Riley Blake Designs
Chelsey Coats has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Chelsey started their career in 2000 at Coats Farm as an Agricultural Specialist, where they operated farm equipment, assisted with bookkeeping, and performed general maintenance tasks. In 2008, they joined The Leavitt Group as a Regional Controller Assistant, supporting financial operations. From 2010 to 2011, Chelsey worked as a Custom Media Specialist at LearnKey. Chelsey then joined Jensen & Keddington, P.C. CPA's in 2011 as a Staff Accountant. In 2012, Chelsey transitioned to KPMG US as a Senior Audit Associate, staying with the company until 2017. Following that, they worked at Strata Fund Solutions LLC as a Supervisor from 2017 to 2019. Currently, Chelsey holds the role of Vice President Finance at Riley Blake Designs, a position they have held since December 2021.
Chelsey Coats completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from Southern Utah University, from 2006 to 2009. Following this, they pursued further education and obtained a Master of Accounting degree from the same institution, from 2009 to 2010.
Riley Blake Designs
Riley Blake Designs is an innovative fabric manufacturer based out of Sandy and Alpine, Utah. In 2008, having worked in a family-owned wholesale fabric business, Bret & Cindy Cloward recognized the need for exciting new prints that offered a more sophisticated style for fashion-forward sewists. Inspired by local and international artists, they design fabric lines with vintage sensibilities and modern attitude. Their fabric reflects an elegant feel for color, vibrant but with restraint, resulting in versatile prints for quilting, clothing, or home décor. Riley Blake Designs colorful fabrics include cottons, flannels, sparkle cottons, organic cotton, knits, dreamy, and laminates in a range of designer and basic prints. Their coordinating “Sew Together” line consists of a bevy of complementary buttons, ric-rac, ribbons and lace, project kits and panels, zippers by the yard, and crocheted flowers. Riley Blake Designs sells exclusively through independent retailers and quilt shops in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia.