Retirement of Co-Founder Ted VanCleave

Ted VanCleave, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of ImageRights, is set to retire on May 15th. 

Since its founding in 2009, Ted has been instrumental in guiding ImageRights to become the premier copyright protection service in the world. With his contributions to sales, marketing and business development, the company has thrived, offering essential services to thousands of professional photographers, illustrators, photo agencies, and retailers.

Reflecting on his career, Ted shared, "It's been a great run and an amazing 15 years. I'm so proud of what ImageRights has grown to become. I want to give a special thanks to Joe Naylor, my co-founder, business partner, and the CEO and President of ImageRights. Joe has been a driving force in growing ImageRights into the powerhouse that it is today." Joe and Ted have been colleagues and close friends for 35 years, a testament to their strong personal and professional bond.

As he transitions into retirement, Ted looks forward to dedicating more time to his passions — working on his art, traveling, and boating.

We're really going to miss everything Ted has brought to ImageRights, but his legacy is something that will keep inspiring us for many years to come.