A Legacy of Artisan Design in the Pursuit of Handcrafted Excellence. In the age of bigger, better, faster, we believe simplicity, quality, and artisanship are tenets of a better way of life. Made from the finest materials using old-world techniques, Simon Pearce glass has the durability for a lifetime of daily use. From our hand-thrown pottery to our lead-free crystal glassware made with custom molds and purpose-built furnaces, each handcrafted piece carries a story that lends meaning, authenticity, and grace to every use. Since the beginning, Simon’s life has centered around functional, sophisticated design. Growing up in Ireland with a family of artisans, attention to detail and aesthetics were part of his everyday experience. At age 16, Simon began his craft as an apprentice at his father’s pottery studio. From there, he went on to work with notable glassmakers all over Europe before opening his namesake studio. Inspired by centuries-old Georgian glassmaking techniques and using the finest natural materials, Simon set out to create designs that bring pleasure and inspiration with every use, every day. After apprenticing in the great glass houses of Europe and first starting his business in Kilkenny, Ireland, Simon Pearce moved to America in 1981 to pursue his dream of creating handcrafted glass using traditional techniques and the finest raw materials. From the beginning, his glass was designed for a lifetime of daily use. Exceptionally brilliant, the glass is classified as lead free crystal and uses a proprietary raw material formula. All glass is made in America by glassblowers who are trained through the Simon Pearce apprentice program.

New Hampshire was one of the 13 original colonies of the United States and was founded in 1623. Additionally, New Hampshire became the 9th US state on June 21, 1788.

Newly headquartered in the Tampa Bay region, Florida USA, Advanced Impact Technologies (AIT) Group is a leading raw materials, technology manufacturing and service organization; providing laminated glass and polymer products to various industries including airline, architectural, automotive, entertainment, industrial, marine, and security. Member companies include striving companies like LTI Smart Glass Inc, School Guard Glass, Allied Protective Glazing, and more.

PATRIOT ARMORED SYSTEMS, LLC is Patriot Armor is an industry leader in glass and polymer lamination, specializing in both standard and customized architectural, bullet-resistant and security glazing. Our customer base is broad and includes schools, federal, state, and local government buildings, embassies, hospitals, prisons, museums, manufacturers of armored vehicles and police cruisers, and manufacturers of architectural and ballistic glazing systems providing our product to banks, museums, and retail outlets.

I began working at Optical Solutions in a Receptionist/Administrative Support role from 1995 - 1996. In 1996 I moved into the role of Staff Accountant. The company has been acquired since I have worked there and no longer operates under the business name of Optical Solutions, Inc.

As time passed at Ashfield Stone my responsibilities extended beyond operations. Soon I was developing and executing 60% or more of all residential sales, for both landscape and dimensional sales. Moreover, I was intimately involved in reviewing plans, generating estimates, and negotiating contracts for our large commercial projects. Projects that include 10,000 square feet of cut to size pavers for the Starvos Niarchos Foundation Library, 9,000 square feet of cut to size tile and stair treads for Williams College Science Center, and 6,000 square feet of veneer for the Blanche A. Ames Elementary School. My responsibilities further expanded to include billing for accounts receivable and organizing, recording, and tracking accounts payable. I streamlined the process from purchase order to final billing to incorporate job tickets for the shop, inventory selection for the project, and deposit collection. This reduced the occurrences of order defects by 20 - 25 percent. Finally, I re-organized the chart of accounts to better categorize our expenses and revenue sources, allowing for greater insight and transparency in the key functions of the company. In the General Manager roll I was also given the responsibility to select, develop, and execute capital expenditure projects. Examples include upgrading our largest saw to a 130" diameter circular saw, sourcing and purchasing new equipment like compressors and skid steers, and upgrading the shop lighting.

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