Author name: Daniel DePaula
Dan DePaula is a business owner and operations leader with deep experience in the stone, tile, and surface industry. He brings more than 20 years of hands on leadership across operations, sales management, and business growth.
Dan is the owner of Atlanta Surface Masters, where he focuses on delivering high quality surface solutions while building efficient, customer driven operations. He works directly with clients and teams to ensure consistent results, strong execution, and long term value.
Before launching his own business, Dan served as Operations Manager at Atlanta Stone Creations for over five years. He oversaw day to day operations, improved internal processes, and supported scalable growth across teams and projects.
Dan also held the role of Sales Operations Manager at Premier Surfaces, where he aligned sales execution with operational performance. His work focused on improving workflows, accountability, and customer outcomes.
Earlier in his career, Dan spent nearly 14 years as General Manager at Pino Napoli Tile and Granite in Pompano Beach, Florida. He led all aspects of the business, including operations, sales, staffing, and client relationships. This long tenure shaped his practical leadership style and deep understanding of the industry.