Seven years as the CEO for a successful high-end multi-store fashion group; 20- year career in asset management and investment banking. Founded one of the first environmental investment funds in the early nineties; invested in over 100 companies. Allen started one of the first Venture Leasing companies in Silicon Valley in the early ‘80’s. Ally Capital Group, his company, funded over $1.5 Billion in debt/equity capital during his tenure as CEO.

20 years of experience as a costume designer for theater; details involved in developing, creating and managing dozens of costumes for theatrical production is directly applicable to producing an apparel collection for the consumer market. An experienced manager; 10 years as the co-founder and director of an independent theater company managing the business, the productions and the touring schedule of the company and designing all the costumes.

Greg is a career professional who owned and operated BNY in Santa Monica, CA for 20 years. He brings sophisticated design sensibilities to BDM developed from years of retailing the top designers in menswear: Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Armani and others.

Allison is a graduate of FIDM. She came to BDM after employment at Territory Ahead and Ugg’s Apparel. Allison manages product line development, textiles and trims and our contract
manufacturers.