Sandy Pirdy

Sandy Pirdy is the owner of Creekside Fabrics, Quilts & Yarn, since 2004, located in Arcade, New York. Ms. Pirdy is also the co-leader of Cozy Quilts Ministry, which creates quilts for people undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

A lifelong learner, Ms. Pirdy is dedicated to sharing and encouraging others in personal and professional growth. She is passionate about arts and culture, economic empowerment, education, health, and wellness. Her experience as a community leader and organizer, public speaker, teacher, trainer, life coach, team builder, manager, strategic planner, and a specialist in customer service, sales and marketing, brings a powerful message of hope.

In 2016, she presented a keynote speech during an annual Wyoming County Chamber’s Women's Business Summit with the topic: “Planning for the Unplanned” in the midst of adversity and the unexpected.

She is a 2016 graduate of the John Maxwell Leadership Program, which led her to open a consulting business in personal and business growth and development. In addition to coaching, mentoring and teaching, she conducts industrial professional interviews and writes articles for the Fabric Shop Network magazine based on John Maxwell’s 15 Laws of Invaluable Growth.

Ms. Pirdy is affiliated with many community organizations and serves on several boards including The Wyoming County Industrial Development Association, and is a member of the Arcade Chamber of Commerce and the Wyoming County Fair Association. She also spoke as a guest speaker at D’Youville College. Ms. Pirdy never says no to an opportunity to discuss her love and passion for what she does.

Ms. Pirdy is a member of the Arcade First Baptist Church and is a strong supporter of the Wyoming County 4H program. She and her husband operate a small beef farm in Arcade. She has two children and five grandchildren.