Meet Our Team
WE BELIEVE IN OUR PEOPLE. THEY ARE THE BACKBONE OF ARTONE.
Although our team encompasses everyone at Artone, here are
a few team members you’re more likely to interact with.
Leadership
BIOGRAPHY
Michael oversees all aspects of the company and is directly involved in sales.
Mike started his career on the factory floor when the company was much smaller and is familiar with all aspects of the business. He appreciates being involved in the everyday workings of the company and makes sure that he not only monitors the operations but is also productive contributor. Mike pays attention to all the customers and all their jobs and helps ensure that projects flow through in a timely and efficient manner.
With such strong experience and industry knowledge he is an important contributor to sales and customer development. Mike looks forward to attending trade shows, sales visits, and forming new relationships. Where necessary Mike will attend meeting with potential new customers in order to answer questions and convey Artone’s philosophy that quality and timeliness drive our business.
Mike is proud of the fact that Artone employs nearly 100 people. He gets great pleasure from knowing that they not only enjoy coming to work, but are able to support their families by so doing. In his own words, “I make every effort to get it right each day because our people care and do a great job. They deserve to work for a company that gets it right”.
Outside of Artone, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, cooking, boating, snowmobiling and doing various home projects.
BIOGRAPHY
As Executive VP, Sebastian covers a broad field of responsibility including sales, shop floor issues, research/development and corporate responsibilities. Many of the innovative features that Artone offers are his handiwork and he directs the production of prototypes and the engineering of new products. Continual improvement is always on his mind and he finds development of a customer’s vision very rewarding.
Like Mike, Sebastian is motivated each day by the family of people that work at Artone. He tries to encourage an environment that builds team spirit so that employees feel valued, helping creativity, productivity and diligence. Sebastian says: “If you are honest and upfront with your thoughts, ideas or problems, we can work through anything. Work is complex enough with the right information and near impossible without it.”
Outside of work, Sebastian does his best to make his family his hobby. He enjoys cooking Sunday dinner for them and encourages regular time together. Sebastian also enjoys riding his Harley in the summer and snowmobile in the winter.
BIOGRAPHY
As VP of Sales & Marketing, Caitlin leads our high-performing teams with a focus on growth, innovation, and customer success. With 10 years of experience, Caitlin combines creativity with data-driven strategies to expand our brand presence and drive results. Passionate about empowering teams and creating lasting relationships, she thrives on delivering impactful solutions and staying ahead of industry trends.
Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.
Sales Department
BIOGRAPHY
Antonietta, also known as Toni, is Artone’s Senior Sales Executive. She primarily handles brand accounts such as Wyndham – Microtel, Days Inn, and AmericInn and custom/boutique sales. While her responsibilities are vast, her primary focus is building Artone’s relationship with current and future customers.
Toni’s legacy as an exceptional sales manager is defined not only by her sales figures but by the relationships she has built with clients. She strives to provide high level customer service and has a reputation for connecting with each customer through honesty and transparency at inception.
Toni spends her downtime in the gym, working on her next sustainable health project, and spending time with her (3) nieces.
BIOGRAPHY
Ben is an Account Executive at Artone. As part of the sales team, his primary focus is prospecting for new opportunities and providing excellent service to current customers. He excels at discovering and developing accounts in new territories.
Ben grew up in Hamburg, NY and currently resides in Jamestown. He graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Before coming to Artone, Ben spent many years in the insurance industry.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey, spending time outdoors, and cooking.
Project Management Department
BIOGRAPHY
Mary is a member of the Artone Project Management Team with a focus on Marriott Brands. She is responsible for orders from the point of sale to delivery; communicating with the customers, monitoring production and planning logistics in alignment with Artone’s mission of “on time and on budget”. With over 30 years of sales and project management in various fields including manufacturing and construction, she is dedicated to making Artone’s relationships with purchasing agents, contractors and hotel owners run smoothly for the benefit of all.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing at her little cabin in the woods.
BIOGRAPHY
Jason joined the Artone Project Management Team in 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. His extensive background and training provide a strong foundation and great addition to the Project Management team at Artone. Jason earned his degree in mechanical/architectural drafting from Alfred State College, where he studied from 1996 to 1998.
A lifelong resident of the Jamestown area, Jason and his family enjoy exploring all that Western New York has to offer. In their spare time, they love traveling to Disney World and participating in missionary work in Mexico as a family.
Madison Clapper grew up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and is a proud Penn State Behrend alumna (Go State!), where she earned bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Project & Supply Chain Management before completing her Master’s in Business Administration. While her career started in marketing at an engineering firm, she quickly realized her true passion was in the world of design, architecture, and creating spaces people love to experience.
As a Project Manager at Artone, Madison gets to combine her business background, problem-solving mindset, and appreciation for great design while managing custom hospitality furniture and millwork projects. From coordinating with customers and vendors to supporting manufacturing teams, she enjoys bringing complex projects to life from concept to installation. One of her favorite parts of the job is traveling to project sites and seeing months of planning, collaboration, and craftsmanship come together in a finished space.
Beyond her project responsibilities, Madison has become a go-to resource for Artone's INNERGY ERP implementation, helping teams navigate new processes and identify opportunities for improvement. She enjoys finding ways to make workflows more efficient and leveraging her MBA background to support business standards and cross-functional collaboration.
What Madison values most about her role is the people. She believes the best projects happen when talented people work together, and she feels fortunate to be part of a team that makes coming to work every day both rewarding and enjoyable.
When she's not managing projects, you'll likely find Madison spending time with her dog, Mac, planning her next trip, or trying a new restaurant/coffee shop. A self-proclaimed foodie, she loves everything from exploring local hotspots to cooking and hosting family and friends at home. She also has a passion for decorating and creating welcoming spaces, proving that her love for design extends far beyond the workplace. When time allows, she enjoys hitting the golf course and playing volleyball.