2026 PRODUCTION TEAM
Faculty Advisor: Ian Mull
Ian Mull is Threads Fashion Show’s fourth Advisor. He has held this position since 2015 and has been working at Central Michigan University since Fall 2012. Prior to CMU, Mull worked at Lansing Community College teaching a Swimming and Training course. Mull attended Auburn University in Alabama for a few years then transferred to Michigan State University where he graduated, then later got his Graduate at Central Michigan University.
Contact:
mull1ir@cmich.edu
(989)774-5604
1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859
Producer: Paityn DeForest
Paityn is a senior majoring in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Event Management and a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. She’s been involved with Threads since freshman year, participating as a model for three years, and worked on the production team in PR during her junior year. She feels honored to be in this role and is excited to work with two incredible women to make this year’s show an unforgettable experience!
Contact:
defor1pj@cmich.edu
Producer: Kerrigan Yarbrough
Kerrigan is a senior majoring in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Fashion Design. In 2025 she had the opportunity to be part of Threads as the Venue Director, and is excited to take on this new role and collaborate with the two other producers to bring their vision to life!
Contact:
yarbr1kr@cmich.edu
Producer: Cayla Cataline
Cayla is a junior majoring in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Fashion Design. This will be her third year involved with Threads. She had the opportunity to model in both the 2024 and 2025 shows and last year served on the PR and Graphics Committee. She is excited to continue growing with the Threads team and to collaborate with the FMD 357 class to bring this year’s vision to life in a fresh, creative, and impactful way.
Contact:
catal2ca@cmich.edu