MARI-LOU NANIA
SHOWROOM PRINCIPAL
Marilou@PatdoLight.com
Mari-Lou earned her BFA degree from Adelphi University. She began her career at Patdo in 1990, focusing on developing the showroom into the Tri-State Area’s leading design showroom. Her ability to track the latest design trends has kept her and the Patdo Showroom on the cutting edge. It is the combination of her knowledge of product and design with the belief in customer service that has kept Patdo a step above all the others. Mari-Lou works by appointment only and specializes in upscale residential and light commercial projects.
GARY NOVASEL
DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Gary@PatdoLight.com
Gary has been a Lighting Designer since 1985. Mr. Novasel’s award winning work has been featured in many national magazines including: Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Interiors, Interior Design, To The Trade, Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, The Modern Estate, The New York Times, House Beautiful, Colonial Homes and Gardens, Better Homes and Gardens and Hospitality Design. Gary has also contributed to “The Modern Estate” magazine and teaches Landscape Lighting at the New York Botanical Garden. He has also taught Architectural Lighting at Parson’s School of Design and the University of Bridgeport. Mr. Novasel has been a guest on radio and television shows and has been a guest lecturer for: the Connecticut and New York chapters of the ASID, UCONN’s Bartlett Arboretum, the New York City chapter of the DLF and the International Furnishings Association. Mr. Novasel has a B.S. Industrial Design and an MBA.
KEN BRETTSCHNEIDER
LIGHTING DESIGNER, SPECIFICATION & SALES
Ken@PatdoLight.com
With experience in both residential and commercial projects, Ken is a senior lighting designer at Patdo. He started his Lighting career in 1991 working throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Working with architects, contractors and interior designers, Ken’s projects have won “Remy” awards and have been published in a variety of popular habitat magazines. In New York since 2003, Ken has completed numerous projects in Manhattan, Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Mr. Brettschneider has a BS degree in Math and an MBA.
GELISA PEREZ
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Gelisa@PatdoLight.com
Gelisa’s 10 years of experience as an Architect specializing in high-end residential design coupled with her lighting design skills provides an unparalleled understanding of the needs, goals, concerns and hopes of her Architectural peers’ as she collaborates with them on our client’s projects. Her inquisitive nature and architectural knowledge compels her to question and deeply examine how all of the architectural elements, not just the lighting, will work together in a space. Gelisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
JAVIER QUINONES
SALES ASSOCIATE
Javier@PatdoLight.com
Javier joins our family with an education in English and Writing. With a background in fashion, he brings a honed eye for the beautiful and chic. His attention to detail makes him a great asset to our company and to you. Not only does he work well with lights, but he is very helpful in terms of interior design. So if you would like to chat him up and get his opinion, he is always more than happy to assist you in your ventures.
RENE FRESSOLA
SALES ASSOCIATE
Rene@PatdoLight.com
Rene studied Interior Design & Decoration at The International Academy of Merchandising and Design. Tampa, FL. 92’-95’. He brings over 20 years of Experience in Sales & Design to PATDO Light Studio. His expertise allows him to look at a room & find the perfect light fixture to compliment that space and help bring your home to perfection.