Growing up, I worked in our family men’s wear retail business working alongside my father for several years, who taught me many important skills such as having a good work ethic, how to treat people with respect and the importance of customer care. After a period of time I felt the urge to spread my wings and shifted my career to the wholesale side of the apparel business, in womenswear. 

I was fortunate to enjoy a 40 year career as an apparel sales agent and as a corporate sales manger for Canada & USA. During this time I met my beautiful wife Liz and joined the world of Cathy Allan. Over the years we were able to work together from time to time since we were both in the fashion business, but eventually the time came to make some life changes. We decided to join forces working together full time to focus on growing, modernizing, and improving Cathy Allan for the years ahead. From this grew Lizzy’s by Cathy Allan for formalwear. Between us, Liz and I have 5 kids, 7 grandkids and we’re growing!

I thoroughly enjoy working with the great group of ladies we have here at Cathy Allan and Lizzy’s. They keep me well fed.

"I am so excited to be a part of the Cathy Allan team.
2020 was quite a year to say the least. The company that I worked at for 15 years was struggling due to COVID and as a result I laid off, so I decided to semi retire and look for a part time job. Cathy Allan’s was on the top of my list. I love the clothes and the people are always so kind and helpful. I knew that I wanted to be a part of this team. Fortunately, Liz and Ron welcomed me with open arms.

I have worked in sales for most of my career in the clothing industry, direct marketing and recently in corporate sales for large volume clients, so I am able to use my experience and skills to help as much as possible and provide good service. I am blessed to have a wonderful daughter who is extremely supportive and as excited as I am for me to be on the Cathy Allan team. We have made Cathy Allan a destination for her Christmas Eve dress for many years, and have always had a happy experience. When I am not at Cathy Allan I enjoy spending time with family and friends, baking with my daughter, living an active lifestyle that includes working out and golfing. I love hosting social gatherings and I am a huge Raptors fan! I am eager and enthusiastic and look forward to be a part of the Cathy Allan community."

"I have worked with the Cathy Allan team over the past few years. Fashion is my passion and I take great pleasure in helping our customers look fabulous and to feel great. I am authentic and honest with a true appreciation for quality and fit and enjoy providing valuable insight into current and upcoming trends to help our customers make intelligent wardrobe decisions.

I am a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a degree in Human Ecology with an emphasis on Clothing & Textiles and Business Administration. In the past I have worked for the Manitoba Association of Fashion Designers, a Winnipeg based fashion designer, as well as a Peterborough based designer. I was also a Senior Executive with The Hudson’s Bay Company as a Store Manager as well as a Marketing and Special Projects Manager. I am proud to be a member of The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough for the past eleven years and volunteering in the community."

A new resident to Lindsay. Prior to joining the Cathy Allan’s Ladies wear fashion team, Alexsandra has focused her career in service inspired customer facing positions. She has been a Special Event’s Coordinator, Brand Ambassador, a Service Manager in the restaurant industry, and spent 14 years in a seasonal small business.

When not working and spending time with her two sons and husband, Alexsandra loves to give back to the community. She has held multiple executive and board positions. Currently she is an Executive Director of a non-profit registered charity special needs hockey program.

Says Alex: “I believe every woman deserves to feel her best and look her best in casual to formal wear. I am excited and look forward to assisting you pick the classic and on trend pieces in apparel and accessories to add to your wardrobe”.

I am very excited to bring my experience in sales and customer service to the Cathy Allan team and share my passion of making people happy and feeling good about themselves in their new clothes. My husband Greg and our 3 teens recently moved from York Region, and we are loving all that Lindsay has to offer. In fact, my son said “Mom, I wished we moved here sooner”.

I feel so blessed to be working with the people in my community, and I am looking forward to offering everyone a positive shopping experience and creating friendships along the way, as I had at some of my previous positions including my time at Reitman’s / Penningtons. We have 2 little Pugs who are a big part of our family, named Libby & George. We enjoy walking them downtown often, so you may get a chance to meet them!

In my spare time I really love art & painting as well as restoring antique furnishings and home renovation projects. This is something my husband and I enjoy doing together. Our family comes from a long line of Foodies, as my Mom is a chef. We love trying new recipes and experiencing local markets and restaurants. Fortunately, our town has some great ones!

I am really looking forward to helping every woman look and feel their best in all of the beautiful clothing that Cathy Allan has to offer.

I’m thrilled to be a team member at Cathy Allan with such a great group of ladies.

My husband and I have 3 adult children and in 2020, our family moved to Lindsay from Southwestern Ontario and we love living here. Previously I had worked as an administrative assistant for 13 years before relocating to the Kawartha Lakes. Currently, our son lives in Guatemala, we have one daughter living in Edmonton and our other daughter attends Fleming College.

The most spoiled family member of all is our 10 year old Westie Poo named Bentley!
Our family has had the wonderful opportunity of hosting several international students over the last 3 years in our home here in Lindsay, and this has been an enriching experience as we have learned about many cultures along the way.

I enjoy meeting people and working at Cathy Allan allows me to connect to the community on a greater scale by getting to know our valued customers. I love assisting and making those who take the time to come into the store, feel like the wonderful and special women they are.