Our team.

 Tim Armstrong – Production Supervisor  

Tim has been involved in masonry and construction since 1991 and has 30+ years of experience in the industry. Tim attended Vermont Technical College, and earned and degree in architectural engineering and has been with VSA and affiliated companies since he got out of school. His specialties are wide ranging and include masonry installation, interpreting construction details, cost estimation, drafting, CNC programming and fabrication.  Often referred to by his colleagues as the smartest man in the company...in the zip code...in the industry, Tim’s wide range of experience, deep knowledge of construction and willingness to help in any situation make him an invaluable asset to the company, our projects, our customers and the industry at large. 

Outside of VSA, Tim spends his time with friends and his beautiful family, and is a long standing, active member of the local youth sports community. 

anthony bialke – CAD Designer

Nick Blanco – CAD Designer 

Nick Blanco has been drafting at VSA since 2017. He has been able to take his education and professional experience in manufacturing engineering technology and bring a unique perspective to the VSA team. Combining his knowledge of working on a shop floor, education, and growing understanding of the stone industry has made Nick a valuable asset for VSA. He has worked effectively with the project team to take on complex projects and bridge the gap between architectural intent, fabrication capabilities and installation needs.   

Alexis Brandies – CAD Designer 

ALEXIS BRANDIES HAS BEEN WITH VSA SINCE 2018. IN 2020, SHE MOVED TO FLORIDA WHERE SHE CONTINUES TO WORK REMOTELY. SHE HAS A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FROM KEENE STATE COLLEGE AND ALWAYS APPRECIATES THE CUSTOMER'S VISION.  AS A PROJECT DRAFTER, WHO ALSO AIDS IN THE ESTIMATING OUR DEPARTMENT, SHE ENJOYS BEING A PART OF BRINGING THAT VISION INTO A REALITY BY USING THE CUSTOMERS' DRAWINGS TO CREATE SHOP DRAWINGS AND FABRICATIONS TICKETS.  ALEXIS’ EXPERIENCE IN BOTH OF THESE DEPARTMENTS IS BOTH VERY HELPFUL TO VSA’S TEAM AND CUSTOMERS, BUT ALSO GIVES HER A VERY WELL-ROUNDED AND INFORMED APPROACH TO EVERY PROJECT SHE WORKS ON.

Tessa Bussiere - Project Manager & Product Developer 

Tessa has been with VSA since 2013. Born and raised in Vermont, her humble roots in construction began as part of a father-daughter excavation team. Tessa went on to graduate from UVM with a focus on Plant and Soil Science and a Permaculture Design Certification. She has a deep interest in the origins and application of natural stone materials and a resourcefulness for the daily challenges and solutions to be experienced and achieved together with our industry colleagues. All of this coupled with her 20+ years of experience in various aspects of the construction industry give Tessa a unique advantage, passion, and discipline to master the product development and project management for VSA and make her an integral part of every project she works on. Her skills are far ranging, and her knowledge specializes in custom stone drafting details, procurement, domestic and international order management, shipping logistics, and customer service. All of which have aided in her successful management of hundreds of prestigious stone projects across the country. Outside of VSA, Tessa cherishes her time with family, friends and her toy poodle, Lexi. 

bruce campbell – cnc operator

Whitney Fellows – Sales Manager 

Whit has nearly 25 years of experience in the construction industry, working in multiple positions both on the supply and installation side of the industry.  Whit has a true passion for the projects that we build, starting very early in the design process and all the way through to installation and the finishing touches that make each of our projects a success.  He has a true love of natural materials and takes great pride in the intentional repurposing of actual pieces of the crust of our planet into new components of our built environment.  He considers this a great honor and truly enjoys sharing this pursuit with the designers and contractors we work with.  Outside of work, Whit enjoys family, friends, spending time outdoors, live music and travel (i.e. stone geek tourism). 

Gerry Gatch – CAD Designer 

Gerry Gatch is an experienced designer / drafter and has worked on both national and international projects. Many high-profile assignments involved world headquarters for corporate and major financial institutions. Gerry’s approach originated with his study of Industrial Design principles and disciplines. Working with leaders in design and manufacturing has further benefitted Gerry’s abilities. 

Family first is Gerry’s motto; he also enjoys music, nature and is a self-proclaimed home cook. Gerry would tell you he has a collection of cookbooks and he’s not afraid to use them. 

Charles Halstead-Johnson - Controller 

Started at VSA in 2017, responsible for the accounting of getting your order, with your specifications, to you. Please contact me if you have any questions about our invoices 

declan kerr – nyc sales

Pamela Kostruba – Project Coordinator 

Pam Kostruba is an experienced Project Coordinator. She is a dedicated support professional skilled in Project Management.   Pam takes pride in providing the best customer service and reaching project goals. VSA (Vermont Stone Art) recognizes Pam for her extraordinary commitment to our customers and her project team. 

Austen LaFrance - Estimator 

Austen LaFrance has been with VSA since 2020. Serving as an estimator at VSA, she plays a major role in creating accurate takeoffs and proposals for customers. Austen is a proud alum of Vermont Technical College where she received a B.S. in Architectural Engineering Technology. Outside of the office, Austen enjoys spending time with her family and their five Labrador Retrievers. 

Jarrid Quirion  - Stone Cutter 

Jarrid has been with Vermont Stone Art since 2015, an indispensable member of our fabrication team. Jarrid has a very wide and tested set of stone craftsmanship and processing skills, and a remarkable willingness to tackle fabrication challenges both complex and challenging, across a very diverse breadth of natural stone materials. 

Roger Quirion – General Manager 

Since the early 90s, Roger has been manufacturing and distributing construction materials. Over the years working in sales, operations, and general management, he has developed highly successful and specialized teams to address market requirements in a curated and unique way that supports the designer and installer's objectives. Roger uses his technical business skills with his curiosity, fierceness, and love of masonry and stone-related construction materials to guide his team professionally. 

Roger enjoys spending time with his family and was a middle school and high school basketball coach for many years and is also an avid cyclist. 

colin reynolds – estimator

New to the quarrying and cut stone industry as of 2023, Colin brings a diverse skill set to VSA. Experience in civil design, heavy construction, manufacturing, small business operation and project management provides the foundation upon which Colin has been developing his expertise as an estimator. COLIN HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE TEAM, AND A VALUED CONTRIBUTOR FROM DAY ONE. Colin enjoys his family, music and the outdoors. 

Jean-Charles Rioux – Project Manager 

Jean-Charles has joined VSA recently in 2022. Prior to taking this role of Project Manager, he worked 2 years for a general contractor in masonry restoration and 4 years in the Quebec natural stone industry. During those years he had the chance to work on major masonry projects the like of Parliament of Québec and the Windsor Station in Montréal. Jean-Charles has a civil engineering degree and an MBA, which reflect his interest for the construction industry and business development. Outside of working hours, he likes spend time with his family, ski or work on home renovation projects. 

Jeremy Shortsleeve – Project Coordinator   

Jeremy Shortsleeve comes to us with experience in program management, production planning, manufacturing supervision, and manufacturing management.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in project management.  He also holds certifications in continuous improvement (CI), achieving competitive excellence (ACE), and many leadership trainings.  Jeremy’s wide variety and depth of experience and training are essential components of his role in a fast-paced, dynamic and technical industry and workload, and he approaches every day and challenge with purpose and good humor. 

In his spare time he enjoys coaching his son’s U12 premier soccer team, handcycling, his dog Oscar, and being outdoors. 

Jill Stafford  - CAD Designer 

Jill has been with Vermont Stone Art since May of 2021.  Previously, she worked drafting structural concrete, both precast and CIP for 18 years.  This has benefited her understanding of construction practices when detailing and installing natural stone materials.  She has an Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Thaddeus Stevens College in Lancaster, PA.  She enjoys seeing the variety of uses for natural stone and the beautiful results they provide.   

She models natural stone in 3D software to generate Shop Drawings for approval and Tickets for manufacturing.  She also coordinates with our Project Managers and Customers to gain full understanding of what is needed for each project to create precise drawings that are clear and easy to read.  Occasionally she provide takeoff data for Estimating as needed.   

Mary Tousignant – Estimating Supervisor 

Mary Tousignant has been successfully estimating, managing, and drafting natural stone projects for the past 38 years. 

As the Estimating Supervisor at Vermont Stone Art, she has developed training tools for teaching the art of doing a takeoff and advises best practices for how to interpret drawings and develop cost effective details for fabricating natural stone. She collaborates with drafting and project management to help ensure a smoothly run project. She also provides drafting support when needed. 

Mary has been working remotely from Central Virginia since 2017. She enjoys the warmer climate that allows her to ride her horses year-round with the local fox hunt clubs. She also enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. 

Diane Vanat - Bookkeeper 

Diane has been with Vermont Stone Art since 2011, playing a critical role in our accounting department. Diane tirelessly supports our internal team members and external partners with unparalleled administrative diligence and accuracy. 

Dana Vautier – Northeast Sales 

Dana Vautier has 20 years devoted to the construction industry, the last 5 here at Vermont Stone Art. In that time Dana had some amazing opportunities creating projects with wonderful people, from the Big Sky in Montana to the East Coast. Skills include landscape and architectural design consultation, construction material and labor budgeting, residential and commercial installation with many materials and contractors and efficient use of take-off software. Dana has 12 years of experience in the field leading crews a position that helps one understand the many complexities of any project from the ground level. Dana’s problem-solving skills that were developed during this time have allowed him to think critically about how design will translate to the actual field conditions. In his free time, you can find Dana spending time with his two young children and wife, fishing, hiking, boating, or camping.