Ann Kochsiek has been involved in design spaces her entire career.  Having a Fashion Merchandising degree she worked in retail for 18 years during which time she married and had three sons.  

 

Ann used her entrepreneurial design spirit to start ZooPals®, Pedia Pals child friendly pediatric exam tables.  Her son, Ry, had been diagnosed with leukemia at age 4. Ann discovered that taking him to the hospital for treatment involved examinations on a table that Ry and other children agreed was “cold, scary, and very unfriendly.” Ann designed and patented a number of animal-shaped exam tables that have become favorites in pediatric offices all over the world. Today, Ann is still a consultant with Pedia Pals’ and Ry is now an entrepreneur himself. 

 

Missing the design world she started her own company, annazing spaces in 2011 to fulfill her desire to help others.  Volunteering and giving back to the community is important to Ann.  

 

• Volunteer of the Year Mpls. St. Paul Magazine – 2011

• Family Values for Life – Chair 2011 - present

• Commonbond GrandeGala Décor Chair 2009-2011

• Chair, CommonBond Playhouse Parade/MOA March 20-29, 2008

• 1999-2005 Chair, Stillwater Senior Class Party – Coordinated event for over 700 students, 30 event chairs, 500 + volunteers

• 1992 Co-Chair, Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classis – Raised over $100,000 for Children’s Hospital Cancer Research,, Board Chair (Volunteer 1989- Present)

• 1989-2001 Board member & Volunteer Stillwater Hockey Association

 

Ann works in many areas of design; including home remodel, décor event planning and floral.  No design need is too small and she would love to work with you to realize your dreams.