Meet The Team
Meet the team at Allied Flooring, Paint, & Design—they all have you covered!
You’ll find that members of our sales and design team are highly skilled and creative. Each possesses years of design experience, and the desire to find the right fit for you.
Come to us with your questions and a member of our team will find the perfect solution that fits both your home or business and your budget.
Mario Tedeschi
Partner, President
Mario Tedeschi
Partner, President
Mario Tedeschi started Allied Flooring, Paint and Design in 1998 with a passion for helping people create the home of their dreams. He continues to run operations today, with a goal of making every customer feel like they are part of the family. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in communications, he began his career selling paint and flooring with a major manufacturer before deciding to open his own shop about a decade later.
A City Councilor in his hometown of Agawam, he and his wife are proud of their three children. He enjoys giving back to his community and also serves on the board of the Agawam Rotary Club and the Captain Charles Leonard House.
Jorge Morgado
Partner, President of Sales
Jorge Morgado
Partner, President of Sales
Jorge brings more than 25 years of experience having worked in flooring since he was in high school. Most recently with Tarkett, the third largest flooring manufacturer in the country, he has spent his career learning every facet of the industry and makes customers feel at ease and comfortable.
A resident of East Longmeadow, he has three children who he loves cheering on during their various sporting events. After being part of the “Miracle on the Hudson” emergency plane landing in 2009, Jorge has decided to dedicate more time to giving back to the community and is on the board of the East Longmeadow Soccer Association.
Andrew Okun
Property Management and Commercial Sales
Andrew Okun
Property Management and Commercial Sales
With more than 25 years of experience, including 14 with us, Andy works out of our Agawam location to assist our commercial clients large and small with their flooring projects, ensuring that all flooring needs are met to the customers satisfaction and specification.
Before joining the Allied team, Andy worked as a territory manager for Mohawk Industries. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Yeshiva University in New York and an MBA from Western New England University.
Andy lives in Longmeadow with his wife and two children. He has a love of meteorology and also enjoys hiking and traveling.
Donna Rinaldi
Sales and Design Associate
Donna Rinaldi
Sales and Design Associate
Donna has been a member of our team since 2018 and possesses more than 30 years of experience in the industry, including 15 spent as an independent contractor measuring, estimating and installing flooring. Based in our East Longmeadow store, she provides sales, design and installation support paired with exceptional customer service.
A resident of Springfield, Donna enjoys spending time with her children and two grandchildren, as well as reading and going for walks. Active within the community, she divides her time advocating for animals, especially dogs, by organizing charitable drives for various local agencies, and volunteering at the Pregnancy Care Center in Springfield where she provides counseling and resources to pregnant moms and their young children.
Jo Ann Dusza-Athas
Sales and Design Associate
Jo Ann Dusza-Athas
Sales and Design Associate
Jo Ann Dusza-Athas joined the Allied Flooring, Paint and Design team in 2018 with more than 35 years of experience in the field. She is certified by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and operates as our East Longmeadow location’s interior designer, color consultant and window treatment specialist.
As our ASID certified specialist, Jo Ann can consult with homeowners, property managers and commercial contractors to help them achieve their unique style or overall vision. When it comes to creating beautiful interiors, she’s got you covered. Jo Ann is adept at providing customers with color and fabric selections and can even perform in-home consultations.
Jo Ann lives in Chicopee with her husband Ted. They have two children and seven grandchildren.
Lissa Rivera
Sales and Design Associate
Lissa Rivera
Sales and Design Associate
With 16+ years of experience, Lissa is responsible for property management and the commercial accounts for our Agawam location. She also works with contractors on new construction and property flips, provides competitive pricing on flooring and tile, and offers her design expertise when needed.
A born-and-raised Enfield, Connecticut resident, Lissa completed an associate degree in business as Asnuntuck Community College. During her time at Allied, she has developed a passion for design, and finds seeing projects through from start to completion very fulfilling.
Pamela Ronca
Sales and Design Associate
Pamela Ronca
Sales and Design Associate
Joining us with more than three decades of relevant experience, Pamela is responsible for the sale and design of flooring products at our Agawam location. As a former remodeling contractor and real estate sales associate, she knows home design from her experiences, making her a perfect match for the Allied Flooring, Paint and Design team. Pamela received an Associate Degree in business management from Massachusetts Bay Community College.
Pamela is also involved in making a difference in western Massachusetts, volunteering her time with Help Our Kids, an organization providing guidance, job skills and more to foster care teenagers in the region. She also believes in supporting Rays of Hope. The organization raises money to provide funding for state-of-the-art equipment, breast health programs and outreach and education throughout Baystate Health as well as providing grants for complementary therapies and cancer programs to our community partners throughout western Massachusetts.
Scott Day
Sales and Design Associate
Scott Day
Sales and Design Associate
Scott has been a part of the Allied Flooring, Paint and Design team since 1999. Serving as a sales and design associate, he helps customers select and purchase vinyl, wood, tile and carpet products at our Agawam location. During his tenure, Scott has gained a wealth of knowledge that allows him to evaluate and recommend flooring options delivered with an exceptional level of personalized customer service.
Scott holds a bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University, and resides in Palmer with his wife, Catharine and three children Meghan, Aidan and Kathleen. In his free time, he enjoys frequenting their high school sporting and extracurricular events.
Since 2009, Scott has served as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 164 in Palmer, which has allowed him to take part in numerous community services projects. Every Easter, his troop clears a path for a local church’s Sunrise Service and they also built a wheelchair accessible walking path along the Swift River in Bondsville.
Jim Nadeau
Store Manager
Jim Nadeau
Store Manager
With more than 35 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Jim Nadeau is a vital asset to our Agawam store, where he has been leading the team as store manager for close to two decades. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Jim oversees and manages all paint-related business.
During his previous tenure at The Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Jim was a four-time winner of the President’s Club Spectrum of Excellence Award. A resident of Holyoke, he enjoys running, traveling and reading in his spare time.
Peter Ulias
Assistant Manager
Peter Ulias
Assistant Manager
Peter Ulias has been an assistant manager with Allied for more than 15 years, helping to keep our Agawam location at peak performance. With more than three decades of experience in the industry, he lends his wealth of knowledge to customers every day, helping them choose the best paint options. A dedicated employee, he is not afraid to get his hands dirty and mix paint or stock the shelves if needed.
A resident of Westfield, Peter enjoys spending time with his large extended family. He also loves to play guitar, listening to music, reading and running.
