As director, Mr. Doug Cox brings extensive small business expertise and success in the photographic arts to The Silver Factory. He runs a successful commercial photography studio and has been in business for over 16 years. His client list includes the American Red Cross, Apple Computer, Key Bank, BP/Amoco, BF Goodrich, Progressive Insurance, The Cleveland Clinic, Glamour Magazine and others. Mr. Cox's photography has been recognized and included in juried shows. He has volunteered at The Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art since 1989. Doug has also taught at both Lakeland College and Cuyahoga Community College. He has sponsored interns at his studio for the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cuyahoga Community College. In addition, he recently served two years on the Board of Directors and acted as Treasurer for the Cleveland Chapter of The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP).

After completeing the move of The Silver Factory to Syracuse, NY Doug has begun to work with the LightWork organization.