Cheryl Devries-Knudson

Cheryl DeVries-Knudson has over 30 years of experience in various roles related to quality assurance and technical design in the fashion industry. Cheryl started their career as a Technical Designer at Cygne Designs, Inc in 1989 and worked there until 1996. Cheryl then joined Ann Taylor Global Sourcing as a Technical Design Manager from 1996 to 1999. After that, they worked at The Children's Place as a Sr. Director of Technical Design and Quality Assurance, where they played a key role in developing teams and implementing standards and programs to support the brand's growth. Cheryl worked at The Children's Place for over a decade, from 1999 to 2012. From 2004 to 2007, they also served as a Sr. Director of Technical Design and Quality Assurance at The Disney Store. In 2013, they joined Brandswami as a Director, where they worked until 2016. Currently, they hold the position of VP of Quality and Compliance at Americo Group, starting in 2016.

Cheryl DeVries-Knudson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Production Technology from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Cheryl also holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fashion Design from the same institution. Cheryl also has a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University.