International Market Centers CEO and leadership

Robert Maricich is widely recognized as one of the home furnishings industry’s most Innovative leaders. The former president and chief executive officer of World Market Center Las Vegas and Hickory, N.C. based Century Furniture Industries has an established record of building companies into internationally respected brands.

Maricich was instrumental in envisioning and developing the strategy for the creation of International Market Centers, L.P. In 2011 he founded IMC with sponsors Bain Capital and Oaktree Capital Management by raising over $1 billion to fund the purchase of the International Home Furnishings Center, ShowPlace properties, and the Market Square properties in High Point, N.C. and merging them with World Market Center Las Vegas to form the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishing, home décor and gift industries. In 2017, Maricich led the IMC migration to new ownership when Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, and Fireside Investments, acquired IMC. Following that transition, he later directed the 2018 merger between International Market Centers and AmericasMart in Atlanta and the subsequent acquisition of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, creating a compelling International Market Centers presence on the east and west coast that now encompasses more than 20 million square feet of world-class B2B exhibition space.

Maricich joined World Market Center as chief executive officer in January 2008 and oversaw the trade complex’s ongoing expansion as it solidified its position as the western United States premier home furnishings market. Prior to assuming that post, Maricich spent 11 years at Century Furniture Industries. As chief executive officer at Century, he managed 1,200 associates and drove innovations that elevated the $175 million company into one of the industry’s most admired manufacturers of high-end residential furniture.

From 1989-¬1996 Maricich was president and CEO of American Drew Furniture and American of Martinsville, divisions of LADD Furniture. Prior to that, he was an executive with Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Maricich has a long history in the Hospitality industry, founding the Flexsteel Contract Division and then moving on to leading American of Martinsville, which at the time was the largest wood manufacturer in the hospitality industry. Early in his career he was an executive with Texaco and the R.S Bacon Veneer Co. In addition, Maricich also has served for many years on the American Furniture Manufacturers Association Board of Directors as well as the past chairman of the executive committee. In 2000, he was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to be chairman of North Carolina Furniture Export Council, a position he held until 2004.

Maricich currently sits on the executive committee for the home furnishings industry charity, City of Hope and Opportunity Village, a Las Vegas based charity dedicated to serving the disabled. In 2019, he will receive the Furniture Industry Icon award from the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) in recognition of his 35+ years in the home furnishings industry. Additionally, in 2017, Maricich was honored with the American Heritage Distinguished Service Award by the American Home Furnishings Alliance and also been honored with the American Heritage Award by the Anti-Defamation League and the Man of the Year award from the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association. Maricich is being inducted into the Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s highest honor, in 2021.

Maricich is a graduate of Montana State University with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He and his wife Andrea have 3 grown sons. He especially enjoys his lifelong passion for fly-fishing.

Prior to IMC, Scott had several roles at GMAC Insurance Personal Lines including CMO as well as time managing each of the company’s two divisions.

Scott managed a commercial paper product line at Georgia Pacific for several years and he spent 4 years at the Boston Consulting Group where his work generally focused on sales force effectiveness and B2B and B2C marketing.

He received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his undergraduate degree from LSU.

Dorothy Belshaw is an EVP, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer at International Market Centers and President, Gift at International Market Centers and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has worked as Senior Vice President & Director, New York International Gift Fair at George Little Management LLC; Senior Vice President, New Business Development 2003 - 2007 at George Little Management LLC; and Vice President, New Business Development at Great Lakes Management. Dorothy studied at Phillips Exeter Academy between 1980 and 1983 and HAMILTON COLLEGE between 1983 and 1987.

Prior to IMC, Bill has had extensive experience in executive leadership roles in a variety of industries. He was Executive Vice President and CFO of GSE Holdings, Inc (NYSE:GSE) from 2011 to 2013. He spent 8 years with Animal Health International (NASDAQ: AHII) as SVP and CFO. Prior to that he held CFO positions at Rawlings Sporting Good Company (NASDAQ: RAWL), Collins Signs, and Pak-Lite.

He graduated from the University of Alabama.

Monique joins IMC from 21 years at Incite Strategies, Inc. (ISHR Group), where she was the CEO and Founding Partner, responsible for providing executive assessment, development, and coaching services to corporate and private equity/portfolio companies globally. Previously, Monique worked in Human Resources at General Electric and General Motors.

She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Psychology, holds a Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School. She holds a certificate from the UC-Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. Monique is also a Board member of the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and chairs their Board Development Committee and is an alumna and active volunteer with Leadership Atlanta and Leadership Georgia.

Shannon joined IMC from Hilton Worldwide, where he served as Vice President, IT Field Services and Strategic Sourcing. In that role, he managed the technology operations functions of over 700 corporately-managed hotels globally and lead Hilton’s global technology deployment and implementation organization responsible for the company’s proprietary PMS, industry leading Digital Key solution, and sales platform.

Prior to his position with Hilton Worldwide, Shannon served as SVP and CIO of LXR Luxury Resorts and Hotels where he managed the technology organization. Previously, he also served as Vice President and CIO for Destination Hotels and Resorts, which operated both branded and independent full-service hotels.

Shannon graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in business.

Robert Maricich is widely recognized as one of the home furnishings industry’s most Innovative leaders. The former president and chief executive officer of World Market Center Las Vegas and Hickory, N.C. based Century Furniture Industries has an established record of building companies into internationally respected brands.

Maricich was instrumental in envisioning and developing the strategy for the creation of International Market Centers, L.P. In 2011 he founded IMC with sponsors Bain Capital and Oaktree Capital Management by raising over $1 billion to fund the purchase of the International Home Furnishings Center, ShowPlace properties, and the Market Square properties in High Point, N.C. and merging them with World Market Center Las Vegas to form the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishing, home décor and gift industries. In 2017, Maricich led the IMC migration to new ownership when Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, and Fireside Investments, acquired IMC. Following that transition, he later directed the 2018 merger between International Market Centers and AmericasMart in Atlanta and the subsequent acquisition of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, creating a compelling International Market Centers presence on the east and west coast that now encompasses more than 20 million square feet of world-class B2B exhibition space.

Maricich joined World Market Center as chief executive officer in January 2008 and oversaw the trade complex’s ongoing expansion as it solidified its position as the western United States premier home furnishings market. Prior to assuming that post, Maricich spent 11 years at Century Furniture Industries. As chief executive officer at Century, he managed 1,200 associates and drove innovations that elevated the $175 million company into one of the industry’s most admired manufacturers of high-end residential furniture.

From 1989-¬1996 Maricich was president and CEO of American Drew Furniture and American of Martinsville, divisions of LADD Furniture. Prior to that, he was an executive with Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Maricich has a long history in the Hospitality industry, founding the Flexsteel Contract Division and then moving on to leading American of Martinsville, which at the time was the largest wood manufacturer in the hospitality industry. Early in his career he was an executive with Texaco and the R.S Bacon Veneer Co. In addition, Maricich also has served for many years on the American Furniture Manufacturers Association Board of Directors as well as the past chairman of the executive committee. In 2000, he was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to be chairman of North Carolina Furniture Export Council, a position he held until 2004.

Maricich currently sits on the executive committee for the home furnishings industry charity, City of Hope and Opportunity Village, a Las Vegas based charity dedicated to serving the disabled. In 2019, he will receive the Furniture Industry Icon award from the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) in recognition of his 35+ years in the home furnishings industry. Additionally, in 2017, Maricich was honored with the American Heritage Distinguished Service Award by the American Home Furnishings Alliance and also been honored with the American Heritage Award by the Anti-Defamation League and the Man of the Year award from the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association. Maricich is being inducted into the Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s highest honor, in 2021.

Maricich is a graduate of Montana State University with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He and his wife Andrea have 3 grown sons. He especially enjoys his lifelong passion for fly-fishing.

Robert Maricich is widely recognized as one of the home furnishings industry’s most Innovative leaders. The former president and chief executive officer of World Market Center Las Vegas and Hickory, N.C. based Century Furniture Industries has an established record of building companies into internationally respected brands.

Maricich was instrumental in envisioning and developing the strategy for the creation of International Market Centers, L.P. In 2011 he founded IMC with sponsors Bain Capital and Oaktree Capital Management by raising over $1 billion to fund the purchase of the International Home Furnishings Center, ShowPlace properties, and the Market Square properties in High Point, N.C. and merging them with World Market Center Las Vegas to form the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishing, home décor and gift industries. In 2017, Maricich led the IMC migration to new ownership when Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, and Fireside Investments, acquired IMC. Following that transition, he later directed the 2018 merger between International Market Centers and AmericasMart in Atlanta and the subsequent acquisition of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, creating a compelling International Market Centers presence on the east and west coast that now encompasses more than 20 million square feet of world-class B2B exhibition space.

Maricich joined World Market Center as chief executive officer in January 2008 and oversaw the trade complex’s ongoing expansion as it solidified its position as the western United States premier home furnishings market. Prior to assuming that post, Maricich spent 11 years at Century Furniture Industries. As chief executive officer at Century, he managed 1,200 associates and drove innovations that elevated the $175 million company into one of the industry’s most admired manufacturers of high-end residential furniture.

From 1989-¬1996 Maricich was president and CEO of American Drew Furniture and American of Martinsville, divisions of LADD Furniture. Prior to that, he was an executive with Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Maricich has a long history in the Hospitality industry, founding the Flexsteel Contract Division and then moving on to leading American of Martinsville, which at the time was the largest wood manufacturer in the hospitality industry. Early in his career he was an executive with Texaco and the R.S Bacon Veneer Co. In addition, Maricich also has served for many years on the American Furniture Manufacturers Association Board of Directors as well as the past chairman of the executive committee. In 2000, he was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to be chairman of North Carolina Furniture Export Council, a position he held until 2004.

Maricich currently sits on the executive committee for the home furnishings industry charity, City of Hope and Opportunity Village, a Las Vegas based charity dedicated to serving the disabled. In 2019, he will receive the Furniture Industry Icon award from the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA) in recognition of his 35+ years in the home furnishings industry. Additionally, in 2017, Maricich was honored with the American Heritage Distinguished Service Award by the American Home Furnishings Alliance and also been honored with the American Heritage Award by the Anti-Defamation League and the Man of the Year award from the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association. Maricich is being inducted into the Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s highest honor, in 2021.

Maricich is a graduate of Montana State University with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He and his wife Andrea have 3 grown sons. He especially enjoys his lifelong passion for fly-fishing.