May 2, 2013

Cherie Marcum Named EVP of Finance at Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center recently announced that Cherie Marcum has been named executive vice president of finance at Dallas Market Center. In her position, Marcum is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial processes, audits and budgeting system.

“Cherie has been instrumental in streamlining accounting functions and the budget process throughout the past six years,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “We value her contributions and dedication and are thrilled to have her lead our finance team.”

Marcum joined Dallas Market Center in 2007 as a controller and was promoted to vice president of finance in 2008. Marcum previously served as accounting manager then assistant corporate controller at Carreker Corporation, responsible for financial practices and procedures relative to accounting systems and reporting. She also coordinated external audits for the company.

In addition, Marcum held the positions of senior accountant and controller at Internet America, supervising accounts receivable and accounts payable staff, providing accurate financial results and high-quality reporting. She has served in various financial leadership positions at Northern Telecom, Citizens Communications and Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Marcum earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Baylor University and went on to finish her CPA certification. She resides in Dallas with her family and is involved with various activities throughout the community benefitting Alzheimer’s, diabetes and breast cancer research.

About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/.