Kent Bell
Creative Director & CEO
kent@visfx.com
Kent Bell is a multi-disciplined artist, designer and illustrator whose career began with a formal art education at Indiana University's Hope School of Fine Arts. Turning complex and difficult to grasp issues into the clear and obvious is his forte. After his sister Val introduced him to the litigation world in the late 1990's, Kent quickly established himself as a war room specialist.
Val Bell
Vice President, Litigation Services
val@visfx.com
Valerie Bell is one of the most accomplished trial support managers in the country. Her career began with a degree in Mass Communication and Television Production from Indiana University. Val’s knowledge of trial procedure, graphics production and presentation technology is unmatched, and she has pioneered numerous time-saving and error-prevention techniques that have become standard practice for any well-trained war room staff.
Diana Yakerson
Art Director, Trial Services
diana@visfx.com
Diana is a product designer and graphic artist with a business management degree from California State University Northridge. She brings years of experience working anime, gaming and entertainment industry trade shows, where long hours combined with high production value bring industry leaders and prospective clients together.
Rob Funderburk
Art Director, Visualizations
rob@visfx.com
Rob brings two decades of strategic visual communication and creative management experience, including international publishing, educational products, and corporate identity. He also maintains a fine art studio practice and is a respected mentor to emerging media talent.
Holly Thomson
Operations Manager
holly@visfx.com
Holly is an entrepreneurial businesswoman, having left the field of healthcare and research to pursue ventures focusing on studio art, instruction, and management. In her spare time, she volunteers in her local community, sharing her passion for biodynamic landscapes and the ocean. She completed her education at the University of California, San Diego focusing on Biology and Psychology.
Kelly Murphy
Marketing Manager
kelly@visfx.com
Kelly is a litigation graphics specialist with a marketing degree from Pennsylvania State University. Her expertise in visual communication helps transform complex legal concepts into clear, persuasive graphics.
Rita Richardson
Board Member
rita@visfx.com
Rita Richardson serves on our Board of Directors. Her career includes nearly 30 years with a Fortune 500 corporation, finishing as an HR executive. She has earned both a BS and an Executive MBA from Indiana University. Coming out of retirement to serve on VISFX’s Board, Rita is putting to use her knowledge of business administration and HR functions. Rita is also a craft artist and prolific reader.
VISFX PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
(The VISFX C.R.E.D.O.S.)
Our artists strive to be …
Capable … by elevating our craft through innovation, education, and collaboration;
Responsible … by reporting time and expenses accurately and promptly;
Exemplary … by valuing integrity, fairness, and justice in our actions, every day;
Dependable … by working on assignments promptly, efficiently, and thoroughly;
Objective … by disclosing and clearing any potential conflicts; and
Steadfast … by safeguarding confidential information long after our work is done.
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