Ryan Welker

Ryan Welker is an experienced professional in the textiles and apparel industry, currently serving as a sewing machine operator at Legendary Auto Interiors Ltd since March 2024. Prior roles include research and development positions at V Technical Textiles Inc., focusing on fabric testing and quality control, and specialist positions at Vartest Laboratories, where Ryan performed extensive textile testing, including flammability and moisture vapor tests. Previous experience spans plant operation and sewing specialization at W. H. Christian & Sons, Inc., and design internship roles at Oscar de la Renta and Vladknit, where Ryan gained hands-on production and quality control skills. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Textiles from Buffalo State University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Genesee Community College.