Our Team

Randall Weis, President and Founder

In 1990, Randy's strong entrepreneurial spirit and keen industry vision culminated in the launch of his own full-service flooring maintenance company serving the commercial market. His extensive experience in various management positions with a major international pharmaceutical company, coupled with industry affiliations—Randy was a founding member of the Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity (Cincinnati, OH), founder and first president of the Association of Interstate Commerce Commission Practitioners and president of the National Council of Physical Distribution Managers—had yielded extensive industry resources and a solid background in facilities management.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Logistics and Instructor of Logistics and Curriculum Advisor at the same institution, Randy was the youngest person on record to be admitted to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission at the age of 20.

After the launch of RD Weis Companies, he quickly recognized the benefits of working with manufacturer-specified cleaning programs and established a relationship with Milliken, one of the world's leading textile manufacturers. In 1996, he formalized his company's successful relationship with Milliken by becoming an authorized MilliCare® Commercial Carpet Care franchisee and then focused on expanding RD Weis Companies's range of product and service offerings.

Randy shares his industry expertise while playing an active role in multiple industry, civic and cultural associations. He is the sitting Chairman of the StarNet® Commercial Flooring Cooperative (where he also served two terms as Director); Board Member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association; Board Member of the Fairfield Arts Council; past Board Member of IFMA, Hudson Valley Chapter; and past Board Member and Director of Membership of IFMA, Connecticut Chapter.

A frequent contributor to industry publications, Randy has been quoted in and written articles for a variety of publications including Crain's New York Business, New York Real Estate Journal, Cleaning & Maintenance Management, Today's Facility Manager, Facilities Design & Management, Better Buildings, Carpet & Rug Industry and Real Estate New York.

Kevin Kingsland, Director of National Accounts

Promoted to his current position in June of 2006, Kevin is charged with growing RD Weis's, full range of service offerings in the national market. His primary efforts are focused on maximizing opportunities for service expansion to existing clients and pursuing a broadening scope of nationwide multi-location retail accounts. Kevin joined the company in the early 90s as Operations Manager and, within a short time, was promoted to Manager of National Accounts. He remained in this position until he was named Director of Sales. As such, he oversaw the Port Chester and New Jersey offices and sales staff, developing and implementing new sales initiatives, including the creation of a protocol for new sales associates, and enlarging the company's market share in flooring maintenance. Kevin was elected to the Board of the Hudson Valley Chapter of IFMA and currently serves as Treasurer. He holds an Associates Degree in Business from Norwalk Community College.

Mark Arbogast, Vice President of Strategic Services/Port Chester NY

Mark Arbogast joins RD Weis as Vice President of Strategic Services, with a distinguished career in the flooring business with Mannington, Bentley Prince Street, and Mondo. Mark works out of our Port Chester office covering strategic accounts, and is our Mondo representative for the New England area. Mark began his flooring career with Mannington as a Strategic Account Manager and then moved on to Bentley Prince Street where he was the US VP of Sales. After Bentley, Mark worked for Mondo where he headed up their US introduction of commercial rubber flooring. Mark and his wife Vicki live in Wilton, CT and are proud parents of two teenage daughters, Natalie and Charlotte. Mark hails from Buffalo, NY and is a graduate of Canisius College.

Charlie Davis, Sales Associate, Albany, NY

Charlie grew up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts where he owned his own installation company for 19 years. After moving to the New York area in 2005, he made the switch from installation to sales. Charlie has been a Certified Asbestos Supervisor since 2008. He has two boys, Andrew and Jesse and has been married to RD Weis colleague Karen Davis since 1994.

Karen Davis, Sales Associate, Albany, NY

Karen hails from Lenox, Massachusetts and has been involved in the oversight and scheduling of installations along with customer relations for 17 years. She relocated to New York in 2005 and later began working fulltime in Sales and Marketing. She is married to Chalie Davis and together they have two boys, Andrew, 17 and Jesse, 13.

Kerry Eldridge, Sales Associate, Detroit, MI

Kerry joined the RD Weis team in October 2010. With over 25 year of experience in sales and business development in the commercial interiors industry, Kerry brings added value services to his clients, including the benefit of his technical expertise and his deep knowledge of modern facilities operations. Kerry holds a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University in Michigan.

Vic Fotia, Vice President of Operations

Vic Fotia joined RD Weis in 1994 as a Carpet Technician and quickly rose through the ranks, holding the positions of Lead Technician, Field Coordinator, Operations Supervisor of the CT office, Assistant to the Operations Manager based in the Port Chester Headquarters, Night-time Supervisor and, currently, Manager of Operations. He is responsible for overseeing the duties of more than 20 Technicians and two Night Field Supervisors in the Port Chester, NY Metro, NJ and Lower CT areas. A committed, "hands-on" manager, Vic, along with Chris Dias, Operations Logistical Supervisor, continues to put RD Weis customers first and plays a huge role in assuring company growth. Vic, a native of Port Chester, is a die-hard Yankees fan and he prides himself on never missing a game!

Kim Francis, Contract Sales and National Accounts, Port Chester NY

Kim Francis joined RD Weis Companies in 2008 after fifteen years in the spa industry, where as a fully licensed cosmetologist she worked as manager and educator. Kim's salon won several awards, and her service background, humor, and concern for others makes Kim a great asset to our Telemarketing/Marketing and National Accounts departments.

Sheri Gorman, LEED AP, Director of Business Development and Marketing

Sheri is responsible for developing new sales contracts and supervising existing customer accounts in the New York metro area, with a focus on A&D, end–user and dealer accounts. Having joined the RD Weis sales team in January of 2007, Sheri brings a wealth of valuable experience in the A&D market to her current position. A LEED AP and credentialed with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, along with additional academic and professional training and CEU Certification, Sheri has worked in sales for a variety of companies as an Architectural & Design Specialist for the past 15 years. As A&D Specialist with Milliken & Company, she acquired experience in carpet tile specification for the Top 100 Interior Design Firms in the New York metro area, and was responsible for leading the company's A&D strategy in this region. Sheri is affiliated with IIDA, AIA, ASID, NEWH, PWC and StarNet.

Derrick Hines, Operations Manager, Albany NY

Derrick joined the RD Weis operations team in the Fall of 2004, when the company acquired the assets of The Invironmentalists™ (formerly known as DuPont Flooring Systems). In his current position Derrick is responsible for overseeing the duties of RD Weis Technicians and Field Supervisors in the Upstate area. A committed, "hands-on" manager, he brings close to 20 years' experience in the flooring and facilities maintenance industries to RD Weis' clients. Previously he served as Operations Manager for The Invironmentalists' Albany-based business for seven years, and, before that, as Director of Environmental Services for a healthcare facility. Derrick is an avowed cruiser—he's passionate about travel aboard luxury cruise ships, and vacations this way as often as time and resources permit.

Mike Lazore, Sales Associate/Rochester NY

Mike Lazore joined our team in March 2011, working to help the general contractor market throughout Central, Western, and the Southern Tier of New York State, as well as estimating for our office staff. Mike has been an active and successful sales leader in NYS contract sales and will continue that role at RD Weis Companies. He has experience in installations and moisture remediation, having owned his own installation company for many years. Previously, Mike worked at Dupont Flooring Systems and is known for his hard work and dedication.

Christine Lee, Business Development, Sales/Rochester NY

Christine Lee joins our team in March 2011 as liaison to the Rochester area A & D community and will work closely with them to better establish RD Weis Companies brand identity. Her past work experience is primarily in education: Christine worked as an Information Specialist with many schools systems in Massachusetts and California. Previously, she sold real estate in the Dallas market for Merrill Lynch and achieved top sales and listing honors.

Jeanne Love, Senior Account Executive/NY

After a 15-year career in sales, customer service, office management, purchasing, planning and inventory control in commercial, manufacturing and engineering environments, Jeanne joined RD Weis in 1998. Based in Denville, New Jersey, she is responsible for developing new corporate sales contracts, managing service schedules and supervising existing customer accounts.

Ed Maffia, Senior Account Executive/Metro NY

Ed joined The Invironmentalists™ sales staff in 1998, and has been responsible for the development of new accounts for their trademarked carpet maintenance system, ResisTech™. With RD Weis' acquisition of The Invironmentalists' New York, NY and Canton, MA offices in June of 2004, Ed continues to service current ResisTech accounts, while selling this cleaning/maintenance system to prospects in the New York metro area. He holds a bachelor's degree from Iona College, and completed post-graduate work in business at George Mason University.

Jay Marr, Regional Manager/Boston

Jay Marr joined the RD Weis Companies team in August 2009 as Regional Manager for our Boston territory. Jay manages market development and operations and helps Boston area clients succeed with cleaner, healthier workplaces. Jay began his career in the early 90's in the floor care business on the West coast working for three different firms in Los Angeles, Albuquerque, and Phoenix. Four years ago, Jay and his family moved to Boston where he was Market Leader for Corporate Care. Jay has a proven track record in service and has worked most of his life in the flooring and floor care industry. We are excited to have someone with Jay's background and knowledge leading our Boston office.

Jay and his wife Becky are both from the West coast, but have found the lifestyle and surroundings of New England to their liking, with their three children, Jordan, Lacey and Ian. When not at work, Jay enjoys playing golf, watching golf, and taking car trips with his family.

Christopher Mancus, General Manager/Detroit

Chris joined RD Weis' Port Chester headquarters in 1999 as Manager of Procurement & Warehousing. He was soon promoted to Manager of Operations, during which time he was charged with supervising all operational issues from labor to logistics. Earlier experience was primarily in inventory control and sales management. Having relocated to the Detroit area, Chris was appointed to the newly established position of General Manager/Detroit in early 2006.

Robert McGill, Senior Account Executive/Port Chester NY

Rob joined the RD Weis Companies team in May 2010. With 22 years of experience in commercial floor covering, and familiar with manufacturers and commercial dealers, Rob brings a wealth of skills and knowledge regarding project consulting, estimating, procurement, project management, and development. Rob is a deeply committed sustainability specialist, advising on and creating economically and ecologically viable solutions for corporate, healthcare, A&D, and commercial interiors. An Associate Member of IFMA NY, Rob has a BA in Geology from Bucknell University.

James McVoy, Senior Account Executive/Port Chester NY

An RD Weis veteran, James started with the company soon after its founding as a field technician. His hard work and diligence quickly led to his promotion to lead technician and, then, to Manager of Operations. In 1993, James helped the company open its first branch office in East Hartford, CT. Developing business in the Hartford and Boston area markets, James served as RD Weis' Area Manager. After moving back to the Port Chester headquarters, he was promoted to his current position of Senior Account Executive. In this capacity, James is responsible for penetrating and servicing large accounts, developing new business relationships and educating clients and prospects on proper carpet selection, installation and maintenance.

Roberto Carlos Molina, Senior Project Manager / Estimator

Carlos joined RD Weis in the Fall of 2004, after having acquired close to a decade of experience with a Westchester-based flooring company. Hailing from El Salvador, Carlos family moved to the Port Chester area when he was 11 years old. College courses in architecture amply prepared Carlos for working with blueprints, AutoCAD files, etc., in order to perform project estimating. And his several years as an installer with his previous employer, followed by promotion into management positions, have equipped him with the skills for project management. He oversees jobs out of the Port Chester corporate headquarters and some of the metro area jobs. As Carlos likes to say, "The jobs start with me and end with me. It's great—I get to see the final results!"

M. Valerie Moody, Regional Vice President/Hartford CT

Valerie joined RD Weis in 1997, after a 16-year career in sales, marketing and account management positions in the travel/hospitality and pharmaceutical industries. Based in the S. Windsor, CT office, she supervises business activities, develops new accounts and manages existing accounts in the Hartford area. An experienced sales and marketing professional with a diverse background, Valerie is a valued member of RD Weis' metropolitan New York and Connecticut-based account and customer service team.

Joe Pedalino, Manager, Business Development/Metro NY

Joe Pedalino joined our team in New Jersey as Manager-Business Development, reporting to George Ringel. Joe is a 20+ year veteran of floor covering, working with both Milliken and Patcraft/Shaw. During his time with both these mills, Joe did substantial business with RD Weis Companies and was a terrific mill partner through the years, working on some of our largest projects, including Verizon World Headquarters, Toys R Us, and ETS. An effective and tireless sales executive, Joe put Milliken and Patcraft on the map in New Jersey. Joe is the proud father of two, Gail and Sammy, and is very involved in soccer, camping and all of the important activities of adolescents. Joe, an avid Yankees baseball fan, is a graduate of Seton Hall.

Michael D. Pendergast, Senior Account Executive/Central NY

Mike joined RD Weis as Regional Manager for Central New York, with responsibilities for opening a new branch office in Victor, NY. Mike has experience in all areas of carpeting, maintenance and facilities' management, as well as a dedication to customer service. Since joining the company in 1998, he has focused his efforts primarily on building carpet selection, installation, reuse and renewal business in the Rochester, Syracuse and Binghamton areas. Prior to RD Weis, Mike was a Department Manager for Office Environments, Asheville, NC, where he started in 1991.

Larry Riggi, Manager, Maintenance Operations/Central/Western, NY

Larry joined the RD Weis operations team at the close of 2004, when the company acquired the assets of The Invironmentalists™ (formerly known as DuPont Flooring Systems), where he was Operations Manager for two years. In his current position he manages all aspects of operations including the output of the Rochester office's six technicians, along with warehouse operations and vehicle fleet. Before joining The Invironmentalists, Larry was sole proprietor of his own janitorial services company, which he launched in 1992 and eventually expanded to three locations in Upstate/Central New York. Nowadays, Larry spends his leisure time camping with his family, and rooting for the Yankees and the Buffalo Bills.

George Ringel, Regional Vice President/Metro NY

With over three decades of sales/marketing experience in the flooring industry, George brings a wealth of knowledge and customer service skills to RD Weis. Prior to joining The Invironmentalists in early 2004, he served as vice president of a major flooring company's commercial division, which generated in excess of 13 million dollars in sales, where he implemented a national accounts program. George's vast experience encompasses everything from management positions with major-name carpet mills to store/sales manager responsibilities, so he knows the flooring industry literally from the ground up!

Rose Salerno, National Accounts Representative

Rose assumed her current position in June of '06, with full responsibility for customer service and managing RD Weis‚ national accounts programs. She began her career at RD Weis in 1998 as Customer Service Coordinator and, within the year, was promoted to Procurement Supervisor. Prior to joining RD Weis, Rose worked in various administrative capacities for Loral Space & Communications and The Wackenhut Corporation. Rose holds an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies from the Wood School, New York, NY.

Jose Segarra, Senior Account Manager/Metro NY

Jose joined the RD Weis team in October 2005, as in–house liaison to the government and healthcare markets. Based out of the New York offices, Jose was charged with expanding current clients' familiarity with RD Weis' varied products and services. In September 2009, Jose was promoted to Senior Account Manager for the Metro NY area, with special emphasis on the government, education, and health care markets. Jose introduces our company's flooring and related capabilities to prospects, assisting them in their specifications. Jose brings extensive experience to his current role from the flooring and telecommunications fields.

Rob Shannon, Senior Account Executive/Metro NY

Robert Shannon joined the RD Weis sales team in March 2005, and is responsible for expanding the company's market share in carpet maintenance and product installation in the New York City and New Jersey territories. He brings 25 years of successful selling skills to RD Weis. A former member of The Invironmentalists™ NYC sales force, his familiarity with maintenance technologies will benefit current and prospective clients alike. With an M.B.A. in Marketing from Hofstra University, Rob has successfully applied his knowledge and aptitude to various sales positions in consumables and sporting goods, and several positions in the banking industry.

Rosa M. Spoto, Chief of Staff HR

Rosa has, since her hire at RD Weis in 1993, been promoted through a series of appointments, each with increasing responsibilities and prominence. She holds a Certificate in Human Resources from Manhattanville College and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. As Chief of Staff, she oversees the entire finance organization, as well as Employee Relations, Recruiting, Implementation of policies and procedures, Benefits, Compensation, Training and Development, Payroll, file maintenance and employee recognitions and strategic alliances with consultants throughout all seven RD Weis office locations.

Rosa has also served RD Weis Companies as Director, Administration & Operations/Metro NY, during which time she was responsible for the integration of The Invironmentalists' sales and maintenance operations with those of RD Weis'. Prior to this, Rosa served for two years as Manager, Projects & Services, charged with oversight on Purchasing, Inventory Control, Project Accounting, Contract Services and Installation Services in the Port Chester headquarters. She first joined RD Weis in an administrative role, was soon promoted to Manager of Retail Sales, and then to Projects Manager in 1996. Rosa earned her BA in Business Administration from Pace University.

Ernie Wheeler, Regional Vice President

Carpet industry veteran Ernie Wheeler joined the RD Weis sales team in December 2006, based out of the company’s Rochester, NY offices. Ernie, who is charged with developing new corporate education and healthcare sales contracts and supervising existing customer accounts in the Central and Western New York regions, brings extensive experience in the commercial sector to his current position, having worked as a mill rep for Lees/Mohasco in Upstate New York and Virginia, and in floor covering/maintenance sales with DuPont Flooring Systems in the Rochester area. Most recently, Ernie was Sales Manager in the Rochester branch of Rochester Flooring Resource. A graduate of St. John Fisher College with a BA in Communications, Ernie is known in the industry as a consummate professional and is very well liked both on the end user side, and by mill reps that service Upstate NY. Ernie is married and has three children.

Angela Zeolla, General Accountant

Recently promoted to General Accountant in recognition of her expertise and efficiency, Angela joined RD Weis in 1998, as Accounting Manager, after four years' experience in office management and production. She was simultaneously enrolled at Iona College, from which she later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Based in the Port Chester headquarters, Angela is responsible for all of the company's day–to–day accounting operations.