Richard Killeaney has over 20 years of experience as a professional textile designer and is the  owner of Ocheltree Design (est. 2006). Killeaney prioritizes using repurposed textiles from post consumer and post-industrial sources. His work has been featured in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, PMc Magazine and Natural Home, and in blogs including Holistic House and Dujardin Design. He has over 18 years teaching experience including at The Pratt Institute, RISD, Moore  College, and Queens College.