Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors OUR STAFF Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors
     Our staff has a combined total of over 250 years of professional experience. More than just a team, we work as a family. When one of our family is challenged by a problem on a project, they can count on other staff members to help solve the problem to the satisfaction of you, the customer.

     Please click the pictures for larger pictures and read through the bios below. Remember we work for the genuine gratification of a job well done on time.

Dart Canvas Employment
Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors is always looking for experienced Seamstresses, Seamsters and Cutters
for a thriving and growing business. Contact Sam or Joyce for new job opportunities.

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Dart Canvas Owners
L to R:
Sam Frusterio, Joyce Frusterio, and Brian Frusterio
Joyce and Sam Frusterio      Joyce Frusterio - President and owner of Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors, Joyce has been in the marine industry for over 30 years. After 12 years of working for Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors, Joyce bought the company and moved to Derecktor Gunnell Shipyard in 1985. In the 22 years since then, she has expanded our employees from four to fifteen. She has successfully built a world wide reputation in our industry.
     Sam Frusterio - Vice-president and owner of Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors, Sam joined the company full time in 1992 as Controller and Office Manager. Sam's organizational and people skills help make the company the best.
Brian Frusterio      Brian Frusterio - Part owner and Off Premise Supervisor, Brian has been in the marine industry for 17 years. He joined the company in 1993.
 
Outside Job Force
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Inside Job Force
Inside Job Force
     
Mark and Sharon Newett      Mark and Sharon Newett - Installation Supervisor - Mark has been in the marine industry for over 31 years. He is known throughout Southern Florida as an expert in the field of Bimini tops, dodgers and enclosures. Installation Assistant - Sharon has been working with her husband, Mark Newett for 19 years at Dart Canvas.
Karen Brown      Karen Brown - Senior Seamstress - has been in the marine industry for over 30 years and has worked for Dart Canvas for over 16 years. Karen has the experience and knowledge to make all the necessary day to day decisions to make sure all jobs are done to their highest quality to make sure our customers get the very best in the industry.
Marc Castonguay      Marc Castonguay - Layout and Fabrication Supervisor - Marc came to Dart Canvas in 1993 from Canada, where he had his own business of custom fabrication of window covering. He entered the boating industry and quickly advanced because of his layout and sewing skills. Marc is supervisor of the fabrication, layout and upholstery departments. He has attended numerous training and marine industries association seminars and also is now an instructor. Marc speaks fluent French, Spanish, Italian and English. Marc is also a marathon runner.
Hector Estevez      Hector Estevez - Senior Upholster- Fabricator and Seamster- Started his career in San Domingo as a seamster making men and women's clothing. He came to the United States in 1976 and went to work for T and B of New York specializing in leather fashions for women. Hector worked there for 11 years before joining Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors for the past 11 years. He speaks fluent Spanish and English. In his spare time he plays dominos, soccer, and cooks.
Jorge Ruiz      Jorge Ruiz - Senior Upholster- Jorge has been in the marine industry as an upholster for 13 years. He has been with Dart Canvas for over 10 years. He is very talented in fabricating and upholstering cushions. In his spare time enjoys dancing, travel, watching movies, and being with his family and friends.
Blanca Tabares      Blanca Tabares - Seamstress- Blanca is in charge of the custom cushion and layout department. She is very gifted in this area and yachts all over the world ask for her when replacing there cushions. Blanca was born in Columbia where she learned to sew and when she moved to America she went to work for Aquasport boats where she started her career in fabrication of cushions. She was hired away by Mako boats to head up there cushion department. Blanca's dream was to work on Mega yacht's so in 2002 she came to Dart Canvas And Yacht Interiors. She speaks fluent Spanish and English.
Maria Perilla      Maria Perilla - Seamstress- has been in the fabrication and sewing industry for over 20 years. specializing in high quality men's clothes. She is now using her experience in the marine industry for fabricating covers, cushions and drapes. Maria has been with Dart Canvas for 6 years and speaks Spanish and English.
Barbara Stevens      Barbara Stevens - is a transfer from a new boat manufacturing plant in Oklahoma, where she was in charge of the interior division. Barbara has over 34 years of experience in custom cushions, settee units and coverings.
Liva Piriz      Liva Piriz - Senior Seamstress- came to us 3 years ago from Uruguay where she was in the fashion garment business for 25 years. She attended schooling to become versed in the marine industry. She now has over 15 years in custom design for cushions and covers.
Galina Maciakiewicz      Galina Maciakiewicz - came to us from Ukraine, she was in the design and fabrication of fashion clothing. She made a switch in her career 18 years ago and started in the marine industry, where is is now senior layout and design coordinator.
Gustavo Prado      Gustavo Prado- came to us from Columbia. Gus is one of or apprentices in our upholstery shop.
 

 
Diane Moore      Karen Duranza- Company Secretary - greets all our customers, answers all phone calls, inputs all information in the computer and inputs all estimates and invoices.
Diane Moore      Diane Moore- Executive Assistant - has been specializing in vinyl repair and upholstery recover and design for over 20 years. Diane (Lady Di) as she is known in the yachting world, is an expert in her field. Diane has worked with Dart Canvas and Yacht Interiors for over 14 years and has assists Dart Canvas on a daily basis. A few of the motor yacht she has worked on with Dart canvas are: Big Eagle, Kisses, Katharine, Lord Jim, Tranquillity and Aria.
Renee Pauli      Renee Pauli- Bookkeeper- For 30 years Renee has kept all the books up to date.
 

 
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Assistant Job Force

     Max - Apprentice Fabricator - Max has 8 years experience and greets all visitors.
Click for Larger L to R: Max Frusterio, Joyce Frusterio, and Alex Frusterio. Alex is no longer with us but we wanted to include Alex as he is still a part of the Dart Family.


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775 Taylor Lane - Dania Beach, Florida 33004
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