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 | Abe Malla - Founder Lights! Camera! Action! The captain's on deck... Everybody knows that in order to have a good crew you must have a great leader. Abe Malla must have been dreaming up his vision since he was a little lad. He started selling rugs back in 1992 and with his wit and his movie star like charm through the years he has made connections and developed allies in the rug industry. Speaking of a star... A Star Is Born! In 2003 World of Rugs was founded. At the time the Atlanta market was flooded with Rug suppliers but with Abe at the helm this stealth like company moved up through the ranks and exploded onto the scene as the Westside Foundry Home Furnishings showcasing itself as the new Atlanta premier lifestyle design center. |
 | David Lewis - Founder Once upon a time in the Heavens there were the Greek Titans of Olympus. Aphrodite, Hermes, Poseidon and Zeus, who was the most powerful of them all. Then there is Mr. David Lewis. A former Mount Olympian resident who is versed in the art of rug manufacturing and is the co owner of the Westside Foundry/World of Rugs. I'm sure he sat on his throne and threw Persian rugs down to the inhabitants of the earth while his brother Zeus threw Lighting bolts. David has a BS degree in Development Engineering and has traveled extensively across Asia. He has over 23 years of international sourcing and rug sales. Come into the FOUNDRY/World of Rugs and meet our mystical figure from Mount Olympus but be careful: he still has his mythological powers, a Schmeisser... |
 | Audry Bagley - Interior Designer Sister Clara tarot reading is now in session. I see... I see... Huh, Audry Bagley designing for the who's who of the Buckhead community. She has earned her BFA from Georgia State University and worked at one of the hottest design boutiques in the city, Pineapple House. Swirling around in my crystal ball is a premonition of Audry creating for her clients with her perfect smile and jovial personality. She uses her tenure to create beautiful interiors that are worthy of sister Clara herself, cause, you know she knows and sees all. |
 | Kevin Carter - Interior Designer "One of the worst design faux pas are drapery treatments that don't fit the windows." With a BS from Morris Harvey Chas in West Virginia and over 25 years of commercial and residential design experience Kevin Carter can outfit your interior design needs with grace, style and sophistication. He has managed a Beverly Hall store, one of the oldest designer boutiques in the Atlanta area. Kevin also owned and operated Kevin Carter Interiors. Mr. Carter has proven to be a great addendum to our team of creative professionals. |
 | Angela Sullivan -Interior Designer Moschino... Halston... Prada... This designer has a knack for the classics. Angie Sullivan fine tuned her creative skills in the fashion district of New York city. she worked her way through New York's Institute of Technology earning a BFA. She found high style in the world of Macy's where she developed star studded and international contacts with her design expertise. Angie went on to work for ABC Home and Carpet for 10 years becoming a sultan of lighting and floor coverings. Moving to the south Angie landed a position with the hottest designer resource at the time Horizon Pacific Home consulting in their rug department. She is currently the fierce diva of high style here at the Westside Foundry. |
 | Doug Thayer - Interior Designer Kandinsky was an abstract painter who was known for his works that were painted on both sides of the canvases. The same can be said about Doug Thayer, a prolific writer who's quite colorful in his creations. With Ivy League blood Doug is a Brown University graduate who later attended Rhode Island School of Design. Kandinsky... He studied and practiced creating Textiles, Flooring and Interior Design for over 30 years. Kandisky... Sculpting has been a passion of his. Kandinsky... I guess one could say that Doug is truly a new age renaissance man. Kandisky, or could it be he's just the modern day version of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (of Design)? Kandinsky... |
 | Bill Tochalauski - Rug Specialist A Screwdriver walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Hey, we have a drink named after you!" The Screwdriver responds, "You have a drink named Murray?" Watch out Seinfeld, this rug guru is no royal fool. Bill Tochalauski has been in the floor covering business for well over 10 years. He has traveled nationally earning the knowledge and developing the flavor to help assist you in bringing your space to life. He can provide you with a historic Hand Knotted Persian rug or a 100% wool Tufted rug and at the same time make you feel wonderful by being a comic relief. So if you need a rug and want to know everything about your investment take a trip to the Foundry and let Bill bring some rug knowledge and laughter into your life. |
 | Nohad Arslan - Rugs / Sales Manager Although you may catch him in one of those tight little super hero costumes with an N across his chest, Nohad Arslan is far from being a sidekick. He has been in the apparel industry for over 14 years before he found his way to World of Rugs. Nohad has worked in management here for over five years and is the muscle that holds us all together. Able to solve any problem with a single bound, rumble with the arch nemesis and come out squeaky clean. He stands proud with his shoulders back, hands on his sides with the wind blowing through his hair, a flash from a front tooth and swoosh he is off to save another city. |
 | Kiom Maraschiello - Customer service / Admin Mother Nature and Father Time have both been good to this genuinely spirited naturally creative beauty. With a major in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Fashion Merchandising, Kiom Maraschiello has over 27 years of experience in the Design industry serving the Wholesale, Retail, Commercial and Residential markets. Kiom, (pronounced "key-ahm" and correctly spelled as Qiyam) in Arabic means 'rising-standing' and exemplifies the reason for her longevity within the community. With a "can do" attitude, brilliant smile and a fierce pair of stilletto's in tow she is happy to oblige your Customer Service needs here at the Westside Foundry Home Furnishings! |
 | Missy McLendon - Customer service / Admin "Girls Who Run The World" Missy Mclendon may not be Beyonce but she possess the presence and the energy to run the world or at least the front counter here at the Westside Foundry. Missy has worked as an event planner before landing a position with the Donghia showroom located inside of A.D.A.C. Born in south Georgia she made her move to Atlanta to follow her big city bright lights dream while exploring her passion of Karaoke performances. Beyonce girl, you better watch out because Missy Mclendon has made her way to the Foundry and is going to set it off up in here!!! |
 | Dana Terrell - Visual / Merchandiser / Manager This guy is a kaleidoscope of creative ideas that are continuously generating. "I never stop dreaming and evolving as a designer. Although one of my basic design principles is form follows function, I can't help but to try to animate the functionality aspect of design." Dana Terrell has a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta. He has worked in the wholesale gift & Decorative accessory arena for over 22 years. Currently Dana T. is the Director of Merchandise for the Westside Foundry in Atlanta, GA. |
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Alisha Williams - Customer Care / Supervisor Walking the red carpet is nothing for this American beauty. Alisha Williams is the who's who of Atlanta's night life. The Beyonce of our local social scene. She can be seen strutting through with her head up and her hair bouncing to the beat of a hot club song. She comes to us with a history of business administration and a flair for fashion. Alisha is now applying her knowledge of retail business as well as her winning smile to the productivity here at Westside Foundry. |
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Kenya Hughes - Furniture / Sales Manager Lulabelle Dupree St. James sounds like Mississippi Royalty... The alter ego of Kenya Hughes comes out of Charleston S.C. She grew up as a military kid with exposure to different parts of the world. She comes to us from one of the longest running furniture retailers in Atlanta. Kenya has been in retail for over 18 years and has managed sales departments throughout her career in different arena's. Lulabelle Dupree St. James I think I've seen you on stage somewhere... Could it have been on a stage out of Savannah? Maybe an arena out of Memphis? I know, center stage here at Atlanta's own Westside Foundry. |
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Stephanie Wheelis - Customer Care Stephanie! Stephanie! Over here... Stephanie! Can I have your autograph?! Stephanie! The fame... Madonna, Janet, Lady GaGa, Prince! The zodiacs were aligned when Stephanie Wheelis saw her first music video at the tender age of 4. From that point on she knew she would be a star. The new shining rock star to grace the stage here at Westside Foundry. Stephanie has a degree in Business Office Technology and has often been compared to Sophia & Dorothy from the Golden Girls. Stephanie is the new rising star you'll see at the front counter when you come to Westside Foundry. Paparazzi stand back!!! |
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Deena Cox-Levine - Interior Designer Lets have a garden party!!! It'll be filled with joy and lots of fun. The decor will be graced with beautiful Rose's and Gladiola's, Dalia's and Sunflowers, Hydrangea's and Orchids. Oh, look who is now sprouting up from the rich soils of Westside Foundry. it's Deena Cox-Levine! Deena has been in the design industry for about 20 years. She has a BS in Residential Design. Deena also was a A.S.I.D. affiliate and is an award winning creator, which brings me to the point of creations. She is also a beach bum who builds sand castles... |
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Joanna Yee - Librarian Oh, shh!!! Keep it down, down... Voices carry... I don't know about y'all but growing up I don't recall any of the Librarians being as beautiful and high spirited as Joanna Yee. She is the gate keeper for the Design Center here at Westside Foundry. With a background in business management she comes to us with organizational skills and multi tasking capabilities. So when you need help locating a fabric or pricing an armoire look for Joanna, she'll be the queen in the design center sitting on her throne keeping everything together. Careful now, we do have several queens walking around... |
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Cecile Parages - Customer Care Oui, oui Madame Moiselle... When I think of France I think of tasty French pastries. We just got lucky and got one here at Westside Foundry. Cecile Parages comes to us from Paris France. She graduated from Oglethorpe University and has been a writer for over 8 years now. A lover of the arts Cecile will be one of the beautiful European abstract works of art that you'll see when you enter the store. |
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Anna-Kaye Burgher - Customer Care You have no power here! Now begone, before somebody drops a house on you too! There's no place like home... There's no place like home... There's no place like home... Click your heels three times and make a wish. Anna-Kaye Burgher is the good witch of the northeast shopping district of Atlanta. She flye's around Westside Foundry working her magic of helping customers and assisting the sales staff with whatever is needed from her. She's a wonderful mother whose fashion sense parallels the effortless waving of her wand. |
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Dzerassa Kambegova - Rug Specialist Communication is the key to having influence in the world... Dzerassa Kambegova is one of the newest members here at World of Rugs & Flooring. She has a love for international fashion as well as international cooking. This North Russian beauty loves to travel and is a hospitable hostess at parties. Communication is the key to having influence in the world... Well come into World of Rugs & Flooring and let Dzerassa speak to you in several languages. Who knows maybe she can sweet talk you into purchasing a Caucasian 8x10. |
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