A Trusted Retail Leader with Vision, Expertise, and Lasting Impact
​03/18/2026 - Amy Terjak, Retail Leader and Former Vice President, Apparel and Jewelry Sam's Club
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Debbie Leisle for over 20 years, beginning with my very first role in apparel where she was my boss and more importantly, the foundation of my career in retail. Debbie taught me how to think about the business with both discipline and creativity, from financial acumen and merchandising strategy to marketing and trend insight. She has a natural eye for what is next in the industry and consistently translates that vision into product strategies that resonate with customers and drive results. Debbie brings a rare combination of analytical strength and creative instinct, with experience spanning across multiple retail channels including department and specialty stores, club warehouses, live television retail, and today’s omnichannel environment. She stays deeply connected to industry trends and has an exceptional ability to identify untapped opportunities, collaborate across teams, and deliver meaningful growth. Just as important, she carries a natural style and grace that makes her a trusted leader and a genuine pleasure to work with.I highly recommend Debbie for any role in retail. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and any organization would benefit from her insight, leadership, and forward thinking approach.
04/07/2026 - Lori Giandonato
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I had the pleasure of working with Debbie when she was a Senior Buyer and I supported her as a Vendor. She was always a wonderful partner - clear in her communication, reliable and highly collaborative. Her strong merchandising instincts and deep understanding of our brand made her an advocate for smart decisions and high performing product. She consistently prioritized our brand and brought valuable insight to product development. Overall, she was a pleasure to work with and a trusted partner. Any organization would be lucky to have her!!!
04/07/2026 by L.O
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I had the pleasure of working with Debbie, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional merchandiser and stylist. She has a great eye for product, understands what works for different customers, and brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to everything she does. She’s especially talented at closet editing and personal styling helping clients refine their wardrobe, identify key pieces, and put together looks that feel both effortless and elevated. Beyond her skills, Debbie is reliable, collaborative, and truly a pleasure to work with. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Debbie is a great business partner!
03/16/2026 - Noelle Ellerbe
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Debbie and have consistently been impressed by her strategic mindset and deep understanding of the fashion marketplace. Debbie brings a rare combination of creative merchandising vision and data driven decision making, using market insights and analytics to identify opportunities that drive meaningful growth for brands and retailers. What stands out most is Debbie's ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, sales, and merchandising teams to translate consumer trends into commercially successful assortments and line extensions. Debbie approaches buying and product development with both discipline and creativity, ensuring strong brand positioning while maintaining a sharp focus on profitability. Any organization looking for a strategic, forward-thinking merchandising leader would benefit greatly from Debbie’s expertise and collaborative approach.
03/16/2026 Steven Bachman - TKO Evolution
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I had the pleasure of working with Debbie and would gladly recommend her. Debbie was reliable, respectful, easy to work with., and I truly appreciate her professionalism. Communication was smooth, and everything was handled responsibly. I would be happy to work with her again and recommend her without hesitation.
3/19/26 Millennial Apparel Group
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Debbie has an incredible eye for trend and how that trend translates into functional, wearable fashion. Her sense of shape and feel for color makes her a leader in her field and an inspiration to her colleagues.