June 7, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: I worked closely with Mary Trieschmann on the design and development of the new Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago where she served to help create that museum as Project Manager. Mary worked tirelessly to create the most interactive, engaging exhibits while staying within budget and meeting the needs of all stakeholders including visitors, community groups, teachers, donors and museum staff. I have never worked with a museum professional that exhibited more dedication to the success of a project, provided unfailing energy to meet the demands of the project, and maintained a more competent grasp of the details required to pull all the aspects of the project together than Mary Trieschmann. Mary’s expertise and breadth of skills make her the essential member of any team. She brings passion and a creative spark that propels a project through the inevitable hurdles of the process to its successful opening. She has won my highest endorsement. David Layman Principal and Design Director Layman Design, Skokie IL.