Richard Perenic, a 23-year veteran, general manager and vice president of Estes-Simmons Silverplating Ltd, oversees all aspects of customer service, quality control, routing and distribution of work, employee relations, custom-finishes and custom modification. Along with Antebi, Perenic leads silver clinics throughout the United States.

A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Perenic earned a bachelor's degree in architectural interior design from Ohio University. Prior to joining Estes-Simmons, Perenic owned and operated an interior design studio, and managed a small silver shop.