Hello from the Bear Crew!
Matt Bigelow
CEO
"Being CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear means helping create a little magic every day alongside employees who pour their hearts into each Bear, and customers who trust us to help make life’s most meaningful moments unforgettable.”
Favorite Plush:
Monique Chamberlain
Merchandise Planning Manager
"I've enjoyed working at Vermont Teddy Bear all of these years because things are always changing. From Design, to Manufacturing, to Distribution, and now Marketing, I've worked in several areas and gained a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge. We are a small, yet mighty team that works together to make the world better, one stuffed animal at a time!"
Favorite Plush:
Brad Boquet
Personalization Lead
"I love being a part of bringing these Bears to life, knowing that they will become part of someone's story... I love being involved in creating something that may not only be a gift, but could become a part of the family’s history. It is so amazing to hear the stories of Bears that have been handed down through the years. Knowing that what we do here can have that long-lasting of an effect is something special."
Favorite Plush:
Emily Hoffman
Lead Graphic Designer & Copywriter
“I love telling stories and creating graphics that help bring the magical world of Vermont Teddy Bear to life for our customers. Diving into imagination at work is a lot of fun, and it means so much to me to support local makers while helping send more hugs out into the world."