The A&L Doors Success Story:
A&L Doors and Specialties, Inc. success over the past 20 plus years can be attributed to Art Loreto’s work ethic, vision and generosity. Since the early years Art kept a keen eye on the market and responded to customer needs by increasing product and service offerings as demand indicated. A&L Doors quickly separated themselves from their competition with their willingness and ability to provide quality nimble service in a largely design build market. A&L also established a strong installation and service department in order to fully meet the needs of clients throughout the life cycle of their building.
A&L Doors takes pride in providing quality products and workmanship in the local area. A drive through Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, Gettysburg or Hershey PA is an excellent way to view the many impressive projects that A&L Doors and Specialties is proud to be a part of. Some of these include; the Milton Hershey School, Gettysburg Museum, The Hershey Story, Hershey Park, Kutztown University, York College, Millersville University, Park City Mall, School District of Lancaster, Garden Spot High School, James Buchanan High School, Cedar Cliff High School, Unionville High School, Weigelstown Elementary, Lancaster County Bible College and many more.
Our management, customer service and sales leadership teams have been integral in building and maintaining our business. Meet some of them below:
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Arthur Loreto — President & Founder
Art Loreto had 13 years experience in the commercial door sales industry prior to opening A & L’s doors on September 1, 1987. With his extensive knowledge in the field he was able to create a well established and still thriving door business. Art was able to grow with the industry by keeping up with current trends and adding technology.
Art has been married to his wife Shana for 30 years and they have 3 children, Nick, Nicole, and Adrienne. They have recently become the proud grandparents of Kevin Arthur Loreto, Nick’s son.
Art has always been very active in his church, St. Peter in Columbia PA even serving as past president of the Holy Name Society. He enjoys all sports and spending time at his beach house with his family in Ocean City, NJ.
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Mary C. Loreto — General Manager
Mary brings 20 years of operational and customer service experience with her to A&L Doors. Mary spent the first part of her career in high tech telecommunication software sales and account management. Mary held executive management positions in several global organizations. She was able to literally “see the world” as many of her accounts were in Latin America and the Middle East.
Responsible for overall company growth at A&L Mary is tackling the challenges and learning curve while enjoying her staff. Mary encourages her employees in many health and wellness activities and enjoys working out, outdoor activities. She continues her love to travel by working with her parish St. Peter in Columbia, PA by coordinating trips to Holy sites across the globe.
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Allen Knowlton — Service Manager
Allen Knowlton has been employed at A & L Doors for fifteen years. Prior to that he served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence. This opportunity gave him a vast knowledge of mechanical and structural repair of commercial equipment as the Independence was going under a complete overhaul while he was assigned to it.
Al hails from the state of Maine and is a very serious Boston Red Sox and New England Patriot fan. Al enjoys spending time with his wife of fifteen years, Felicia Loreto Knowlton and his two children Hannah and Aaron.
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Jim Saltzgiver — Project Manager – Dept Manager
Jim started with A & L Doors in February 2006. He has 8 years of experience as a Project Manager in the door & hardware field. Jim is responsible all contract jobs. While not busy detailing and handle his own projects he is busy with a department of five Project Managers. He is very much a problem solver and has been helpful in the reorganization of our project management process and procedures.
Jim has a wife and two young children that keep him busy in his “spare” time.
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Michele Resch — Inside Sales Department Manager
Michele joined the A&L Doors team in 1995. In her time here she has worked in the accounting and customer service departments. Currently she is responsible for order processing, purchasing, estimating support and customer service. Michele oversees an Inside Sales department of 4 people. Michele is also certified as a Notary to handle any and all notarizing done within the company. Michele and her husband, Paul, live in Columbia with their children, Nathan and Kirsten.
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Bill Spaulding — Business Development Manager
Bill joined A & L Doors in August of 2009. He brings with him nearly 20 years experience as a Manufacturers Representative covering the Eastern United States. Bill handles the sales and development of our Division 10 line of products, which includes toilet partitions, accessories and lockers. Bill has experience working within a variety of industries including government, schools, law enforcement and the recreation/entertainment industry.
