Cudd joins Art Van Furniture

WARREN, Mich. — Robert Cudd has joined the management team at retailer Art Van Furniture’s corporate offices here as director of customer relationship marketing, a new position at the Top 100 company.
He is responsible for marketing research and Internet marketing programs.


Cudd most recently was chief strategy officer at NSC Consultants in Berkeley, Calif. Earlier, he worked at companies including Ogilvy and Mather Direct, Computer City, West Marine and Fatbrain.com. He began his career at J. Walter Thompson in Detroit.
“We are really pleased to have Robert join our team,” said Ken Van Elslander, co-president for Art Van. “He has extensive research, branding and e-commerce experience that will enable us to clearly define and anticipate the needs of our guests. With his help, we will also enhance the shopping experience for those visiting our Web site looking for product information and selection.”