Quality Office Environments was established in 2001 as a boutique office furniture dealership with the sole purpose of providing individualized services for the architectural and design community, striving to create extremely functional, aesthetic and user friendly spaces.

In 2010 Marcia was approached to purchase QOE, a thriving dealership established by her previous sales manager and friend, Carroll Johnson. Yearning to go back to her roots, Marcia was overjoyed to accept.

For the past 24 years QOE has proudly served as a Woman Owned Business.

  • Marcia Podhorecki

    Owner | President

    I love furniture! As an Interior design graduate from Syracuse University, I have always had a passion for interior spaces and the elements that make them unique. Especially furniture!

    I am so grateful that I get to work with the talented professionals in the community, the architects, interior designers and facilities managers, to help them create welcoming, enticing and beautiful spaces for people to learn in, work in and collaborate in.

    My favorite day is install day, when we bring the space to life, watching people thrive in the spaces that we help create is the most rewarding part of what we do at QOE.

    Marcia.Podhorecki@ki.com

  • Marj Hitt

    Director of Operations | Heart of QOE

    The real reason for our success, Marj brings an unmatched wealth of experience to the company having spent 34 years at Gunlocke in every position but president- (though many say, she would have been excellent at that too!). It’s been said that there isn’t anything she can’t do.

    She is the driving force that makes this QOE train stay on the rails. She keeps track of every aspect of the order, pushes the vendors to perform at their highest level, corresponds daily with clients, project managers, installers and even keeps our plants alive.

    Marj.Hitt@ki.com

  • Jim Hertzel

    Project Manager Extraordinaire

    There is nothing better than to have your very own project manager overseeing the great projects that we are so fortunate to be a part of.

    The last leg of the journey is carefully managed by Jim as he oversees the talented group of installers and gifted tradespeople that we work with to ensure that the furniture is delivered, assembled and installed properly and timely in the least disruptive fashion.

    He assures that all punch list items are addressed expediently and always with a smile and a great attitude.

  • Devan Delaney

    Marketing Director | Creative Genius

    As the company turned 20 years old, the need to create a more youthful and up to date image fell on the young and extremely talented shoulders of our newest member, Devan.

    As a Visual Media graduate from RIT, she brings with her a knowledge of technology, trends and market savvy that was lacking. We are so excited to have her aboard and for her to share her youthful and inspirational ideas in both our marketing and social media presence.

    devandelaney@qualityofficeenvironments.com

  • Liz Ehmann

    Operations Manager

    lizehmann@qualityofficeenvironments.com

  • Shelby Corlis

    Interior Design Intern

    shelbycorlis@qualityofficeenvironments.com

  • “Marcia helped us furnish much of MacVittie College Union with her amazing artistic talent!”

    KT

  • “Thank you Marcia, your efforts never go unnoticed and are so appreciated. It’s always a pleasure to work with you on a project!”

    DB

  • “Thank you so much for all you do, you’re always so willing to help us out and make sure our clients are happy. You’re the best!”

    MH

  • “Your work ethic and professional service have made you a success Marcia”

    MB

  • “Marcia, I hear about all the great things you have done to help the other designers. Thank you for your extra efforts. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

    KC

  • “I want to send a special kudos to you for how the install is being managed with Jim’s supervision, as well as the general organization on site. We work with many of the area furniture dealers, and the operations I saw there today were refreshingly impressive.”

    SL

  • “You are doing an amazing job!  I wouldn’t want any other furniture dealer working on these projects. I know it’s a lot for you and your installers, but I certainly appreciate all that you and your team are doing for these projects!”

    DK-P

  • “You and your company’s quick action is refreshing. Unfortunately I am not finding that same level of service with everyone.” Very nice job.

    JD

  • “Thank you for all of your extra efforts in caring for our clients as much as we do! You have gone the extra mile on so many projects lately! We really appreciate it! You rock!”

    AB

  • “Marcia did a great job with the furnishings for the renovated space and second floor expansion at Wadsworth Library!”

    JB-W

  • “Your support as one of our major suppliers has been nothing less than stellar; both you and Marj”

    JW

  • “I just wanted to let you know that I love my desk!!! Thank you so much for working with me to get what I wanted. I really, really appreciate it. It is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks again.”

    KH

  • "I called and spoke with Marj on Monday, she thought she had the solution, but said "let me double check and call you back" within five minutes she called, gave me the solution, we had a nice chat, I'm happy and back working. She always has been, and still is, wonderful to work with."

    LT

  • "We love the furniture in our space. We get compliments regularly. It works great for meeting with clients, as well as an awesome look for doing business portraits! We're very glad we went with you and Quality Office Environments. When we receive those compliments we make sure to mention who we dealt with. Thanks for helping to make our space a comfortable and professional looking office and gallery. Kudos to you and your staff.

    L&MT