WHO ARE WE?
BYOG- Build Your Own Garment started it’s business in 1990, working out
of a small office in Dublin, CA with one manual press. Today, BYOG has
grown into a 12,000 square foot facility utilizing automated presses and
embroidery machines.
Cathileen Marchese - VP of SALES & MARKETING - I am the founder of BYOG and have been in the garment industry for over 25 years. I love working with my clients in a very creative way.
I am married with one daughter who is aspiring to be a stylist in the fashion industry.
I have lived in the bay area for over 19 years. Prior to being here I founded another clothing company that specialized in the fitness market.
Gary Hanks - GENERAL MANAGER/EMBROIDERY
April Wilder - SALES - I have worked in the corporate world for the past twelve years. I have held positions in Project Management, Sales, and Marketing. Some of the corporations I have had the pleasure of working with are McDonalds, 24 Hour Fitness, and Sony, just to name a few. I am a real go getter and will do whatever it takes to get the job done right! I have lived in the Bay Area my entire life and am currently living in Livermore with my husband Chuck and two boys Jess (2), and Austin (12). I am an active member of Beta Sigma Phi, an International Women's friendship group that raises money for Cystic Fibrosis, Scleaderma, and Lupus. I like to spend time with my family at our family cabin in Arnold and my favorite thing to do is shop!
Mojgan Tehranian - SALES
Michelle Johnson - CUSTOMER SERVICE
Traci Elder - CUSTOMER SERVICE - I have always loved working with people. Before I began working in customer service, I was a care-taker
Brandi McNally - CUSTOMER SERVICE - I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) with a degree specifically in Fashion Design. I love to work with, sketch and sew all kinds of garments. I was raised on a farm in Kansas until age 13 and now live in Concord. Besides designing I also love doing Pilates and Yoga whenever possible.
John Johansen - PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC ARTIST - I went to Art Institute of San Francisco and received my BS in Graphic Design. I have been a graphic artist and production lead for a few years and have learned a lot through my time here. I am originally from the East Coast but currently reside in the East Bay.
Jen Goodwin - GRAPHIC ARTIST - I attended Academy of Art University of San Francisco and graduated with a BFA in Computer Arts: New Media. I love being a graphic artist as long as I have access to caffeine. Currently I live in Livermore with my boyfriend, 2 pugs and 1 cat. It's a full house! When I'm not at work, I enjoy getting in the car and going on random drives to somewhere I have never been before. FUN!