About

Krista Martenson is president of Krista Cary, LLC, a design, development, and manufacturing consulting firm for apparel and soft goods. There she works with clients at all levels of product development from initial concept to bulk production. Martenson's design, product development, and marketing career spans more than 30 years and includes positions with companies such as Toklat Originals, JakPak, Solstice, Nike, Gerber Legendary Blades, Redington, Hanna Andersson, Jantzen, Go Fish Ltd., Color & Design Exhibits, and Harry & David. She holds an MBA from Southern Oregon University and an AAD in apparel design from Bassist College. She has taught courses in marketing, creative problem solving, and apparel development at Bassist College, The Art Institute, and the University of Oregon. She is a founding and current board member of Open Studios of Beavercreek.

• AAD, Fashion and Apparel Design, Bassist College, 1995
• MBA, Marketing, Southern Oregon University, 1990
• BS, Marketing, Southern Oregon University, 1986

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