ANDREWS REFINISHING - Key Persons


Allen Storie

Job Titles:
  • Upholstery Manager
Allen was raised in Dallas, TX. He began his career working in high-end furniture warehouses and showrooms. He has 18 years experience working as management, operations, and distribution coordinator and he is now bringing those skills to Andrew's Refinishing since June 2018. Out of the shop, Allen likes to visit art museums, hiking and biking, as well as cooking.

Dustin Evans

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Dustin grew up in Lake Jackson just south of Houston, TX. He has over 10 years experience in quality control and customer service. He enjoys crafting furniture that resemble the Art & Crafts and Mission Furniture movements. His favorite designers are Gustav Stickley and Charles & Henry Greene. Dustin began at Andrew's Refinishing in May 2018 and brought his attention to detail and product knowledge with him.

Eric Buford

Eric Buford was born in Arkansas, and moved to the Dallas area when he was two years old. He is a renaissance man of sorts, having worked as a corporate trainer, a bar tender, as well as construction, before coming on board with Andrew's Refinishing. When he isn't in the shop, he enjoys spending his time cooking with family, playing disc golf, and hanging out with his dog, Zeus.

Simon Telfer

Job Titles:
  • Owner
Simon Telfer was born and raised in Dallas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he moved back to Dallas to join the family business. In 2013, Simon took over the business after his parents, John and Lorna, retired. In his free time, he enjoys working on and restoring his 1984 CJ7 Jeep. Other hobbies include golf, and playing as well as coaching Lacrosse. He received the title of All-American his senior year playing lacrosse for Texas.