(419) 394-1111 | (937) 912-9417
Store Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10 am – 7 pm
Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
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Our Staff at BERNINA Sewing Center
 Marilyn Campbell Debbie Flake Renee Green Kari Isaacs
Tracy Johnsen John Pardon Susan Pardon Donna Prendergast Jay Samanas Jane Taylor
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Name: Marilyn Campbell, sewing instructor
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, Beavercreek
What does she do? Marilyn shares her love of sewing each time she teaches a class or project in our store! She will be teaching a variety of classes in our Beavercreek store and looks forward to meeting each and every new student!
What do you like most about sewing/crafting? "I love both quilting and garment sewing because it's so relaxing and relieves tension."
Interesting fact about Marilyn: "I used to be a figure roller skater."
Contact her: (937) 912-9417 or classes@berninadayton.com
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Name: Debbie Flake, sales associate
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, Beavercreek
What does she do? Walk into our store at the Greene Crossing and you'll likely run into Debbie. She'll be happy to help you find just the machine for you and help you get started in mastering your new BERNINA.
What is her favorite kind of sewing/crafting? Garment sewing, creative sewing
Interesting fact about Debbie: She is a member of the Air Force Reserves and, in the past, has lived in Hawaii.
Contact her: (937) 912-9417 or dflake@berninadayton.com |
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Name: Renee Green, sales associate
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, Beavercreek
What does she do? She'll be helping hold down the fort in our new Dayton area store, and she's really excited to meet new customers and help them choose the perfect machine for them!
What is your favorite kind of sewing/crafting? "I like all kinds of crafting... quilting, home decorating, clothing construction... I like being able to customize items and make them one of a kind!"
Interesting fact about Renee: "I have several family members in the military and am involved with the music ministry at my church."
Contact her: (937) 912-9417 or rgreen@berninadayton.com
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Name: Kari Isaacs, sales associate
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, Beavercreek
What does she do? Kari is ready to help customers find a sewing machine to suit their needs and the accessories to go with it!
What is her favorite kind of sewing/crafting? "Quilting!"
Interesting fact about Kari: "I love to make jewelry!"
Contact her: (937) 912-9417 or kisaacs@berninadayton.com
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Name: Tracy Johnsen, sales associate
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, St. Marys
What does she do? You'll find Tracy when you walk into our store, ready to help you and eager to hear about what you're working on.
What is her favorite sewing/crafting? "What don't I like? I like to do a little bit of everything!"
Interesting fact about Tracy: "Susan and I are fellow alumni of Mendon-Union High. Go Pirates!"
Contact her: (419) 394-1111 or tjohnsen@berninastmarys.com
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Name: John Pardon, owner
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, both stores
What does he do? "My job here is to do what I'm told. I learned this at the very first dealer training we attended. How am I doing?" Really, he's an owner, manager, technician and more! John helps run the business, manages all technical work on machines, directs advertising and marketing efforts and even sells a machine or two.
Interesting fact about John: "I first used a sewing machine in home ec class in high school... and didn't touch another one until starting this business with my wife Susan in 2008."
Contact him: (419) 394-1111 or jpardon@berninadayton.com
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Name: Susan Pardon, owner
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, St. Marys
What does she do? Owner, manager, class instructor and more! Susan loves to help customers find the perfect machine for them and share her expertise.
What do you like most about sewing/crafting? "I love to use my creativity to make a project!"
Interesting fact about Susan: She has been married for 31 years and has one daughter, two sons, a grandson and a granddaughter.
Contact her: (419) 394-1111 or spardon@berninastmarys.com
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Name: Donna Prendergast, sales associate
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, Beavercreek
What does she do? Donna helps staff our Beavercreek store and is more than happy to help customers with their questions and sewing wonderings.
What is her favorite kind of sewing/quilting? "Even though I'm a novice, I love to quilt!"
Interesting fact about Donna: "I have three BERNINA sewing machines and one BERNINA serger! One of my machines is in Tennessee, where we have a cabin."
Contact her: (937) 912-9417 or dprendergast@berninadayton.com
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Name: Jay Samanas, certified repair technician
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, Beavercreek
What does he do? Jay has more than 22 years of experience repairing sewing machines, and he loves to take them apart and put them back together. You'll find him with a tool in hand, cleaning and repairing your machines to work like new!
Interesting fact about Jay: He loves hunting, fishing and outdoor activities!
Contact him: (937) 912-9417 or jsamanas@berninadayton.com
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Name: Jane Taylor, bookkeeper
Store: BERNINA Sewing Center, St. Marys
What does she do? Jane makes sure all the business's bills are paid. "I just make sure everyone is happy!"
What is her favorite kind of sewing/crafting? "Most of all, I like to quilt!"
Interesting fact about Jane: She's multi-talented! (Of course, all of our staff are!) She also teaches anatomy and business at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage.
Contact her: (419) 394-1111 or info@berninastmarys.com
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