Picture Source Names Julia Marks to New Position of Chief Visionary Officer

Furniture World News Desk on 10/16/2014

Picture Source, one of the largest wholesale resources for traditional, transitional and contemporary wall art, announced that Julia Marks is their Chief Visionary Officer (CVO), a new position within the company. As such, Marks will set the company’s strategic and creative course, and oversee general operations. She originally joined Picture Source in 2003 as an Art Consultant specializing in hospitality sales. Her most recent work for the company included sales management, marketing, mentoring, product line development and branding. She is the international past president of NEWH, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing scholarships to students in the hospitality industry and networking opportunities to industry professionals.

“We are just thrilled that Julia agreed to be our CVO and lead Picture Source into a new era of growth and expansion,” commented John Hoyt, president and owner of Picture Source. “Her enthusiasm and talent are remarkable.” Hoyt will continue to focus on national sales, markets and product design.

“John Hoyt has spent over 40 years building a wall art company that has grown exponentially through providing superior customer service and a diverse offering of product for the residential, hospitality and healthcare industries, said Marks. “I am grateful for his mentoring and faith in offering me this role to establish new goals and create a dynamic vision to take the company to the next level and beyond.”

Marks holds a degree in art history from Western Washington University. Prior to re-joining Picture Source she was president of Dossee, a virtual catalog of unique interior products for the hospitality industry, purchasing agents and interior designers.

Picture Source has a permanent High Point showroom located in IHFC C365 and at World Market Center – Las Vegas C-0693. Learn more about the company at www.facebook.com/PictureSource and www.picturesource.com.


About Picture Source: Founded in 1975, Seattle-based Picture Source is known for exclusive artwork collections tailored to support the ever-changing design trends of the residential furniture industry. Best known for being a trendsetter and innovator, their success can be attributed to an understanding of color, fashion and design. Picture Source has always been proud to guarantee their materials and workmanship, and is focused on a greener approach to manufacturing. With a top-notch art consulting team and custom framing capabilities, the company offers products for the residential, hospitality and healthcare markets, all proudly made in the USA. Please visit www.picturesource.com for more information.