Tracy Slocum
Founder and CEO
The Original Faux Fur Blanket that started Pretty Rugged, began out of necessity, but what blossomed into Pretty Rugged came from Tracy’s entrepreneurial spirit
With extensive experience in design, manufacturing and retail, Tracy’s natural next step was to create a brand of her own - Pretty Rugged - a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. As a woman, wife and mom it’s always been important to Tracy to forge the way for women in the workplace. It’s why she sought out a team of women to help share and grow Pretty Rugged.
Her passion coupled with her incredible, approachable style that bridges luxury and practicality are a winning combination. Tracy believes in bringing livable luxury to everyone from blankets to apparel.
Tracy is a wife and mom to two boys. She loves the outdoors and you’ll frequently find her in Lake George enjoying the time with family and friends. .
With extensive experience in design, manufacturing and retail, Tracy’s natural next step was to create a brand of her own - Pretty Rugged - a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. As a woman, wife and mom it’s always been important to Tracy to forge the way for women in the workplace. It’s why she sought out a team of women to help share and grow Pretty Rugged.
Her passion coupled with her incredible, approachable style that bridges luxury and practicality are a winning combination. Tracy believes in bringing livable luxury to everyone from blankets to apparel.
Tracy is a wife and mom to two boys. She loves the outdoors and you’ll frequently find her in Lake George enjoying the time with family and friends. .
Jennifer Lean
VP of Operations
Jennifer is the Director of Operations for Pretty Rugged. She has a product development, sourcing and sales background in the retail industry.
She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with degrees in International Trade & Marketing, and Fashion Merchandising Management. After graduating, she launched her career in Product Development for Private Label brands at Macy’s. Jennifer found her love for sourcing, fabrics and working on the development process.
Jennifer currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, and two children. She runs a long lasting cosmetics side business in between schlepping her kids to all of their extra-curricular activities. She enjoys working out, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.
She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with degrees in International Trade & Marketing, and Fashion Merchandising Management. After graduating, she launched her career in Product Development for Private Label brands at Macy’s. Jennifer found her love for sourcing, fabrics and working on the development process.
Jennifer currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, and two children. She runs a long lasting cosmetics side business in between schlepping her kids to all of their extra-curricular activities. She enjoys working out, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.
Carson Moran
Head of Sales
Carson is the Head of Sales for Pretty Rugged. She has a background in sales, account management, and business development in the wholesale industry.
She graduated with a degree in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University. After graduating, she launched her career in sales management, quickly demonstrating her talent for developing innovative sales strategies and driving significant growth.
Before joining Pretty Rugged, Carson was an account manager for a home décor business and sales manager for a custom apparel and promotional product company. She has consistently driven business growth and expanded market presence through her strategic and customer-focused approach. She has a deep passion for the industry and enjoys working with our customers nationwide.
Carson currently lives in Savannah with her husband and their two dogs. She enjoys spending as much time on the water as possible, renovating her house, and spending time with her friends and family.
She graduated with a degree in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University. After graduating, she launched her career in sales management, quickly demonstrating her talent for developing innovative sales strategies and driving significant growth.
Before joining Pretty Rugged, Carson was an account manager for a home décor business and sales manager for a custom apparel and promotional product company. She has consistently driven business growth and expanded market presence through her strategic and customer-focused approach. She has a deep passion for the industry and enjoys working with our customers nationwide.
Carson currently lives in Savannah with her husband and their two dogs. She enjoys spending as much time on the water as possible, renovating her house, and spending time with her friends and family.
Colleen Shields
Inventory, Embroidery & Fulfillment Director
Colleen brings over 30 years experience in embroidery to the Pretty Rugged team. She has extensive experience with multi-head embroidery machines and has worked on contracts for both the military and private companies.
Colleen has known Tracy and her husband for many years and was excited to bring her expertise to Pretty Rugged for a fresh start in a new business. Colleen manages inventory control, customer service, fulfilment, digitizing and embroidery.
Her attention to detail is a huge asset to the team!
Colleen has known Tracy and her husband for many years and was excited to bring her expertise to Pretty Rugged for a fresh start in a new business. Colleen manages inventory control, customer service, fulfilment, digitizing and embroidery.
Her attention to detail is a huge asset to the team!
Marina Mugrace
Senior Merchandiser
A design executive, with a deep knowledge of fashion, Marina has combined her design eye with her many years working for global companies based in Manhattan.
Marina was also instrumental in incubating the Go International and Designer Collaborations for Target and Macy's.
From running large creative and technical teams, Marina has launched and executed all categories of women's wear from collections to swimwear. This also included working with overseas offices and factories in China and India.
MarIna resides in beautiful Upstate NY. She graduated from Albany's College of St. Rose with a BA in Social Sciences and a fashion design degree from Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC.
Marina was also instrumental in incubating the Go International and Designer Collaborations for Target and Macy's.
From running large creative and technical teams, Marina has launched and executed all categories of women's wear from collections to swimwear. This also included working with overseas offices and factories in China and India.
MarIna resides in beautiful Upstate NY. She graduated from Albany's College of St. Rose with a BA in Social Sciences and a fashion design degree from Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC.
Sheila Mendleson
Sheila has been an important part of Pretty Rugged since its inception and has served in many different capacities over the years. She has always had a love for connecting people both personally and professionally.