BDG 27th Edition 2024

Melissa Bunis
Boston Stone Restoration
www.bostonstonerestoration.com
Co-owned and run by Melissa and Paul Bunis since 2006, Boston Stone
Restoration specializes in the maintenance of, care for, and repair of stone in
both residential and commercial settings. Great importance is placed on high
quality craftsmanship, as well as the education of clients on the material(s) of
their choice. Technicians and staff are continuously trained in skills of the trade
and current industry standards to ensure fantastic quality of work. Melissa
serves as Vice President of Operations at Boston Stone Restoration, using her
25 years of experience in management and sales. She places her focus on high
levels of customer support and satisfaction, from a project’s start to its end.
Lea Mallegni
LeaMar Industries
www.leamar.com
As New England’s leading importer and wholesale distributor of hand-selected
stone sourced from all around the world, LeaMar Industries can trace its
generational roots back to Carrara, Italy, where they also manufacture slabs,
tiles and custom designed pieces. A family owned and operated company
with a well experienced staff of stone professionals, they provide products fit
for any and all projects. Lea Mallegni is a fourth-generation entrepreneur and
leader in the stone industry. Having accompanied her father Marcello to stone
quarries in Carrara, her knowledge of the industry ensures quality. Dubbed the
Marble Queen, Lea strives to select beautiful stones, and educate clients on
those stones’ properties as well. She has also been a member of Women of
Stone through the Natural Stone Institute of America for many years.
Katie Fichera and Christina Fichera
Colonial Marble Company, Inc.
www.colonialmarble.com
Colonial Marble CO. is currently celebrating their 101st year in business!
With a vast portfolio of notable projects, they have a lot of history and
achievements to be proud of. While they draw on that history for inspiration,
they’re also able to combine it with their strong desire for innovation and skill
advancement. Today, they truly revel in the details of the custom project. In
2017, Christina Fichera took over the company, becoming both the owner and
president. Christina and her sister, Katie, have achieved WBE (Women Business
Enterprise) status together, and are officially recognized as a woman owned
business. Christina works collaboratively with Katie and their brother Jonathan,
head of operations, to oversee each and every operation within the company.
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