Ashley Gatlin

Ashley Gatlin is an accomplished entrepreneur, fashion designer, and business leader serving as CEO and Designer of CNS Clothing, LLC. She has built the company through a combination of creativity, technical craftsmanship, strategic planning, and hands-on business management. With a strong passion for fashion and design, Gatlin oversees the creative process from concept to finished product, developing original patterns, designing garments and accessories, and personally managing sewing and production. Her commitment to quality and individuality has allowed her to cultivate a distinctive approach to fashion while maintaining direct involvement in the company’s day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

As CEO, Gatlin manages a broad range of business functions, including budgeting, financial tracking, inventory management, purchasing, sales, marketing, tax compliance, and corporate administration. She develops operating budgets and financial records to monitor business performance and profitability while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. Gatlin also oversees the company’s digital presence, maintaining its website and online storefront and developing social media and paid advertising strategies to strengthen brand visibility and customer engagement. Her proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, pattern design, industrial sewing, digital marketing, and e-commerce enables her to seamlessly integrate creative development with the operational and commercial demands of running a fashion business.

Gatlin’s entrepreneurial leadership is distinguished by her ability to manage both the creative and strategic sides of the business. She continually evaluates opportunities to expand CNS Clothing through fashion shows, expos, vendor events, digital platforms, and other avenues that increase brand awareness and customer reach. Her broader professional background in workforce development, program administration, compliance, grants management, and organizational leadership further strengthens her ability to build sustainable systems and manage complex business responsibilities. Through CNS Clothing, Gatlin continues to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and determination, while pursuing her vision of growing a successful fashion enterprise that reflects her creativity, professionalism, and commitment to empowering others.