Dick Sargent - Owner

Dick Sargent opened Sargent's Fine Art 20 years ago and over the years, it has grown into one of the most diversified gathering of artists to be presented under one roof..... anywhere in the world. If you ask him, he will always say that he's been very lucky to have assembled such a creative, talented group from the four corners of the world while maintaining 30% local talent. He attributes most of his good fortune to his remarkable staff and the fact that they maintain a loyal, happy work environment. Dick never fails to mention that Sargent's enjoys a huge amount of repeat business from returning clients. "Once they (clients) become part of our art & jewelry collecting family, they visit us just to say hello and let us know that they are once more back on Maui." Our staff have developed many wonderful friendships with our collectors these last two decades contributing greatly to our success as a fine art gallery and jewelry store.

Kim Jacoby - Senior Gallery Director & Fine Art Consultant

Kim has been the Gallery Director of Sargent's Fine Art since January of 1998 and helped design their Front Street location in 2000. Together with gallery owner Richard Sargent they opened Sargent's Fine Jewelry in 2003 and founded a publishing company. With nearly 30 years background in the art business Kim is responsible for the day-to-day running of both the art gallery and the jewelry store.

Kim was raised in New York but has spent most of her life in the Hawaiian islands inspired by the exquisite beauty and the spirit of Aloha. A world traveler and frequent visitor to the west and east coasts of the USA, she keeps her finger on the pulse of the latest in art, design, and fashion. It is Kim's discerning eye and impeccable taste that is responsible for Sargent's exceptional ambiance.

Kim is also involved in the community in many ways and contributes her time mentoring young people. She has played a vital role in Sargent's Fine Art college scholarship program for local high school graduates. Kim looks forward to using her knowledge and skills in fine art to help others discover and enjoy the pleasures of art collecting.

Chris Bierley - Gallery Director & Fine Art Consultant

Chris Bierley has been with Sargent's for several years and during that time has developed longstanding relationships with his clients. He knows his art and has a sense for what each client would like.

Chris was born in Florida of Cuban ancestry. He speaks both Spanish and English fluently. Having moved to Maui in the late 70's, Chris has made the island his permanent home. Chris has owned & operated his own galleries as well as managed galleries for some of Lahaina's top artists, including Robert Lyn Nelson, the well known painter of Hawaii's marine life.

When not immersed in art, Chris is usually immersed in the ocean. He is an avid surfer, windsurfer, standup paddle boarder, diver, & general ocean sports enthusiast. When dry, he likes to mountain bike and hike. Chris has traveled the world from Europe to South America to Asia and beyond; however, judging by his smiling face at the gallery, he seems to feel most at ease when he is back at home on Maui's golden shores. You can visit Chris Bierley on FaceBook

Loreli Bode - Fine Art Consultant

At eleven years with Sargent's Fine Art, Loreli Bode is the consultant who has been with the gallery the longest. She has written two books on the artwork of Victor Bregeda. Based on her discussions with Victor, she writes many of the explanations and descriptions of his paintings for the gallery and the website. During the past year and a half, Loreli has made two trips to sculptor Gaylord Ho's studios and sculpture gardens in Taiwan.

Loreli has been involved with the art world since she first displayed her paintings on the sidewalks in Greenwich Village at the age of 13, going on to show her paintings in galleries in the Village. An NYU graduate, she moved to Reno, Nevada, to do graduate work at UNR. There she taught chimpanzees the sign language of the deaf, and wrote her master's thesis on the physiological correlates of meditation. Loreli was also the first female firefighter in the state of Nevada.

Her travels have included Japan, Korea, Thailand, Nepal including Everest base camp, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Bolivia, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, and Fiji.

"Life is magic - I'd love to help you find art that will bring more magic into your life!" — Loreli BodeEmail: loreli@sargentsfineart.com

Ingrid Klausner - Fine Art Consultant

Ingrid Klausner was born and raised in New York City. She earned a B.A. from Queens College and did post graduate studies at NY University, then went on to get her M.A. from the French Culinary Institute. She was a licensed real estate broker in NYC for 22 years, 17 of which she spent managing a multi-million dollar real estate firm. She was first assistant and food stylist at Peter Kumps Cooking School as well as stagiere at Le Cirque, Lutece, China Grill, and Daniel Bouloud restaurants in NYC. She served as a safari escort and amateur wildlife photographer for Abercrombie & Kent Outfitters in Nairobi, Kenya. She has also been a private caterer in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

Ingrid came to Maui in 1994 where she spent 5 years in Fine Jewelry sales and 9 years as a licensed real estate agent. She has been a Fine Art Consultant with Sargent's Fine Art since it opened in the Front Street location in 2000. She is very attentive to her clients and does exceptional follow-up. She has special expertise in the art of Victor Bregeda and Gleb Goloubetski.

In her spare time Ingrid likes to travel and pursue her interests in cooking, art, jewelry design, classic films, photography, museums, and architecture. In addition she is a student pilot and humane society volunteer.

Nisla - Artist & Fine Art Consultant

Although fairly new to the gallery, Nisla has known Dick Sargent since 1994 when he displayed her artwork at his first location on Lahainaluna Road. Now joining the staff has a sort of "coming home" feeling.

Nisla is both an artist at Sargent's and an art consultant with over 30 years of experience in the business. Sharing her passion for art is one of her greatest joys.

"There is a unique shift in the psyche when experiencing a piece of art that connects with you. I love helping people find those pieces that speak to their soul." — Nisla

Please visit Nisla's artist page.

Adam Koplow - Fine Art Consultant

Adam Koplow was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up there until he was twelve years old. His mother and he came to Hawaii on a vacation in the early 1980s and decided to permanently move to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Adam attended Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High School. He moved from Hilo as a young adult and came to live and work on Maui. Adam has worked as a fine dining chef at restaurants such as Chez Paul and Roy's. He is also a musician, writer, artist, and craftsman. Adam joined Sargent's Fine Art gallery in February of 2019 and is one of the newest fine art consultants at the gallery. There is nothing in which Adam takes more pride than making sure his clients' needs are completely satisfied. From discerning collectors to first-time art buyers, Adam will go above and beyond people's expectations to make sure that each piece of art finds its perfect home.

Rick Mancuso - Fine Art Consultant

Rick Mancuso joined the Sargent's Fine Art consultant team in March 2021.

Tony Menze - Fine Art Consultant

Tony Menze joined the Sargent's Fine Art consultant team in July 2021.

Lisa Perrone - Fine Art Consultant

Lisa Perrone has been with Sargent's since January 2022. She has a background in Sales & Marketing, theater, and community storytelling. Lisa loves sharing her passion for art as she introduces gallery visitors to the unique collection at Sargent's Fine Art.

Bob Ellingwood - Shipping Manager

Bob Ellington joined Sargent's on July 26, 2016. He manages the Shipping Department at Sargent's Fine Art Gallery and is responsible for keeping track of all the inventory. He is hands-on from the time the art comes into the gallery until it is sold: he puts the price tags on the art as it arrives, hangs it, moves it around for shows, packs it up securely, and ships it to the clients.