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About Us

About Klein Design, Inc.

Located in central Illinois, Klein Design is the region’s premiere apparel, printing, and graphic arts firm. We work with businesses of all sizes – from local shops to Fortune 500s – providing them with screen printing, vinyl, embroidery, custom tee shirts, and much more.

Founded in 2011 by industry veteran Mark Klein, our company has quickly gained a reputation for being a friendly, affordable, and reliable partner. Whether you need custom clothing, signs and banners, vehicle lettering, or promotional business items, we have the expertise to step in and help.

Business owners come to us from Illinois, the Midwest, and even farther away in the US and Canada because they want the very best value they can find anywhere. They love our competitive pricing and fast turnaround times, but stay with us year after year because our commitment to customer care is second to none. When you want a print and graphic design team that will treat every project as if it were their own, you want to work with us.

Getting a quote for your vinyl, apparel, or graphic design project is easy. Simply call us directly at 309-356-1016, or reach us through our online contact form. You can also learn more about all the printing and design services we offer, or meet our team members.

No matter what it is you’re looking for, we would love to work with you. So, reach out to us today and let’s see what we can create together!

Meet Our Team

Mark Klein

Mark Klein

CEO & lead designer

As our founder, CEO, and lead designer, Mark serves as the heart and soul of Klein Design, Inc.. In addition to serving as a creative director and setting the tone for our artistic work, he is largely responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company. With more than a decade of experience in graphic design, he found his love of business design while working on a course project at Bradley University. When he’s not looking for new ways to grow Klein Design, Mark combines his loves of art and demolition derby competitions through his nationally-known apparel line, Derbytees.com.

Mark Klein

Edmund Karls

Account/Sales Manager and Tech Support

As you might expect from someone who handles sales, account management, and tech support, Edmund brings a variety of skills to the Klein team. In his 7+ years with the company, he’s become fluent in the world of embroidery, vinyl cutting and printing, apparel, and so much more. Although his primary role lies in helping us to find new clients and keeping them happy, he has previously held positions as a consultant, project manager, and even VP of Operations for a major corporation since graduating from the University of Illinois. Edmund enjoys golf, fishing, and demolition derby in his spare time.

Mark Klein

Katie Lou

Production & Purchasing Manager

Our Production and Purchasing Manager Katie Lou is a veteran of both Klein Design and Derbytees.com. The Northern Illinois University graduate has spent time in a number of different roles within the company, but excels in her current position, which allows her to take advantage of a keen eye for detail. In addition to being a key member of the Klein Design team, she also happens to be Mark’s younger sister. She takes particular pride in the fact that while she used to have to beg to hang out with her older brother, he now has to pay for her time. Away from work, she enjoys camping with her husband, playing with their dogs, and participating in slow pitch softball.

Mark Klein

Shelly Blank

Office Assistant

While holding the official title of Office Assistant, Shelly Blank is quick to point out that her real job at Klein Design is to help out wherever she is needed. With nearly three decades of office experience, and an education that includes clerical and accounting training, we are continually finding new ways to keep her busy. When she’s not busy keeping our company running like a well-tuned engine, Shelly enjoys camping and the outdoors.

Mark Klein

Sherry(Magnuson) Klein

Shipping/Inventory Manager

Our Shipping and Inventory Manager, Sherry is tasked with making sure we always have enough of what we need to get customer orders fulfilled quickly. Given that Klein Design provides dozens of clients with literally thousands of products, it’s not an easy job. Luckily, her previous experience with Caterpillar and Advanced Technology Services prepared her for such a demanding position. When she’s away from the office, Sherry is involved with Derbytees.com and maintains a full-time position as Mark’s wife, and mother to their son, Creighton. She has a passion for cooking and dreams of one day opening a restaurant that serves home-style meals.