
Purchasing
Executive Assistant
Since December 2004
Worked in the administrative/management field for over 10 years. Loves being a new mom and enjoys scrapbooking
alysonh@futureindustries.com |
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Erin Iversen
Receptionist
Since November 2007
Graduate of URI with a major in Communications. When not at work, she enjoys football, baseball, fashion and shopping
erini@futureindustries.com |
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Melissa McConnell
Executive Assistant
Certified Trainer
Since February 2007
Relocated from Worcester, MA Melissa has a background in communications support. Outside of work, she enjoys acting
melissam@futureindustries.com |
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Randi Phaneuf
Accounting Coordinator & Customer Relations Consultant
Since November 1999
Extensive background in customer service, likes to shop, take her dogs for long walks and loves watching General Hospital
randip@futureindustries.com |
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Amy Scott
Marketing Coordinator
Since August 2007
Graduate of WCSU with a major in Interactive Marketing. Enjoys cheerleading, scrapbooking & spending time with family and friends
amys@futureindustries.com |
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Sal Sforza
Technology Manager
Since October 2006
Worked as an IT consultant. If not hiking or skiing, you can find him riding his Harley Davidson
sals@futureindustries.com |
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Lorraine Tesla
Accounts Receivable
Since September 2001
Worked in the accounting field for over 15 years. When not at work, she likes to read, attend high school basketball games and watch reality television
lorrainet@futureindustries.com |
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Debbie Vinhais
Senior Sales Support
Since June 1999
Was involved for many years in the printing industry as a typographer, is a huge fan of women's college basketball, especially UConn. Also enjoys attending CT Sun WNBA games
debbiev@futureindustries.com |
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Jordan Weinstein
Salon Technical Support
Since September 1999
Was a professional musician for 25 years. As a bass player with Mama Kettle, Jordan toured the country with Bon Jovi, Lynard Skynard, Tesla, Bad Company and Ted Nugent. He still remains an active musician playing clubs and functions
jordanw@futureindustries.com |
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David Durgy
Senior Customer Relations Specialist
Since December 2002
In retail and retail management for 20 years. Devoted Red Sox fan and is also a woodworking enthusiast
davidd@futureindustries.com |
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Doreen Crescimano
Salon Consultant
Since March 2006
Involved and helped train in the hair salon business for over 10 years. Actively involved in the 16th century historial reenactment including creating the costumes
doreenc@futureindustries.com |
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Stacey Marotto
Customer Relations Specialist
Since September 2007
Graduate of WCSU with a degree in marketing. When not at work enjoys shopping, the beach, going out with friends and of course tanning!!
staceym@futureindustries.com |
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Salon Consultant Team - Lotions/Lamps |
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Lorraine Borowy
Salon Consultant
Since July 2003
Carries 5 years of sales management experience in the distributor industry. If not spending quality time at the athletic club, will be enjoying it with good friends
lorraineb@futureindustries.com |
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Kendall Deorio
Salon Consultant
Since October 2007
Worked in the travel industry for over 17 years. Loves movies, cooking and travel. Also enjoys being a Mom
kendalld@futureindustries.com |
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Gina Palazzolo
Salon Consultant
Since March 2006
Managerial position in the retail business world. Enthusiastic Yankee fan as well as a strong supporter of Peewee and Little League
ginap@futureindustries.com |
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Ashley Kordorsky
Salon Consultant and Assistant to VP of Equipment Sales
Since September 2008
Graduate of Salve Regina University with a degree in Marketing. Worked in a hair and tanning salon since the age of 16. Loves being with family, going out with friends, the beauty industry, and the color pink
ashleyk@futureindustries.com
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Toni Rodriguez
Senior Salon Consultant
Since November 1998
Bringing years of selling and consulting experience in the beauty industry. When not working enjoys going out to dinner (aka not cooking!) and shooting pool with family and friends
tonir@futureindustries.com |
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Lori Janosko
Salon Consultant
Since November 2008
Spent many years as a service coordinator and as a manager/partner in a tanning salon. In her spare time, Lori likes watching Women's basketball, spending time with family and friends and loves being a mom!
lorij@futureindustries.com |
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Warehouse Staff
From left to right
Jim Walker
John Kristy
Josey Kovalik
Jamie Zimmerman
Irina Kadysheva
Joan DeAngelo
Pat Carey
irinak@futureindustries.com
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