WHO WE ARE

FOUNDER

Chris graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Entrepreneurship and then ventured into the world of advertising and brand management to begin his career. Afterward, he expanded his expertise in the product marketing/development sphere and uncovered an interest in the place where product, brand, and customers intersect. After working with notable companies like Nike, Levi’s, and Urban Outfitters, Chris launched Made Goods with Oscar Yague in 2009, followed by Pigeon & Poodle, Blue Pheasant, and Burton James (acquired in 2024). As the brands have grown, Chris’ long-term perspective, solution-oriented personality, and respect for the world of interiors have helped AHD grow and thrive.

FOUNDER

An artist with an interest in the numbers, Oscar received a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and Movie Production, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Economics, before landing a home furnishings role at Anthropologie. In time, he discovered a passion for both the technical and artistic sides of taking a design from inception to production, which became the foundation for his role as co-founder of Made Goods. Since launching in 2009 with Chris DeWitt, the brand has expanded to include Pigeon & Poodle, Blue Pheasant, and Burton James, which was acquired in 2024. When he’s not traveling the globe for fresh inspiration and tinkering with designs on plane rides and in hotel rooms, he’s in his office crunching numbers, experimenting with new materials, and perfecting the designs that make their way into spaces across the world.

BOARD MEMBER

A graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics, and Harvard Business School, where she received a Master of Business Administration in General Management, Julie is a Jill-of-all-trades. With experience in everything from marketing management and venture capital to mergers and acquisitions, her exposure to different companies, job functions, and industries led her to independent management and consulting before bringing her to AHD in 2013. With her penchant for asking critical questions, interest in sharing and receiving input, and vast range of experience, Julie is AHD’s pinch hitter, able to fill in gaps as they appear and momentarily step into a variety of roles to ensure the company has support across all teams. While Board Member is her official title, many team members refer to her as the “CSB: Chief Sounding Board.”

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Shane received a Bachelor of Science in Retail & Consumer Sciences from the University of Arizona—a focus that launched him into the early years of his career at well-known brands: Abercrombie & Fitch, Urban Outfitters, West Elm, and Williams Sonoma. Though he started with a more specialized focus in merchandising and buying, his scope and interest broadened over time, and, prior to joining Ardmore Home Design, he worked as the Senior VP of Retail Operations, Senior Merchandising, and Brand Strategy at Williams Sonoma. Now, as Chief Operations Officer, Shane toggles between the analytical and the creative to empower AHD team members to access their confidence and ownership in this organization, maximize each brand’s impact, and ultimately stay true to the vision of helping customers create homes filled with pieces that bring joy, comfort, and meaning.  

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

After graduating from Brigham Young University with Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Kyle began his career in public accounting, worked as a senior accountant at Oakley, and then went on to lead the finance teams at Volcom, Rip Curl, and Hurley, where he spent over three years as Chief Financial Officer before landing at Ardmore Home Design in early 2025. With a wealth of financial strategy under his belt and fresh ideas about how to leverage the company’s widespread success, Kyle’s role is all about helping AHD step into the next stage of its evolution. And though he has a propensity for balancing the books and creating financial plans, he’s also a people manager that believes in knowing your team’s strengths and motivations to maximize their impact while on the clock and encourage them to enjoy life when they’re not.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Shortly after graduating from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sandy transitioned into a staffing position—the perfect introduction to the world of Human Resources for her empathetic, intuitive, and solution-oriented personality. In time, she moved on to her very first recruiter role at PacSun, where she eventually became Chief People Officer (CPO). In 2023, Sandy joined the Ardmore Home Design team as CPO and hit the ground running with a vision to further expand employee engagement and inspire company-wide growth, both personally and professionally. With almost two decades of experience in Human Resources, she brings a wide breadth of experience to the AHD table and a steadfast belief in the power of collaboration and communication to cultivate a thriving organization. Walk past her office and you’ll likely hear, “Let’s solve for ‘yes.’”

VP OF BRAND

Jenny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Spanish Language from Marquette University. After moving to Los Angeles, she became a buyer for an accessories company, which led her to cross paths with Chris DeWitt. She then joined Made Goods during its second year as a General Manager, and since then, her scope of work has exploded. In her role as VP of Brand, she manages the Visual and Marketing creative teams, helps develop showroom and trade show concepts, and oversees the implementation of these ideas to ensure all AHD brands are authentically representing longtime and upcoming collections. A classic case of right and left brain working in tandem, Jenny’s contributions to AHD’s brands are evident in everything from catalogs to photography and showrooms, and if you peek in her office, you’ll see 15 years’ worth of dedication and hard work—made possible by her extremely detail-oriented and timeline-conscious personality.

VP OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Ernesto graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, and Operations, and prior to joining AHD, he spent 17 years as Warehouse Director at JANUS et Cie, which ignited an appreciation for the high-end home furnishings space and paved the way for his role at Ardmore Home Design. As VP of Warehouse Operations, Ernesto manages various warehouse teams, oversees packing plans and inbound/outbound schedules, resolves quality control issues, and more. Though this role centers around the logistical web of packing, shipping, and delivering items, his commitment to upholding the brand’s image is at the forefront of his department’s daily efforts. In any team meeting, you can hear his aptitude for planning, his dedication to collaboration, and his eagerness for continuous improvement with questions like, “How can we make this process run more smoothly than ever before?”

GLOBAL SALES DIRECTOR, BLUE PHEASANT

Pam earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from Western New England University and has extensive experience in sales, branding, and product development. From her work as an independent representative to her role as a high-level executive, she has interacted with every side of the business. Today, her passion for bringing a brand to life, her interest in the “why” behind each purchase, and her talent for helping designers blend business and art are the pillars of her role as the Sales Director for Blue Pheasant. While her genuine enthusiasm for entertaining propels her work, Pam believes in going the extra mile to create memorable experiences with Blue Pheasant pieces and help the next generation reimagine how they entertain (hopefully with the Cooper Carving Board, one of her all-time favorite pieces).

SALES DIRECTOR, BURTON JAMES

A graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Sean spent 15 years of his home furnishings career at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, where he was introduced to the wholesale upholstery industry and worked with notable individuals across boutique retailers, hospitality firms, and more. His upholstery expertise coupled with his affinity for building relationships led him to become the Sales Director for Burton James, which was acquired in 2024. In this next phase of the heritage brand’s evolution, Sean liaises with various teams and representatives to flesh out new policies, deliver feedback from designers, and ultimately make it easier for customers in the architecture and design space to work with Burton James. So much of this role hinges on connection, and Sean’s dedicated, down-to-earth personality encourages an authenticity that’s present both in the showrooms and outside of them.