Celeste Payne has joined the International Home Furnishings Center as account executive for the showroom building's High Point Market publications, and Meredith Mowery has joined as production manager.

Payne will sell advertising for the publications and will be responsible for planning and coordination of IHFC educational programs. Mowery will oversee production of the publications.

“We are thrilled to welcome these two women, both with longtime experience in the industry, to IHFC,” said IHFC President Tom Lindh.

Payne most recently was a showroom sales associate with Baker, Knapp & Tubbs in High Point, where she was a million-dollar producer. She also has worked with Young's Furniture and Rug, John Widdicomb and Ficks Reed.

Mowery most recently was a senior account manager with CoyneBeahmShouse Inc., and earlier was with Applerock Tradeshow Displays, The Design Group, Tatum Toomey Whicker Advertising, Ashley Interiors and Rose Furniture.