The intention of the questions below is to gather some valuable information from our workforce with the aim of updating our website.
The goal is to provide potential clients with an overview of the people they would be working with, enabling them to put a name to a face and allowing us to provide a more personable approach.
Ron Suffron
With over 35 yrs of experience in the Countertop Industry from Laminate to Solid Surface to currently Natural Stone / Quartz / Dekton / Porcelain. I am the founder of RJS Stonetops Ltd and have been in Business in the current location since 2005 and have done Countertops in Japan / USA and have consulted with Canadian Trade Missions in various Countries.
Paul Evangelista
paule@rjsstonetops.com
778-999-2139
Measure tech
Qualifications if applicable (Degree, certification etc..) / Years of experience – previous field of employment
20+ years in the stone business. Designing, cutting, fabricating, installing. I have experience in every aspect of the industry. At my previous company, I helped grow the company from a staff of 3, to a staff of over 30 at our peak.
What are you passionate about in your role? what do you like about RJS Stonetops? (What do you feel we do differently or makes our work unique?
Please provide an overview of your hobbies, what do you do away from work etc…
Wood Furniture restoration. Reclaimed wood furniture design and fabrication. Cabinet making. Repurposing broken items into something usable.
Mohammad Sadeghi
mohammad@rjsstonetops.com
Part Owner / Production Supervisor
Direct line: 604-233-6206
Qualifications/Experience
Masters in Business Administration Azad University ( Tehran)
BCIT Certificate in AutoCAD & solidworks
Twenty years experience in the Stone fabrication industry
Various roles have included Technical Consultant for a Stone Slab Manufacturer.
Senior Salesperson for a Chemical company providing epoxys & sealants for the Stone industry
Mohammad has been at RJS Stonetops for 5 years, he is a Part Owner and also functions as our Production Supervisor.
What are you passionate about in your role:
Mohammad has been instrumental in formulating a new systemic approach at RJS. His constant pursuit for technical perfection in his work is his hallmark, no project too ambitious, no idea too insane! Mohammad prides himself in his ability to find answers to seemingly impossible questions.
Hobbies/Interests:
When not at work, Mohammad is a keen soccer fan, and is also passionate about working with stained glass.
Mario Bilonni
mario@rjsstonetops.com
Drafting Technician
Direct line: 604-369-3848
Qualifications/Experience
Masters in Architecture – Sapienza University (Rome Italy)
3 years employment at RJS Stoneworks
What are you passionate about in your role:
A Passion for the fine details, and working with stone gives him a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of the products we provide.
What do you like about RJS Stonetops?:
RJS is always looking for new ways to improve. From manufacturing improvements and testing new materials, and through continuous investments in new equipment & people.
Hobbies/Interests: When not trying to keep up with his energetic two year old son, he enjoys biking around the lower mainland, relaxing with a good book and when the weather allows he loves to play soccer.
Tom Burgess
Cell: 778-822-1973
tom.rjsstonetops@gmail.com
Sales Representative
Having previously spent the last twenty years in the advertising & marketing sector, Tom is a new addition to the RJS team. Having studied Film and Media at University, he offers a creative and innovative approach towards his new role.
Passionate about helping customers realise their design dreams, Tom is focused on fully understanding a client’s needs and ensuring all of their objectives are met.
Tom loves to spend his free time playing soccer, baking with his two children, and if he can’t be found in his kitchen, can most likely be found at the local movie theatre!
