Experience the Park West® Family Business Model

“Almost 300 years of combined experience amongst the staff shown below—with hundreds more serving you!”

Morris Shapiro, Gallery Director 26 years in service

Gallery Director Morris Shapiro is intricately involved in a number of Park West’s® daily operations, including the training of new and existing art auctioneers; the writing and production of Park West’s® print, web and video content on its art and artists; the direction and implementation of various marketing initiatives; the supervision of Park West’s® research team; interacting with the public to present Park West’s® collection; and assisting clients in their acquisitions. Favorite Park West® Artists: Durer, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Picasso, and Picasso —as well as Yaacov Agam.  

Albert Scaglione, Founder and CEO, Park West Gallery® 40 years in service

Albert Scaglione founded Park West Gallery® in 1969 and is Chief Executive Officer. Albert is as passionate about people as he is about art and was a mechanical engineering sciences college professor before founding Park West®. Albert’s door is always open to his staff, friends and the community. His vision of a new way art could be brought to the world has been transformational and over one million clients have been able to enjoy the artwork in their collections through his visionary efforts. The establishment of the Park West Foundation® by Albert and his wife Mitsie have allowed them to give back to many in the local community, with outreach programs, charitable events and an unwavering commitment to family preservation and education.

Maria Marsh, Director of Shipboard Operations, Park West® Florida 8 years in service

As Director of Shipboard Operations for Park West® Florida, Maria Marsh serves as the main point of contact for the organization’s fine art auctions aboard luxury cruise ships, ensuring that its cruise line partners and auctioneers receive the ultimate level of service and support. Maria’s responsibilities include providing key communications to senior staff; building and maintaining relationships with cruise line management; reinforcing compliance policies and procedures; liaising with the logistics department; supervising the training staff, support and travel arrangements of onboard auctioneers; and overseeing the programming and promotions for the auctions. Favorite Park West® Artist: Dominic Pangborn and Simon Bull   

Mitsie Scaglione, Corporate Secretary 40 years in service

Mitsie, Albert’s wife, has been at his side since the company’s inception and like her husband she is involved from top to bottom. She is a hard working and caring person who is greatly respected for her wisdom, experience, warmth and compassion. Everyone’s favorite location at Park West Gallery®, Michigan is Mitsie’s office, where the “candy bowl” is always full and anyone can stop by for a chat and a sweet. As the Executive Director of the not-for-profit Park West Foundation®, she has created a dynamic organization that touches the lives of underprivileged young women in the Detroit area, who refer to her as “Grandma.”

Donna Morrison-Musto, V.I.P. Associate 22 years in service

One of the most knowledgeable and experienced sales associates ever to join the Park West® team, Donna actively advises collectors on their most important acquisitions. Today she travels internationally with the Park West Gallery® VIP team working with many of the company’s long standing clients. She provides insight, information and expertise to a large and very loyal group of clients, many of whom have become friends during her twenty-two years at Park West®. Favorite Park West® Artist: I cannot possibly limit myself to selecting one artist from the incredible group of gifted talent represented by Park West Gallery®!   

Marc Scaglione, President, Park West Gallery® 17 years in service

As President of Park West®, Marc Scaglione works closely with the company’s cruise ship art auction operations, as well as the merchandising, inventory, shipping, receiving and client services departments. Marc enjoys working to find new artists, artwork and acquisitions and interacting with artists and collectors. By cruising with collectors and artists on a regular basis, he is able to understand the needs and requirments of both. He particularly enjoys bringing artists and clients together. Marc has an abundance of anecdotes about his experiences with artists from all over the world which he loves to share with others.  

Luis Navarro, Plant Manager, Park West® Florida 7 years in service

As Plant Manager at Park West® Florida, Luis Navarro coordinates a myriad of operations, including overseeing Park West’s® framing services, managing framing materials inventories, handling equipment and facilities maintenance, tracking inventory to and from the Florida facility throughout the world, tracking daily performance levels of production, and executing budgetary evaluations. Amidst all of this, Luis maintains a solid positive approach, is well respected by his colleagues and subordinates, and is considered a “go to” supervisor. Favorite Park West® Artist: Fanch Ledan  

Albert Molina, President, Park West® Florida 10 years in service

As President of Park West® Florida, Albert Molina oversees the largest custom frame shop in the country – if not the world. Park West®, located in Miami Lakes, Florida, comprises 181,000 square feet, with over one hundred multi-national employees. Albert is responsible for many aspects of the company’s activities, from the supervision of its day-to-day operations to negotiating contracts with major companies. Albert has taken pride in seeing the company’s growth, and being one of the main reasons behind it. Favorite Park West® Artists: All of them   

Becky Hanel, Inventory and Research Manager 13 years in service

Becky was previously Park West’s® Gallery Director and returned to the company after years of honing her business knowledge and experience. At Park West® she handles the daunting task of supervising inventory control. This entails managing a substantial departmental staff, numerous projects and initiatives, research, conservation, interaction with artists, auction houses, estates, publishers and vendors. Her tireless energy and concentration on the tasks at hand have been instrumental in Park West’s® overall performance and success. Favorite Park West® Artist: Tim Yanke   

Nicky Yanke, Human Resource Director 16 years in service

As HR Director for Park West Gallery®, Nicky has found her work to be rewarding and challenging. She is responsible for negotiation, implementation and administration of employee benefits plans, is involved with the daily implementation and coordination of staff training, and handles all personal interaction with employees concerning HR matters in both Michigan and Florida. She frequently travels to other company locations to coordinate orientation seminars and she administrates Park West’s® insurance programs. Nicky also oversees travel budgets and itineraries for artists, agents, contractors and vendors associated with all Park West® companies.   

Lisa Hershberger, Gallery Sales Associate 14 years in service

Lisa is the “warm voice on the other end of the phone” at Park West®. With extensive experience and expertise in the art business, Lisa has served thousands of clients in matching their needs and preferences to just that “right” work of art. She coordinates international sales and gallery sales, acts as art consultant for clients visiting the gallery, calling by phone or emailing. Favorite Park West® Artists: Le Kinff, Fanch and Medvedev.   

John Karay, Vice President of Operations 15 years in service

John oversees the day to day operations of internal and external movement of all artwork in and out of the Miami Fulfillment Center. This very large responsibility involves moving collections all over the world with the inherent inventory, security and conservation challenges that are present everyday. John is also involved in administrating the Park West® compliance department. Favorite Park West® Artists: The old vintage posters and Harold Altman.   

Mary Gordon, Customer Service Manager 12 years in service

Mary performs one of the most important jobs in any company—managing a team of friendly, enthusiastic and professional client service representatives. Her team’s number one priority is customer satisfaction and Mary’s unwavering goal every day is to provide outstanding service to ensure that our customers feel that they are part of the Park West® family. Favorite Park West® Artist: Marcel Mouly  

Maureen DiPaola, Controller 26 years in service

Maureen, as Controller for Park West®, analyzes and controls the organization’s accounting and financial records, and manages the company’s financial operations. In addition to daily interactions with her staff through which she supervises all the accounting functions in the organization, Maureen has built strong relationships over the years with Park West’s artists, vendors, bankers and management teams. Her easy-going, pleasant manner and expertise were honed through years of experience accompanied by major technological changes and has been an important factor in achieving the company’s objectives. Favorite Park West® Artist: Fanch, Yanke and Jacobs  

Mary Courson, Assistant Customer Service Manager 5 years in service

As Mary Gordon’s, “right hand gal,” Mary Courson works tirelessly to maintain the highest level of service for Park West® clients. She continually works to increase her already extensive knowledge in order to be able to answer any kind of customer inquiry or respond to any need that comes her way. Favorite Park West® Artist: Itzchak Tarkay