Our People

Julie is the original “dog-brain” behind HuggleGroup™! As co-founder and designer-in-chief, her insight into what truly makes for “happy dogs” drives our product and design inspiration. With a world-class knowledge of fabrics, materials, and technique, Julie led the development of Tuffut Technology® and the creation of the original knotted dog toys, our HuggleGroup™ Knotties®! In her role, Julie also leads our Product Development team as we create new designs and styles, season after season. Best pals Black Lab Scout and Yellow Lab Bridget provide plenty of inspiration, and a healthy dose of fun!

Bob has the benefit of 25+ years working with pets and pet owners, and brings a seasoned perspective to our sales department! Building and nurturing great relationships with many of our largest retail partners, Bob’s expertise ensures HuggleGroup™ toys are front and center when you shop at your local pet retailer. Imagine if you combined a HuggleGroup™ spokesman with the love and energy of a frisky Fido! Bob's best bud Buddie could always be counted on for help with product testing, and if need be, tasting as well.

Beth and her pal FinnBar bring a creative spark to every special project! Whether it’s launching a new initiative or managing a unique task, Beth’s organizational genius ensures that everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Always up for a challenge, she coordinates with all the right people to make sure each project gets the attention it deserves. FinnBar, her loyal pup, provides quiet support and steady companionship as Beth works her magic to bring fresh ideas to life!

Campbell is the backbone of HuggleGroup™, ensuring smooth operations by managing production timelines and supply chains. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving, Campbell works across departments to keep everything on track and products ready for delivery. Always ready for a challenge, Campbell helps HuggleGroup™ thrive, with dog George providing moral support and playful distractions along the way!

Theresa is the design mind behind the HuggleGroup™ you know and love! She leads the design team that meets regularly, brainstorming market trends that result in the new and unique designs you see every season! She consistently communicates and works with our factory teams to stay up to date on the latest and greatest technology and fabrics to develop all the new toys we introduce! Pups Hennessy and Stella are eager to get to work every day helping to make your pups new favorite HuggleGroup™ products!

Social media and operations are both critical roles here at HuggleGroup™. Nydia helps keep the balance of storytelling and business in line so that you see your favorite HuggleGroup™ products front-and-center, and your orders are quickly shipped to your doorstep! After inputting some orders and invoices, Nydia ensures the fun, friendly voice of HuggleGroup™ is maintained through social media pages, and our marketing programs stay true to who we are. She amplifies our projects and partnerships while keeping the orders flowing through the supply chain. Her pup, Nemo, has quickly become Nydia's choice of a model for our paw-some content!

When the business of business is the subject at hand, Lucas is the go-to, keep-it-real, get-it-done, by-the-book guy. Not only that, but somehow, quite magically, Lucas keeps track of all the nitty-gritty financials while keeping a smile on his face. There’s plenty of kibble to keep track of here at HuggleGroup™, and making sure our toys are the best made, at the best price makes for lots and lots of hard work and steady hand. Lucas helps bring financial pawsperity to our playful pack and makes sure no HuggleFriend finds themselves in the doghouse.

“Order up!” Gosh, we love the sound of those words. Maria is our go-to-gal when it comes to receiving, organizing, and invoicing HuggleGroup™ orders from our amazing army of retail partners. She keeps those orders flowing smoothly so there’ll be no delay having our fun, fabulous HuggleGroup™ products on the store shelves near you. We know that’s how we keep your pets happy! As a long-time customer of HuggleGroup® personally, she’s thrilled to be a part of the team that designs and manufactures all the long-lasting toys her pup, Mabel, loves!

Edi is the bright smile greeting visitors at our door and spreading happiness over the phone. With her special blend of humor and insight, Edi is also the owner of the “treat-drawer” for all the office Huggle-pups. That makes her the go-to gal, for sure! No wonder she chose to pose alongside a giant-size Hedgehog Knottie®--her enthusiasm for HuggleGroup™ is giant-sized as well!

Jose is the go-to person for all things web-related at HuggleGroup™. Whether it’s updating pages, fixing bugs, or helping roll out new features, he’s always ready to dive in and keep everything running smoothly. Jose’s problem-solving skills ensure that the website stays seamless and user-friendly, helping us create the best online experience possible. As our web development intern, he’s learning fast and making a big impact behind the scenes!