Betsy Perry, president and sole owner of Robertson-Chase Fibers, LLC (dba Classic Elite Yarns), joined the company in 2003 as vice president sales and marketing. Prior to joining the company, Perry held positions in various corporations, including Humana and the Stride Rite Corporation. She received a degree from Kendall College of Chicago and an MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston.

Perry, an avid knitter and needlepointer, serves on the Board of Directors of The National Needlearts Association and the Conference Advisory Committee of the industry trade magazine, Yarn Market News.