DESIGNS UNLIMITED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Production & Screen Printing Tech
Job Titles:
- Production & Screen Printing Tech
Denise joined the corporate division of our sales team in 2020. Denise is originally from Teutopolis and resides in Shumway with her husband, (why is the carpet all wet) Todd. In her free time, Denise enjoys "crafty stuff" (whatever that means), gardening, and hunting. She's had a busy year, canning something like 4,327 jars of produce. We'll warn you that she is an odd duck, as anyone who doesn't like bacon is a little "off" in our opinion.
Janelle is a mother of four and wife of one.
She has been the numero uno Inside Sales Rep since joining Designs Unlimited in 2007. Janelle acts as the in-house expert on domestic monetary policy and she really loves the show 'Doomsday Preppers'.
She has been known to fall for firefighters in '84 Chevrolet S-10 pickups.
Jennifer is our go to person in the Shipping / Receiving Department. So, if it's coming or going, believe me, she knows as nothing gets past her…which is awesome!
She spent the last 20+ years in the printing business, so she decided to try something different. Ummm, we print too!
Job Titles:
- Account Relations Manager
Kathy joined our crazy crew in July of 2021. Originally from somewhere way up north, she migrated down to Neoga, IL where she met her husband. Kathy is a wife, mother, business owner, and has many talents! She particularly enjoys making 30 minute brownies in 20 minutes. (for some reason, we're nervous to put her in charge of desserts for our company potlucks) Kathy has a dry sense of humor, and uses this wisely. It does leave us wondering, often, where exactly we stand…or maybe where she stands…..
Katie began her arduous journey in 2012. She job shadowed here as a design student wherein she was asked to slap the surface of a bucket of water 1,000 times in complete silence.
She was then ordered to stand outside the front door for the next four years, contemplating what her life as a designer meant. She was forbade food, water, and love for that time until she was prepared to be molded into the creative juggernaut she is today.
She has a husband, daughter, and a son though, that she didn't have when we first met her and we're confused as to how that happened.
Loretta joined our shipping and receiving department in March of 2020. Named after the ever-famous Coal Miner's Daughter, Loretta Lynn, it's only fitting that she listens to the song at least once a day. Loretta resides in Teutopolis with her husband and kids. She loves spending time with family, reading, and camping. To stay on her good side it works to play old country music, bring her food from Olive Garden, and never ever ever have or chew gum when around her. Oh...and "uncaging" a bottle of wine in her presence is a sure shoe-in too!
Lynn joined the DU team as our Business Manager in October of 2020. Lynn loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and baking. She is our resident in-house "goodie provider" and loves watching our britches get tighter and tighter. One thing she doesn't cook with is cilantro because, apparently, it tastes like dish soap. Who knew...
Maria joined our sales team in November of 2020 as Janelle's right-hand wo-man. Maria resides in Bishop and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Never, and we mean NEVER, respond to her texts with "K." She may or may not retaliate. She's a singer and a whistler, and her weaknesses are anything "Bachelor Nation" related, online shopping, and eating cereal. We're not sure if she ever does all of these at one time, but if so it would be quite the show. I guess we'll find out.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Payable / Purchasing
Michele has been welcomed with open arms to our Accounting department, and she will provide much-needed relief.
She's a town girl that moved to Lillyville to "get away from it all".
Sewing/quilting/crafting/wineries are her ways to chill out….outside of softball season. During softball season, she can be seen running up & down the interstate following Bradley softball. Much like most sports parents, she now has over a half million miles on her new vehicle.
Not a fan of heights or singing karaoke while not drinking….she is a fan of Garth Brooks, Joanna Gaines & HGTV.
Pam joined our team in January of 2020 and is the smiling face you see when you walk through our front door. All we can say about Pam is "THANK THE LORD" she's on our team! In addition to her dozens of other tasks, she's also our resident "DU Mom", and takes great care of all of us! Because we can be hot messes most of the time, we really make her work hard for her paycheck. Pam loves spending time with her family and grandkids, turkey hunting, and escaping to Southern Illinois (from us, most likely) with friends on the weekends.
Scott started printing and embroidering in the basement of their home, while working days at a local printer. He was also the Art Department. He now heads up the Production Division. Dodger, Ram & Hoosier fan - feel free to hold this against him.
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales and Marketing Executive
Sidney graduated in December 2020 from SIUE with a degree in Marketing, and joined our DU team in May of 2020. Because Scott and Tina are such exciting people, and because she couldn't get enough of them at home, she decided to follow them around at work too! Quirky facts about Sidney:
1.) She almost always wears sunglasses, though they are never on her face.
2.) She loves to travel, but this isn't easy because her car keys are always lost.
3.) She can play nine different instruments.
Tina and Scott started Designs Unlimited from their home in 2005. Today, Sales & Accounting divisions are her priorities.