Mark Hoots

Mark’s many roles in the creative team include Production Manager and in-house specialist in signage and displays. He draws on a wide experience in computer graphics, photography, and traditional arts to creatively plan and implement production of effective graphics materials for our clients.

Mark works closely with vendors, clients, and the Creating Results team to ensure quality in each step of the production process. With training in value engineering, he works with vendors to most effectively use materials and secure the best value for each project. Mark also is spearheading the agency’s initiatives in “green” marketing, finding creative ways to produce materials that use fewer resources and feature greater sustainability.

From massive museum installations, to fine art reproduction, to direct mail pieces, to individual, custom-made design originals, Mark has guided the design, production and delivery of highly successful projects.

He graduated with a BA in Photography from Virginia Intermont College and received a Fellowship Grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. He is trained in all industry standard design applications, including web and video applications.

Expertise:
Photography, digital imaging, design.

Best advice ever heard:
“A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist” - Louis Nizer

Ideal vacation:
Any vacation is ideal.

Inspiring wisdom:
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you
were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi