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meet our

Super Fun Staff

Tom & Marlene

Owners
Tom, born and raised in Virginia, and Marlene, a native of West Virginia, landed in Frederick County nearly three decades ago. They think owning three small businesses is almost as much fun as a rousing game of Tenzi or Pit.

Sacha

Director of Operations and Buying
Sacha was born and raised here in Frederick Maryland. Having grown up playing at The Bear and throughout downtown, they are very passionate about connecting with the community here. With a background in early childhood education they have been working with kids of all ages for over 12 years.

Emelia

Marketing Manager
Emelia is a Frederick native who ventured off to Stevenson University and got a bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing! She loves working for the Bear and their sister store, Curious Iguana. She adores Jellycat, loves to read, and enjoys exploring Downtown Frederick.

Judy

Online Sales Manager
Judy is a fun personality to have on the team. She is currently at Hood College pursuing a math degree. She especially enjoys our crafts and stuffed animals! She is also an avid player of Slapzi, Itzi, and Rush Hour.

Emerson

Buying Assistant
Em is a Georgia native but has been living in Maryland for over ten years! They are currently attending FCC for their first year of college. Em is an avid fan of Sanrio, video games, and more! They are also an expert on all things Jellycat, so feel free to tell them about your favorite stuffies the next time you’re at the Bear!

Kate

Toy Expert
A lifelong resident of Frederick, Kate has been playing at The Bear since she was little! She’ll be heading to Towson in the fall to major in illustration and hopes to become a graphic novelist. A lover of colorful cartoons and plushy puppets, they enjoy performing in plays, collecting vintage toys and doodling on just about anything.