THE SCHOOL - OUR OBJECTIVES AND SOME OF THE STAFF

Peter C. Green - Founder Of The A.I.A.

Peter C. Green - Original Founder Of The A.I.A. in 1966.
Co-Author of such works as, "The Pleasure Of Antiques," "A History Of French Furniture," "Discovering Early American Antiques," and "The Life Times And Travels Of An Antique Dealer." Mr. Green's experience in antiques covers both sides of the Atlantic. The original founder and director of the A.I.A., Mr. Green remains active with the organization as consultant director. In addition to his duties with the A.I.A., Mr. Green also owns and operates one of Canada's largest antique businesses. He is also a weekly antique columnist for one of Canada's top newspaper publications. Educated at Pickering College, Mr. Green has also done post graduate work in Fine Arts at the Sorrbonne in Paris.

Gregory J. DeMarco - Business Director.

Gregory J. DeMarco - Business Director

The profit section of the course is under the direction of Gregory DeMarco. Mr. DeMarco has had a wide range of experience in the business world. Before joining the A.I.A. Mr. DeMarco specialized in reorganizing established companies which wanted to improve their growth rate. From this experience Mr. DeMarco has been able to give invaluable help and advice to A.I.A. students who are setting up their own antique businesses. Mr. DeMarco is also a nationally recognized writer, with his last book "Your Credit File:Your Future", often being referred to as a bible for the banking industry.

Susan Close - Editor

Susan Close - A.I.A. Newsletter, Bulletin Editor, and European Buying Trends.
Mrs. Close is the editor in charge of all our printed matter, including our A.I.A. NewsBulletin. Mrs. Close has been a buyer for a number of large antique stores for over fifteen years and in this capacity still makes at least two buying trips to Europe each year. These business trips help to keep Mrs. Close in contact with the actual buying and selling trends within the world of antiques, which she then passes along to A.I.A. students.

Scott Syvert - Care & Restoration

Scott Syvert - Care & Restoration
Scott Syvert is in charge of the Asheford Institute of Antiques "Care & Restoration" Program. Mr. Syvert is a master cabinetmaker as well as a highly respected and renowned Restorer and Refinisher. Mr. Syvert, aside from his position at the Institute, is also the head cabinetmaker at SMF™, one of Canada's largest antique companies. His extensive knowledge has proved invaluable to students of the Institute for over 12 years. Sections in the course covered by Mr. Syvert on restoration and refinishing are one of the most popular features of the Asheford program. Should you have any questions about Care & Restoration, he encourages all students to write with any comments or queries they might have.

Phillip Roth - Student Accounting

Phillip Roth - Student Accounting
Mr. Roth is the newest member of the Asheford family, and will be in charge of all Student Account Operations at the A.I.A. Once you've completed your enrollment, should you have any questions regarding your account, status of your course materials, payment plans or just general questions about your account activity, don't hesitate to call or write and let Mr. Roth and his team help you out. Additionally, should you require information on such services as, supplemental videos, or student sales programs, Mr. Roth and his staff will always be on hand to answer your questions regarding these subjects as well.

David Williamson, Research Department & Appraisal Service

David Williamson, has been with the school since 1966.
Born and raised in Leicester, England, Mr. Williamson has a vast working knowledge of continental and North American antiques - to most of the staff here at the school he's simply the, Scholarly English Gent... Today, Mr. Williamson heads up both the Research Department and the Appraisal Service for all enrolled students. When you send us your research and appraisal questions, they'll be under Mr. Williamson's direct supervision.