Meet The Team
Around the Gallery, we all wear many hats, and do what we can to help whenever we are needed. Here's a little bit more information about the individuals behind Coffey and Thompson!
Owner of Coffey & Thompson, Lady B. Good, and Interior Designer
Lauri DeWhurst-Summers
In 2015, Lauri Dewhurst-Summers purchased the business from Paul Thompson after working closely with him over a couple of years to learn the business. As an interior designer, she brings a unique perspective to custom framing, art installations, and in combining her love of art and design together.
Gallery Director
Jennaca Skye
"Time to get busy, such a lot to do. Building and fixing 'til it's good as new."
-Bob the Builder
Lead Framing and Restoration Specialist
Mark Gucciardi
Mark has worked for Coffey and Thompson on and off since 1988. He is classically trained painter and artist, that offers his artistic abilities to the company through framing and restoration. He was born in Gloucester, MA, and was raised in Charlotte, NC. Mark spent his formative years being classically trained in Florence, Italy at The Florence Academy of Art. He lived and worked in Italy for over 15 years as an Instructor at The Florence Design Academy and the Scuola Internazionale Di Comics. Additional mentoring was received by Brian and Paul Thompson directly, founders of Coffey and Thompson, thus beginning his career with here.
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Framing Specialist
Giovanni Gucciardi
"Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum! Delicioso!"
-Dora the Explorer
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Gold Leaf Artist, Apprentice Framing Specialist, Gallery Assistant
Anna Gawley
"Bob and the gang have so much fun! Working together, they get the job done."
-Bob the Builder
Web Designer, Lamp Electrician, Gallery Assistant
Jules Kallo
"No prob, Bob!"
-Scoop, Bob the Builder