Our Story
welcome to rag doll! we are stoked to have you join our mission! here is a little about us.
we are 4 friends from humboldt county california. together, we all grew up in this small coastal county appreciating its natural beauty and learning the ways of our local community.
Jude, Ty, and Everett met when they were 5 years old in kindergarten. They grew up as best friends, going on adventures for the next 13 years until they left for college.
Ty met Gabby when he was 17, and they have been dating ever since. Gabby is considered one of the boys at this point, so bringing her on the team was obvious. Currently, Ty, Gabby, and Everett all live in Santa Barbara while Jude lives in Philadelphia pursuing his studies.
We all get to hang out during summer and winter breaks, but part of the reason Rag Doll is so important to us is that it is a way for all of us to stay connected. Working together makes the uphill struggles of running a small business fun, and as mentioned on our packaging, we are proud of the roots that guided us here.
Meet the Team
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Jude Ortega
CEO and Director of Finance
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Ty Franklin
Santa Barbara Managing Director
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Gabby Davidson
MERCHANDISING & SOCIAL IMPACT DIRECTOR
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Everett Naman
Distribution director