AL ZUCKERMAN
PRESIDENT
Al built a career in the Luxury outerwear arena starting in 1979. His entrepreneurial visions gave him the insight to follow his dreams of building an international business from the ground up. In 2012, and out of necessity, Al and Scott Bernstein, a friendly competitor, founded ILOE (International Luxury Outerwear Expo). During his career, Al’s love for family, people and community inspired him to launch a secondary vocation in law enforcement. After twenty-three of service with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Al retired with the rank of Reserve Sergeant.
JEFF ZUCKERMAN
VICE PRESIDENT
Before joining the ILOE team in 2015, Jeff studied law at Chapman University in Orange, California. Jeff is a member of the Florida Bar and also owns a luxury apparel brand with his wife and parents. At ILOE, Jeff wears many hats, but is primarily responsible for all operations and leading the various departments at ILOE to achieve ILOE’s goals for the industry. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys running, hiking, and visiting craft breweries with his wife.
JUDY ZUCKERMAN
CFO
Judy and Al met in 1984 and married in 1985. Judy, while working two jobs, attended Cal State University at Northridge where she studied Nutrition. Judy recognized that the family business was growing and needed her organizational skills to help manage various aspects of the business. She transitioned from student to controller and worked in the family business for over twenty-five years. During her tenure, Judy managed to raise her family and follow her passion for her German Shepard’s, cooking, gardening and now, her biggest prize, her grandson.
SCOTT BERNSTEIN
PRESIDENT
Scott has been a member of the Luxury Outerwear community for over thirty-five years. He began his career working as a resident buyer and worked closely with both manufactures and retail stores bringing the latest fashion in outerwear to market. Understanding the Luxury Outerwear community, Scott decided to captian his own ship and founded Rendezvous N.Y., a cutting-edge-brand of high-end coats and accessories. Over the years, Al and Scott became friendly competitors and frequently exchanged ideas. Together, they identified the need to bring a Luxury Outerwear show to the United States. They put heir entrepreneurial talents together and launched ILOE. (International Luxury Outerwear and accessory Expo.) In addition, Scott is also the president of FUR NEW YORK and is very in tune with the pulse of the industry. He enjoys spending time with his family and consistently plays racquetball and yoga.
CHARLES FRATTO
EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Before joining the ILOE Team in 2015, Charles was a Company Member of Odyssey Dance Theatre based in Salt Lake City, Utah. During his time with Odyssey, Charles toured in the United States and around the world performing in countries which include Germany, Switzerland, and Turkey. After having made an evening wear gown for his sister as a homecoming gift from her trips abroad, Charles discovered his love of all things garment designing and constructing. In 2016 he graduated from the Fashion Institute of SLCC in Salt Lake City, Utah with a degree in Fashion Design. Charles likes to spend his free time designing, sewing, and knitting.
MARIA ZUCKERMAN
DIRECTOR OF RETAILER RELATIONS
Before joining the ILOE team in 2013, Maria studied international business at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011. She brought with her a background of experience in events and development to ILOE and as with most start-up companies, has worn many hats. She is currently working on the attendee experience and buyer relations. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading, and cooking, although finding spare time is becoming harder due to her new favorite role as “mom.”
JESSICA BELVEDERE
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
Before joining ILOE in 2018, Jessica owned a design + marketing firm for nearly 10 years. After graduating with her bachelors degree from UCF in 2004, she decided to make a career in graphic design, working with clients in the wedding, culinary, and hospitality industries. When she’s not working, you will find her reading the latest issue of Magnolia Magazine, cooking her favorite dish, or having a spa day with her two daughters.