IMC Names Janice Lassiter to Home Décor Leasing Post

February 7, 2017  by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   

Lassiter, who begins her new job Feb. 15, will be based in the High Point corporate offices, reporting to Julie Messner, senior vice president of furniture and home décor leasing.

Lassiter brings nearly 30 years of experience to her new role. Since 2013, she had been publisher of Home Accents Today, where she drove double-digit revenue growth and expanded digital sales by 24%, among other accomplishments.

Prior to her role as publisher, Lassiter served as associate publisher for Home Accents Today and held numerous leadership roles in sales and publishing for Home Accents Today and its sister publication, Furniture Today.

A member of the Accessories Resource Team, she sits on the board of directors and membership committee and has received numerous industry awards and accolades throughout her career.

“Janice is a consummate professional with a proven track record of working with customers to understand and support their business needs,” said Messner. “Adept at establishing and growing relationships throughout the industry, her consultative approach is authentic and wholly consistent with IMC's commitment to collaboration and partnership. We are thrilled to have her on our team.”

Lassiter joins the new, unified home furnishings business unit that includes all furniture, accessory, casual and bedding accounts across IMC campuses in High Point and Las Vegas.