Allied Flooring & Paint

Mario Tedeschi started Allied Flooring, Paint and Design in 1998 with a passion for helping people create the home of their dreams. He continues to run operations today, with a goal of making every customer feel like they are part of the family. A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in communications, he began his career selling paint and flooring with a major manufacturer before deciding to open his own shop about a decade later.

A City Councilor in his hometown of Agawam, he and his wife are proud of their three children. He enjoys giving back to his community and also serves on the board of the Agawam Rotary Club and the Captain Charles Leonard House.

Jorge brings more than 25 years of experience having worked in flooring since he was in high school. Most recently with Tarkett, the third largest flooring manufacturer in the country, he has spent his career learning every facet of the industry and makes customers feel at ease and comfortable.

A resident of East Longmeadow, he has three children who he loves cheering on during their various sporting events. After being part of the “Miracle on the Hudson” emergency plane landing in 2009, Jorge has decided to dedicate more time to giving back to the community and is on the board of the East Longmeadow Soccer Association.

With more than 35 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Jim Nadeau is a vital asset to our Agawam store, where he has been leading the team as store manager for close to two decades. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Jim oversees and manages all paint-related business.

During his previous tenure at The Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Jim was a four-time winner of the President’s Club Spectrum of Excellence Award. A resident of Holyoke, he enjoys running, traveling and reading in his spare time.

With 16+ years of experience, Lissa Rivera is responsible for property management and the commercial accounts for our Agawam location. She also works with contractors on new construction and property flips, provides competitive pricing on flooring and tile, and offers her design expertise when needed.

A born-and-raised Enfield, Connecticut resident, Lissa completed an associate degree in business as Asnuntuck Community College. During her time at Allied, she has developed a passion for design, and finds seeing projects through from start to completion very fulfilling.

Lissa credits her husband, a flooring installer, with introducing her to the world of flooring. They share two teenaged children—a son who enjoys playing baseball and a daughter who is a competitive dancer. Within her community, Lissa helps run two local addiction awareness support groups that support recovery.