Nichole Ocepek oversees finance and operations for Loom, where she has built partnerships with the top 20 textile suppliers, an exclusive domestic manufacturer and key affiliates like Houzz, Domino & ShopStyle. Prior to Loom, oversaw the relaunch of Arena Football as the league’s CFO and worked in public accounting for manufacturing and retail companies. She holds a BS and Masters in Accounting from Miami University of Ohio.

As Founder & CEO, Ashley oversees strategy, marketing and technology, earning Loom recognition as a top furnishings source by InStyle & RealSimple, among others. Prior to Loom, Ashley worked in strategy consulting, marketing and interior design, where she first realized the need for a more accessible custom furnishings source. She has an MBA from MIT Sloan and a BS in Business from Wake Forest and studied design at Harvard & Pratt Institute.

Sam Glasnapp is a 14-year veteran in home textiles sales and product development. As VP of Sales for Li & Fung Home, he managed a team that produced over $85M in annual sales and re-launched Tommy Hilfiger Home, expanding retail presence from 150 stores to over 1000 in 6 months. He also brings long-standing relationships with major home retailers including Macy’s, Kohl’s, and the William Sonoma brands.