Donna Kooler

Since 1989 Kooler Design Studio, Inc. has produced creative and beautiful needlework designs for all of the Bucilla lines from their studio in Pleasant Hill, California.

President Donna Kooler began her career in 1973 as the design director for the leading needlework company at the time. Over the years, she had the opportunity to gather together some of the best designers in the industry. When the company was sold in 1985, Donna, together with award-winning designers Linda Gillum, Nancy Rossi, Sandy Orton, Barbara Baatz, and Jorja Hernandez, formed Kooler Design Studio.

Donna believes in the power of creativity and the strength of many working as one. From inception to pre-press most of the product is completed on-site. When the studio receives an assignment it is assigned to a designer, an assistant designer charts and stitches the design, and the finished design is sent to the client for approval. "Everyone makes sure the product goes out well-done because the reputation of the company affects everyone here," Kooler says.

After almost 30 years in the industry, Donna says that every day is still exciting because she works with such talented artists. While the Kooler name may represent the many dedicated people who work along side her, Donna is the force that pushes everyone to strive for quality and success. "Talent and professional work ethics are the foundation for success," she says.