MEET OUR TEAM
Owner Karla Goto with her daughter.

Welcome! I’m Karla Goto, Owner and Sales Manager of Shannon Leotards where we specialize in beautifully unique Custom designs.

My journey began in 2004 when GK Elite Sportswear, L.P. asked me to become their exclusive distributor to expand their business in Japan. Eight years later, in 2012, I launched my own brand, Shannon Leotards, in Portland, Oregon. Launching my own brand, creating unique designs, and building a sales system from order to delivery was no small feat, but my experience at GK made it possible.

In 2023, Shannon Leotards broke away from the norm of ordering from a ready-made catalog and steered the company toward a revolutionary sales method in which gymnastics-savvy designers offer great Custom designs just for your team. We are committed to providing our customers with high quality products and attentive service.

Lara Degenhardt, Designer at Hue 13 Creative LLC

Hey There! I’m Lara Degenhardt, Owner, Designer and Creative Coach at Hue 13 Creative LLC. I’ve partnered with Shannon Leotards to combine my 2 passions…Design and Gymnastics.

I’m a former Oregon State University Gymnast who understands that one-of-a-kind feeling of putting on a gorgeous leotard and stepping out onto the competition floor.

At Hue 13, I’ve combined my experience as a professional Graphic Designer, Interior Designer and lover of fashion, to help my clients learn who they are stylistically and express themselves authentically. I’m here to help your Gymnastics team do the same by creating beautifully unique Custom Designs. Let’s get started!