MEET THE TEAM | Brims on the Bluff

Meet the Brim Babes

LAUREN DEMBECK

MARY RYAN

VICKI PUGH

Store Stylists

Lauren Dembeck is the visionary Founder and Owner of Brims on the Bluff. Lauren’s journey into the world of hospitality began during her college years, where she pursued a degree in hospitality management. It was during this time that she uncovered her true passions: closing sales, meticulously planning and designing extravagant events, and always greeting each day with a smile.

After graduating, Lauren embarked on a successful career in corporate sales, working with prestigious brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Starwood Resorts. Seeking new challenges, she transitioned into Destination Management, a role that provided her with the opportunity to explore various locations while furthering her professional expertise.

One of her most influential journeys took her to Louisville, Kentucky, a region renowned for its rich equestrian culture and the iconic Kentucky Derby. Surrounded by the elegance of hats and the excitement of horse racing, Lauren felt a surge of inspiration.. With a renewed sense of purpose and creativity, she laid the groundwork for her second business—Brims on the Bluff.

Mary Ryan comes to us with an extensive background as a business owner in the service industry, spanning a remarkable 30 years. She has also ventured into the world of custom jewelry, specializing in designs that incorporate crystals and energy. Her artistic talents have garnered recognition through exhibitions of her work in galleries. Drawing from her rich design background,

Mary now channels her creativity into the art of hat design, meticulously crafting each piece to reflect the wearer’s unique personality, lifestyle, and energy. She passionately describes the process of creating one-of-a-kind designs for individuals as deeply fulfilling and incredibly fun! We are so incredibly blessed to have Mary join us in the store as a Creative Hat Stylist for Brims on the Bluff! Each one of her creations is uniquely beautiful and her clientele is top notch! Come visit her and you will leave in awe!

Vicki came to us with many years of experience in the customer service industry. She spent most of her career in what she calls the people industry, recruiting top lawyers for one of the largest law firms in the country. In addition, she spent her time there planning large-scale events for their summer interns. While raising her family, she then spent time in other customer service industries, including medspas,

hair boutiques and retail stores.

Vicki also loves to bake and after taking extensive French baking classes, began her own baking business selling her creations to a local coffee shop. Vicki’s love of sweets turned her into a marathon runner as a way to keep things in balance. She has run several marathons, half marathons and 10k races. The joy of reaching the finish line was well worth the journey.

Vicki loves to get to know our clients. She finds in doing so that she can help you find the right hat for you. She loves watching people “cross the finish line “ with their hat journey and leaving with a smile on their face knowing they have found a custom hat that reflects their personality