Apparel Design & Development

For the next decade I would would follow my passion for snowboarding , surfing and the outdoors around the world.  When that chapter in my life ended I decided to go to Art School in Portland Oregon where I studied Apparel Design with an emphasis on Outerwear and Activewear. Once out of school I began working at Columbia Sportswear and for next six years I would have the opportunity to learn my craft from the some very talented people. After living in Oregon for nine years needed a change of scenery, so I decided to head to Southern California where I could get back to a lifestyle that best suited my sensibilities. Wanting to  break out on my own I created Kachka Swimwear and the trademark PonchOlas. When I'm not working on my business I am doing Freelance Design and Consulting for other companies. 

Through out the this journey of mine I have gained a profound respect for nature. I try to live a simple yet full life that is centered around the ocean and mountains. It's my love for the outdoors that ultimately inspires my designs.