Maryann Huhs

Now retired, Maryann Huhs formerly owned and operated M. Huhs International Fine Art, a boutique art gallery in Bellevue, Washington, that dealt with works from internationally-renowned artists. She promoted her business through a unique marketing strategy and sales model previously untested in the United States. Under Maryann Huhs’ guidance, the gallery exceeded financial projections in its first two years.

Prior to the fine arts industry, she worked in the video gaming, technology transfer and healthcare sectors. She spent nine years as managing director of a renowned video game company, where she oversaw all aspects of the company's operations including game development, marketing, licensing and financial management.

Maryann Huhs has an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles, as well as a master of arts in public administration from the University of Southern California.. In her free time, she is an avid hiker and walker who enjoys joining friends for five- to six-mile walks at the start of the day. In 2020, she traversed more than 300 miles in one month and knocked on 4,500 homes canvassing for the presidential election.