Charlyn Abler

Draper's & Damon's

When Virginia Draper opened the Draper's Studio of Modes in 1927 – she had a dream-to sell "smart things to wear"​ along with the very best service. Little did she know that her dream would become a multi-channel specialty retailer that would still be relevant more than 90 years later! Draper's and Damon's joined the Bluestem Brands family in 2015. Bluestem Brands is the parent company to seven eCommerce retail brands. We are as strong and determined and adaptive as the prairie grass for which we're named. Whether it's through our diversity of brands, our unique business model or our company culture, we are forging our own path. By continually innovating and improving, we achieve roughly $2 billion in annual sales, yet we still have our sights set extremely high. Our mission? To build a dynamic retail enterprise that wins with direct-to-customer excellence and entrepreneurial-minded employees focused on serving our customers' unique needs. To help us achieve that mission, we follow six key values: Integrity – We do the right thing for the right reason. Motivate Excellence – We simplify and continuously improve the business. Positive Workplace – We believe in having fun at work. A Will to Win – We innovate and are growth-oriented. Customer Focus – We understand and value our customers. Teamwork – We trust each other and assume positive intent. Together, the first letter of each value forms the word IMPACT, which serves as a reminder that individually and collectively, the work we do every day will have an impact on the success of our mission.