Riley Blake Designs
Chris Ross has diverse work experience in various roles and companies. In 2008, Chris worked as a Writer and Author, focusing on humorous and fictional manuscripts. From 2016 to the present, Chris has been employed by Riley Blake Designs, initially as a Consultant in Strategy and Employee Relations. Later, Chris served as the Director of Employee and Customer Experience, where they implemented new training programs and enhanced the customer and employee experience. Currently, Chris holds the position of VP of Business Operations and Sales, establishing new sales processes and strengthening relationships with sales partners. In 2013, Chris volunteered for the JDRF Mountain West Chapter, providing guidance and support to newly diagnosed children and their families. They also held various volunteer roles at Waterford School, including President of the Parent Association. Additionally, Chris worked as a Freelance Consultant for Systym from 2010 to 2016.
Chris Ross obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from "It took a village" in 1996.
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.