Staff
Irene is the proud owner of Collected Works, and has brought her taste and expertise to the store for 44 years. She features mainly American artistic designers, and happily outfits customers with exquisite, one-of-a-kind ensembles. Irene has moved with Collected Works throughout downtown Ann Arbor: first at Liberty Street, then to Main Street, and now the NEWEST incarnation of the store on Detroit Street! Reaching retirement age, Irene has over TRIPLED the size of her store and isn't slowing down any time soon. She enjoys family time with her husband Rich, children, and now grandchildren!
Pat has lived in Ann Arbor since 1964, has been a Collected Works customer for over 30 years, and has worked here since 2014. She enjoys interior design, hiking, gardening, fashion and her five grandchildren.. Recently retired from a career in hospital administration, Pat is delighted be a part of the creative and more fanciful side offered by Collected Works-customers, co-workers and, of course, clothes.
Joyce is happy to be working at Collected Works after being a long-time customer since the early days on Liberty Street. Joyce has lived in Ann Arbor since 1976 when she moved here from NYC. She taught in the Ann Arbor Public Schools and represented school employees before retiring. Joyce enjoys Tigers baseball and she is involved with the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. It is great fun for Joyce to assist previous students, parents,school employees and other people that she knows from the area as they shop in Collected Works. She enjoys working with all customers to help them find their unique clothing or gift needs. She also enjoys helping to find that special scarf or accessory to top off any outfit!
Kathy has been in the fashion retail industry for over 40 years. We are glad that she has spent so many of those years at Collected Works. She is creative and is an expert at putting outfits together.
Diana's talent shines through at Collected Works! She loves helping you find the right outfit for any occasion. Her skill as a knitter translates at Collected Works as she puts textures and colors together.
Barbara is known for her eye for fashion and her love of working with customers. She is a former school teacher and has always been an avid golfer. She has been a customer at Collected Works for years.
The day Kathy found Collected Works was a wonderful day for both her and us! And now to have her on staff is a bonus. Kathy is always happy to help you.
Meet the staff of Collected Works. We are here to help and love our customers!