Tom McGuire

PRESIDENT

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Tom McGuire brings over fifteen years of experience from all angles of the contract furniture industry to WorkSpaces LLC. He worked with Chasens Business Interiors, a Herman Miller dealership, from 1994 to 2000 during which time he was recognized as the company’s top producer. In addition to handling the demanding U.S. Department of the Treasury account, he successfully completed prestigious projects that included the Secret Service Headquarters Building, the Peace Corps Headquarters Building, and the Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters Building. Tom left Chasens after serving as Director of New Business Development in 2000 to pursue career opportunities with Knoll in New York City. As a manufacturer’s representative, he utilized all resources available to him from multiple disciplines, allowing him to facilitate and oversee projects from start to completion. He also called on small-to-medium sized design firms during his time with Knoll.

Tom’s ability to listen and to translate ideas, desires, and project requirements learned from meetings with clients into reality have resulted in a highly satisfied client base for projects of all sizes. In 2006, Tom founded WorkSpaces LLC as a model dealership, unique in every right—based on knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned from an extensive, impressive career in the industry. In just five years now, the firm has seen unparalleled growth in every way possible: including personnel, commercial sales, government sales, project-driven business, account-driven business, and design firm-driven business.

Tom received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree concentrating in finance and international marketing from LaSalle University and has a degree in Business Management from DeSalles University.

Adrian Massiah

PRINCIPAL, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Adrian started his career in the contract interiors industry in 1995 at Chasen’s Business Interiors where he served a diverse range of clients including the American Chemical Society, DynCorp, and Lockheed Martin. In 1999, Adrian left Chasen’s to join Milliken & Company as a manufacturer’s representative in their contract carpet division. In that role, he worked extensively with the A&D community, end-users, and distributors, which provided him with a broad knowledge of the industry and experience to be able to manage projects successfully. His clients included firms such as IBM, Verizon Communications and Navy Federal Credit Union as well as several local, state, and federal government agencies.

Adrian is a native of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago, growing up there and also in London, England. He moved to the United States in 1989 to attend the University of Pennsylvania where he studied Economics and History.

Adrian is one of the founding partners of WorkSpaces LLC and played the role of a consultant to the organization before joining full-time in January 2010 as its Chief Operations Officer.

Elsa Driscoll

PRINCIPAL, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Elsa Driscoll is an accomplished seasoned professional who has worked in the corporate interior design field for over 15 years. Originally trained as an architect with a BS In Architecture from the NY Institute of Technology, she soon found employment as an interior designer for one of the major architectural design firms in NYC - The Phillips Group. There she developed her skills as an effective FFE specialist. After 8 years, elsa took a position as a senior designer and promoted to Director of FFE within a mid size architectural corporate interiors firm located in Chelsea - The Mufson Patrnership. There she proved to be a valuable asset by fully managing the furniture procurement process on several projects simultaneously. Elsa's dedicated service style approach combined with a professional integrity has been the number one reason clients request her full participation in overseeing their projects time and again.

As a native New Yorker, Elsa enjoys the diversity of living in a big city and exploring the different up and coming shopping venues, restaurants and exhibits.

Mindy Williams-McElearney

PRINCIPAL, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Mindy Williams-McElearney currently serves as a Principal with WorksSpaces, a firm comprised of collaborative workplace consultants providing strategic furniture solutions for the commercial environment with offices in New York, Washington DC and Baltimore, MD.  She brings with her over 19 years of experience working in partnership with the real estate, design and construction industries.  Mindy works closely with the other principals of WorkSpaces to create and implement strategic sales & marketing practices, establishing & maintaining client relationships and actively participating in related industry events & organizations to ensure a high level of visibility for the firm.

Mindy is also extremely involved in several industry organizations.  She currently serves on the Executive Board of the NYC Chapter of CoreNet as the Secretary, Chair of the Administration Committee and is an active member on the Golf Committee.  She also chairs the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Awards Committee, and serves on the Dinner & Golf Outing Committees.  

Prior to joining WorkSpaces, she worked with IA Interior Architects as their Director of Business Development, served as the Business Development Manager for TSC Design Associates and spent 13 years at Knoll, Inc.

Brett Kaplan, LEED AP

PRINCIPAL, SALES TEAM MANAGER

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Before joining WorkSpaces, LLC., as Principal and Sales Team Manager, Brett was an Account Manager with one of the largest Herman Miller Dealerships in the US. At that organization, he executed the successful completion of many sizeable and complex furniture projects including Beekman Tower by Frank Gehry, Bailey House – The Rand Harland Center, Queens Library Children’s Discovery Center, Allen & Overy, LLP., MediaMath.com, New York Public Library – St. Agnes Branch, North General Hospital in Manhattan, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, Velocity Broadcasting, among many others.

Before joining the contract furniture industry, Brett had managerial roles at major cosmetics companies, Revlon and Avon. After 8 years in the beauty industry, he went back to school to earn his MBA from The George Washington University where he graduated in 2008. In 1999, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University with a degree in Marketing.

Brett’s 12 years+ of creative management experience coupled with as many years of client relationship building positions him perfectly to not only manage, but to exceed his client’s expectations at every turn.

John DeBell, IIDA, LEED AP

PRINCIPAL, SALES TEAM MANAGER

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John DeBell will serve as a Sales Team Manager for WorkSpaces New York City. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from Virginia Tech in Hospitality and Tourism Management. After working as a manager for Hyatt Hotels he decided to make a career change and received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Interior Design from Marymount University.

Prior to joining WorkSpaces John worked for 8 years practicing interior design for large corporate architecture firms and was involved in all aspects of the Interior Design process from programming through contract administration. He brings a breadth of project management experience from his former life. John focused on both large and small corporate clients with a specialty in helping to develop corporate accounts. Other client types John has been involved in include, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Associations.

As a team lead heading up a sales team of three John will use his prior experience as a senior corporate designer to help guide the team on every project. He has vast experience facilitating the furniture selection process and will be able to use that management experience to ensure successful client relationships. Past clients include Northrop Grumman, Cisco, IBM, Vornado Realty, CACI, NOAA, Department of Defense, AOL, Georgetown University Hospital, as well as a varios large and small associations.

When not working John is an avid traveler and is always seeking new exotic locations to visit. He also enjoys cycling and running and is currently training for his first triathlon.

Jamie Meyers

PRINCIPAL, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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As a Senior Project Manager for WorkSpaces LLC, Jamie is responsible for both the front-end and back-end tasks required for the successful installation of major projects. He works hand-in-hand with his teammates Brett Kaplan and Gerard Genevieve to ensure that all aspects of each project’s coordination are seamlessly executed.

Before joining WorkSpaces LLC, in February 2011 Jamie Meyers was a project manager for Knoll in New York. In his 10 years at Knoll he managed J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.’s corporate national furniture standards, as well as multiple projects in the New York area exceeding one million square feet each. Some of these projects include Skadden Arps at 4 Times Square, MTV Networks at 345 Hudson, and Verizon's global headquarters in New Jersey.

Prior to working with Knoll, Jamie lived in Washington, DC and worked as a relocation consultant for the renovation of the Pentagon and numerous government clients. Jamie was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas and earned a BBA from the University of Memphis in 1993.

Jamie has also been an artist most of his life and trys to spend time every weekend painting. Some of his works are showcased in his art website.

Gerold Belle

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Gerold Belle is a Native New Yorker, and comes to us with a definitive background in Sales. Gerold attended West Virginia University, and went on to work for the prestigious JP Morgan Chase and Co. in their New York and London Office. While at JP Morgan Chase, Gerold took on a number of roles over the course of several years, most notably on the Foreign Exchange Desk as a Middle Markets Sales Trader. Gerold facilitated and developed a great deal of business before leaving to join Carlisle Blue Wave, a New York City Startup Hedge Fund. It was at the fund that Gerold really rolled up his sleeves and perfected the art of Business Development. Gerold now occupies the role of Business Development Manager, here at WorkSpaces LLC., with an emphasis on the Broker Community and End Users.

Jake Sweet

PROJECT MANAGER

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A Project Manager specializing in Architecture and Interiors, Jake brings to the WorkSpaces LLC team a diverse array of both experience and skill. Having worked as a developer, preservationist, architect and interior designer, he is both capable and at ease in a variety of roles.

Jake is strongly self-sufficient yet collectively minded and is dedicated to forging supportive, durable connections between colleagues and clients alike. Pronounced by an inventive and industrious nature his work is keenly organized, solutions oriented, and results driven. His readiness and flexibility to the unique challenges of every project has contributed to his successes and growing list of exclusive client residences from companies such as AmTrust Financial Services, DKR Fusion, and Chanel USA.  

Successfully completing three years of Master’s level design studio and coursework, Jake graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and was accepted to Pratt Institute in pursuit of a Master’s of Architecture in Urban Planning and Adaptive Reuse.

Joseph F. Porto, III

PROJECT MANAGER

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Prior to joining Workspaces LLC, Joe Porto had a diverse background that created a unique blend for his current position as a Project Manager. Joe began his career in hands-on construction capacities and simultaneously worked as a bank teller, as well as interning with Bloomberg Financial and the Bank of New York, while completing his Bachelor's degree with St. John's University in Computer Science.

As far-fetched as this background may seem, it is actually quite relative to the tasks involved within the Contract Furniture world, as it encompasses elements of construction, finance, and computer applications. In 2007, Joe stepped into a Project Coordinator role with a Contract Furniture dealership in Manhattan and eventually moved on to a Project Management position with a boutique trading desk manufacturer. In that role, he managed large and small projects within a variety of industries ranging from financial to energy, across the United States. Some of the larger projects included clients such as Merrill Lynch, Louis Dreyfus, and PG&E.

Joe is enthusiastic that his experience and professionalism will help in establishing a strong reputation for the New York office of Workspaces LLC, as a premier NYC Contract Furniture dealership.

Meagan Rossi

PROJECT MANAGER / ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

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Meagan joined WorkSpaces as her introduction into the furniture world. Prior to joining the New York team, she received an MPA in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Columbia University. After graduating, she worked at the University as a Sustainability Associate, helping to evaluate best practices and develop future goals. The bulk of this work involved assessing building energy efficiency for both current use and for planning purposes. She plans to bring this important sustainability focus to WorkSpaces projects through LEED and by offering long-term furniture solutions to clients.

In her free time, Meagan enjoys running and biking. She is also a freelance writer on environmental topics.

Mary Connelly

PROJECT MANAGER

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With a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Roger Williams University and five years of experience within the commercial furniture industry, Mary has worked on very large and highly visible accounts such as AIG, the Federal Reserve Bank, and NYU Hospital. Mary’s work is characterized by her keen attention to detail, efficient organizational skills, and a clear understanding of all job related information.  She is highly focused on supporting deadline driven tasks, identifying all objectives, and resolving issues throughout all project stages.

Mary has a well-developed ability to solve problems that has proven particularly valuable in all aspects of account management as well as building and maintaining successful relationships with clients.

Mary’s understanding of project expectations and her consistent positive outlook have proven to be an asset to not only clients, but to her fellow co-workers as well. 

Alexandra Savitt

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

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Alexandra Savitt has a sense of humor that is just as prominent as her work ethic. Her trademark giggle can fuel a positive and proactive work environment, making a Monday morning the new Friday afternoon.

With a Bachelor's degree in Advertising Design from SCAD, this Miami-born, Connecticut-native takes pride in everything she does, from rooting for a franchise that has yet to win a Super Bowl since '73, to diligently working on a project into the late hours of the night in order to get everything "just right."

Coming to WorkSpaces LLC from a top advertising agency in the Northeast region, Alexandra’s experience with designing and copywriting helps advance her marketing skill set. She continues to utilize her passion for visual and verbal communication on a daily basis as a proactive member of the WorkSpaces team. Her ambition drives her to take on a challenge, and she can find a clever solution to any creative problem that comes her way.

In her free time she enjoys sketching, stimulating conversations, and the occasional hot wing-eating contest.

Paul Bescher

CREATIVE/BRAND MANAGER

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Paul recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising from SCAD (the Savannah College of Art and Design), in Savannah, Georgia. Paul’s studies focused on branding, graphic and web design, Integrated Marketing Communications, business, copywriting, and creative concepting. While in school, Paul was one of twenty students chosen to represent SCAD in the National Student Advertising Competition – a year-long campaign research and planning competition.

While in Savannah, Paul served as Advertising Coordinator for a boutique ad agency/print shop, where he consulted on design work and maintained client relations.

A native Floridian, Paul loves the beach and the sunshine; however, he is just as happy being inside cooking for his family and friends, or playing with his Pug, Pugsley. A true artist at heart, Paul always tries to find time to express himself, even if it’s something as simple as a doodle on his calendar.

Tracey Gross

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

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A rare native Washingtonian, Tracey left the city for three years to attend The University of Pittsburgh, but returned to Washington to complete her double bachelor’s degrees in business finance and economics from the University of the District of Columbia.

After graduating college, Tracey worked in the accounting department of the Washington area’s only flooring distributor that specializes in environmentally friendly flooring. She joined WorkSpaces LLC’s team in January 2010 to take on the responsibilities in the accounts payable and receivables department.

Tracey enjoys starting the day early at the driving range. While she doesn’t consider herself the greatest golfer, she finds early mornings at golf course to be extremely peaceful.

Dane Ritter

OFFICE MANAGER

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Check back soon for Dane's Bio!