Carolyn Brundage, Founder and CEO

Propelled by an intense love of all things beautiful and an extensive technology background, Carolyn Brundage built an online beauty mecca. Its purpose? Serve as a destination for savvy spa and salon goers as well as a regional directory of indulgence. All while offering up beauty bargains on everything from massages to manicures, from cosmetics to collagen.

In 2006, Carolyn and her team of beauty mavens launched PrettyCity.com, beautifying the nation's chicest cities from Atlanta to LA, from Miami to Denver and beyond.

Johanna Engel, National Director of Advertising

Johanna graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Journalism and English. This Barrington, IL native spent the beginning of her career in marketing, before deciding that corporate America was not fulfilling her love of beauty, fashion and..parties! She joined Pretty City, Inc. in 2003 as a special events coordinator before coming onboard full time as the Director of Marketing and Advertising in 2004. Armed with an extensive marketing and advertising background and an uncanny understanding of what's hip, Johanna now crafts win-win partnerships with national advertisers as well as local spas and salons. From executing premium events to carrying out grand scale branding campaigns, Johanna's knack for marketing is unmatched.

Donna Ross, Web Director

Donna Ross graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May 2002 with a BS degree in Fashion Merchandising. She first immersed herself in the retail industry, exploring such careers in Management and Visual Merchandising.

In 2006 she decided to try her hand in the beauty industry and joined the PrettyCity Team. She began her role here as the official "Spa Girl" and worked her way up to her current rolse as our Web Director.

Donna helps women and men from coast-to-coast get gorgeous, by running the website. She works hard to keep PrettyCity fresh and exciting with her creative niche.

Tiffany Augsburg, Midwest Account Executive

Yet another alumni hailing from the University of Iowa, Tiffany graduated with a degree in both Marketing and in Management Information Systems. She is unbelievably excited to blend her passion for marketing with her professional background in technology.
Tiffany loves spending her days interfacing with Spa and Salon owners who are excited about what they do, and she truly enjoys playing an integral role in growing their businesses. Who could ask for a better "office" than the top Northern Chicago Suburb beauty destinations?
Finally, as a beauty product addict (hey, everyone has a vice), she loves trying all lines of hair care, skin care, cosmetics. you name it!

Tracy Povolny, Central Florida Account Executive

With her eyes and ears on all things pretty, Tracy Deffendall is devoted to presenting Tampa Bay beauties with the finest destinations for posh pampering and the best in beauty. A native Floridian from Vero Beach, Tracy brings us her beauty business management experience and a bright entrepreneurial spirit. She has managed two resort boutiques in Vero Beach and owned and operated a premier tanning salon in South Tampa as well as an online boutique for accessory junkies. Tracy loves to travel and has been known to bring back a beauty secret or two from her journeys to the Caribbean, Denmark, Germany, France and Italy.

Tracy's appreciation for stylish living and pretty indulgences keeps her on top of the latest events and hottest newcomers of the Tampa Bay area. She is
also passionate about helping grow the business of beauty in the region, and actively stays current on the newest trends in cosmetics and skin care advancements industry-wide to fuel that growth.

Sarah Schilling, Event Director

Originally from Pensacola, FL, Sarah graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in International Business. She explored many facets of the fashion & retail world prior to finding her way to the PrettyCity team. Sarah's journey began with a semester studying in Milan where her interest in the fashion industry was solidified and her deep love of travel and adventure was imbedded within her. Her journey next took her to New York City where she managed a designer's showroom & studio and later led to several freelance retail consulting positions where she realized her secret passion for events before finding her home among the PrettyCity Team.

Sarah joined PrettyCity in May of 2007 and enjoys her role as Executive Manager as it allows her to satisfy her passion for beauty, fashion, events & travel.

Kristina Dressel, St. Louis Account Executive

Kristina has a natural ability to attract all things pretty.  Born and adopted from Chile, Kristina grew up in St. Louis, making her a multi-cultural fashionista.  After earning her Marketing Degree from Lindenwood University, Kristina spent many years in the field of Marketing with much success, however her love of the Show Me State's many beauty destinations ultimately drew her to Pretty City.  In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, traveling and singing, and her professional time is spent working with local Spa, Salon and Medical Spa owners, growing their businesses.  Kristina's philosophy is that everyone wants to look and feel more beautiful, and that PrettyCity.com is the girlfriend's guide that assists them in achieving that goal.