our team
our professional team is here
Our professional team, including key experts in sales, shipping, and operations, ensures smooth and timely delivery for your auction.
Shipping Manager
Mr. Joe Welding is a distinguished Marine veteran who has worked closely with master artists in the Fine Art industry, specifically the Ghiglieri family, for nearly two decades. Joe is an expert in customer service, logistical planning, and handling of Fine Art. He works directly with the foundries ensuring the highest standards in our quality control and leads in the support of a high team morale.
Joe oversees all trade show exhibitions as well as shipping and receiving. As part of the founding team, he has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company.
Chief Operating Officer
Ricky Reed has developed his expertise in Management with over a decade of experience in Hospitality Management, obtaining his first General Manager position at the age of 17. Ricky has a great ability to lead, always striving for excellence in operations. The commitment, integrity, and overall standard for greatness that Ricky brings to FM will help continue the company’s evolution of fine art along with its other expanding divisions. As an optimization expert, he will elevate the company into a worldwide distributor of fine art while helping the team to maintain a stellar reputation.
Marketing & Gallery Manager
Jessica is a highly accomplished Sales and Marketing Manager with a strong background in customer experience, sales, operations, and strategic marketing. With a formal education in sales and marketing, she rose through the ranks of a multinational company, achieving great success and multiple awards as a Key Account Sales Executive with a specialty in digital marketing and reseller opportunities. Jessica brings her attention to detail and international experience to the Foundry Michelangelo team, with a primary objective of connecting art lovers to the art they love.
President
Mr. Dilling is a life-long sales professional who prides himself on honesty, integrity, and service to his team. He currently serves on two charity, non-profit boards and embraces his veteran status by volunteering with several veteran related charities. With a vast history in sales across multiple types of business, Jason’s experience positions him for a seamless transition into the Fine Art industry. Jason brings to the company a drive and next level commitment to success earning him a reputation for pushing goals and breaking sales performance records. His expertise is focused on revenue growth in all the company’s profit centers.
Founder and Chairman
Mark Russo has been heavily involved in the fine art market for the past 25 years dealing with Fortune 500 CEOs, physicians, celebrities, museums, and thousands of successful and influential collectors. Mr. Russo is an expert in sales communication, business management, and high-quality art. Working high-end trade shows, investment conferences and art exhibitions, Mr. Russo has generated over $100 million in sales of fine art during his career. Mr. Russo both directs and coordinates the sales effort of FM and is responsible for sales strategy, recruitment, training, budgeting, and promotions. Mr. Russo is responsible for the development of the highly successful and innovative sales model that has resulted in the unprecedented growth of the ‘Charitable Division’ at FM.
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