Meet our team
The people behind the counter
Family owned since 1994, with staff who have specified coatings in South Florida for years.
Departments
Who you'll work with
Photos and bios are being added — names and roles are live below.
Paint Counter — Delray Beach
Tinting, color matching, and product recommendations for Benjamin Moore and Renner lines.
Francisco Velasquez
Paint Department Manager
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Francisco →Jose Cisneros
Paint Department Sales Associate
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Jose →Lisa Dennis
Paint Associate
With a background in furniture painting and an interest in color and décor, Lisa brings a creative perspective and a friendly personality to the Hessler paint counter.
Go-to expert for: Paint Orders • Color Options • Furniture Projects • Everyday Paint Questions
Start your project with Lisa →Robert Trabanino
Paint Department Sales Associate
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Robert →Paint Department — Lake Worth
Benjamin Moore paint and sundries at our Lake Worth satellite store.
Matt Edgar
Manager | Paint Department — Lake Worth
After 18 years in paint and hardware, Matt has become one of Hessler's go-to people for difficult color matches, sheen matching, paint selection, and troubleshooting.
Go-to expert for: Color Matching • Paint Selection • Sheen Matching • Problem-Solving
Bring Matt your paint challenge →Andrew Santiago
Sales Associate | Paint Department
With six years of paint experience, Andrew helps customers navigate paint selection, color matching, product questions, and project troubleshooting — all in an environment where no question is off limits.
Go-to expert for: Paint Selection • Color Matching • Product Knowledge • Special Orders
Ask Andrew about your paint project →Ace Hardware Floor
Tools, fasteners, keys, screen repair, and the small-parts knowledge that keeps projects moving.
Bria Buckley
Ace Floor Lead
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Bria →Jimmy Belluzzi
Ace Sales Associate / Grill Expert / Screen Aficionado
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Jimmy →Jay Wilson
Sales Associate | Ace Hardware
With 25 years of carpentry experience, Jay brings practical, hands-on knowledge to hardware, tools, repairs, special orders, and everyday home projects.
Go-to expert for: Hardware • Tools • Repairs • Special Orders • Project Problem-Solving
Got a hardware problem? Ask Jay →Robert Gornitzsky
Ace Team Member & Engraver
With a background in HVAC, construction, and handyman work, Robert is one of Hessler's all-around problem solvers — helping customers with everything from hardware and tools to keys, engraving, special orders, and home projects.
Go-to expert for: Hardware • Tools • Engraving • Keys • Special Orders • DIY Projects
Not sure who to ask? Start with Robert →Mike Avery
Ace Sales Associate
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Mike →Ariel Thomas
Cashier / Associate | Ace Floor
With a background in hardware and retail, Ariel helps customers find what they need for everyday repairs, home projects, gardening, special orders, and more.
Go-to expert for: Hardware • Tools • Special Orders • Gardening • Home Goods
Need help finding it? Ask Ariel →Hessler Interiors Design Team
Wallpaper, window treatments, and full room palettes from the Delray Beach showroom.
Outside Sales Team
Contractor quoting, jobsite delivery, and account management across Palm Beach County.
Frank Musumeci
Maintenance Accounts, Painting Contractors & Renner Specialist
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Frank →Eduardo Felieu
Outside Sales Specialist / GEICO Specialist
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Eduardo →
Lauren Tudor
Business Development & Color Consultant
Lauren helps property managers, contractors, maintenance teams, HOA boards, and condominium communities turn complicated painting projects into clear, organized plans.
Go-to expert for: Color Consulting • Community Repaints • HOA & Condo Color Planning • Project Specifications
Talk with Lauren about your project →Ownership
The Hessler family leading the business across both stores and the design studio.
Dan Hessler
Founder / President
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Dan →
Laura Hessler
Vice President | Ownership & Operations
Laura works across nearly every part of Hessler—from operations, marketing, technology, and business growth to employee development and customer support—with one goal: finding better ways to help people succeed.
Go-to expert for: People • Operations • Growth • Technology • Customer & Contractor Support
Meet Laura →Nancy Hessler
Owner / Wallpaper & Color Specialist
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Nancy →Operations
The back-office, warehouse, and delivery team keeping both stores running.
Katy Hanson
Operations & Back Office
Bio and photo coming soon.
Meet Katy →Mia Fielding
Warehouse & Inventory Control
Bio and photo coming soon.
Go-to expert for: Warehouse • Inventory Control • Stock & Receiving • Special Order Tracking
Meet Mia →Kevin Hughes
Delivery Driver
Bio and photo coming soon.
Go-to expert for: Store Deliveries • Jobsite Drop-Offs
Meet Kevin →Come say hello