GARY J. CLONINGER
President and Founder
G J CLONINGER and CO.

Gary Cloninger has been a part of the art and picture framing industry for almost 40 years. He was one of the first to become a Certified Picture Framer as certified by the Professional Picture Framers Association in the nation. This is the internationally recognized certification of picture framing knowledge and expertise in the industry.

His talents include all aspects of picture framing design and picture framing including the design and manufacture of one-of-a-kind custom framing. Other talents include Art consulting, art restoration and art installation for his client's homes and offices.

He has successfully completed framing projects ranging from the original patent for the telephone, an original early map of the world dated 1502, to original works of art by such notables as Picasso, Ansel Adams, Renoir and Norman Rockwell to hundreds of framed pieces of contemporary art for Fortune 500 clients.

Interesting Fact: Gary started working as a picture framer part time while he was a freshman in High School.

SUSAN P. CLONINGER
President of Corporate Sales

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 26+
Susan joined the business in 1984. She and Gary have been married for over 30 years and have run the business jointly since 1984.They have also managed to raise two children. Douglas, who currently attends Cornell in Ithaca, NY and Alison who will attend Tulane University in New Orleans beginning in August 2009.

She supervises the Commercial Division of the company, providing sales support to existing client base and generating new accounts. She regularly interfaces with art publishers and artists to create relationships where the gallery represents these artists to clients nationally. She also works with the in-house production facility in the creation of superior-quality framed art for on time delivery to clients' sites. Susan manages a staff of four who provide support to commercial clients.

Interesting Fact: Susan was previously a field director for the Morris Area Girl Scouts, working to motivate the 200 volunteer adults in the area.

CAROL FALZARANO
Certified Custom Picture Framer

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 35+
Carol works on many aspects of the framing process, including fabric stretching, sewing and handling of all fabric related orders. She also handles art and poster processing. Carol works in both the retail and corporate aspects of the business.

Interesting Fact: Carol has a degree in fine art and art history and has been a creative consultant for Ideas to Go since 1993. She is a also Certified Picture Framer by the Professional Picture Framers Association.

BETH SHAW
Custom Picture Framer

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 26+
Beth has been creating innovative French matting and contemporary mat designs for the company for over 20 years. She also provides sales support to the Gallery Director and design support to the commercial sales staff.

Interesting Fact: Beth worked as a stained glass artist and instructor for many years before entering the framing industry.

JANET CLONINGER
Accounting

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 20+
Janet provides accounting and administrative support to the company.

Interesting Fact: This is Janet's third career after 20 years as a homemaker and later an administrator in Day Care. Upon retiring, she came to spend her senior years working for her son and daughter-in-law.

EVA LEMMO
Custom Picture Framer

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 20+
Eva is responsible for many aspects of the framing process, primarily the cutting and joining of all frames. She also cuts mats and fits art work into frames.

Interesting Fact: With a background in Fine Art, Eva once worked as a clothing artist. She is currently a practicing fine artist using watercolor, oil, acrylic and pen & ink.

MARY BETH STROUP
Gallery Director / Corporate Sales Assistant

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 18+
Mary Beth provides sales and administrative support for all commercial work and has recently taken on the position of Gallery Director. Besides all of the daily demands of running a busy Gallery and Frame Shop she manages all incoming requests for commercial client contact. She researches and processes commercial client requests for artwork and coordinates ordering of posters and fine art as needed.

Interesting Fact: Mary Beth previously worked as a Direct Marketing Supervisor for Trump Casino and Hotel. Ivana Trump was her boss.

CAROLYN GRASSO
Custom Picture Framer

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 12+
Carolyn primarily works on fitting framed art work. She also touches up frames and art work as needed and mounts posters.

Interesting Fact: Carolyn has a BFA in illustration and is currently an active watercolor artist, specializing in miniature watercolors which are for sale in our gallery.

KEN LAMKEN
Delivery & Installation Specialist

Years in the Art and Framing Industry: 5+
Ken works on delivery, installation and shipping of all art work for the company. He regularly delivers and installs large corporate art and framing orders to our clientele.

Interesting Fact: Ken was credited as a muralist for the YES network's emmy-award winning show Ultimate Road Trip: Season 2. He was just 19 when he painted the 400 square-foot mural. He also has a BA in Fine Art.