Carolyn Brundage, Founder

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 2002 Carolyn set out to conquer her hometown of Chicago, with the launch of ChicagoBeauty.com. She quickly established the site as city's top beauty resource and now writes a weekly beauty column for the tbt* Tampa Bay Times as well as the Chicago Suburban News. NewYorkBeauty.com and TampaBayBeauty.com have successfully followed suit.

In 2006, Carolyn and her team of beauty mavens launched the Pretty City concept nationwide, beautifying 30 of the nation's chicest cities from Atlanta to LA, from Miami to Denver and beyond.

Ann Brown, Midwest Account Executive

Ann graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in English.  After growing up in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois, she headed to Palm Springs, CA, sharpening her sales skills at prestigious resorts and soaking up the sun. 

In 2006, Ann couldn't resist the opportunity to partner with the Pretty City Team, so she headed back to the Wind City to serves as Pretty City's Midwest Account Executive.

Ann handles advertising sales throughout the Midwest, uncovering the best and most unique salons, spas, medspas and all things beautiful in order to get the word out to PrettyCity's loyal readers.

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 beauty destinations?

Laura Glaser, East Coast Marketing Coordinator
Originally from Chicago, Laura Glaser now resides in New York where she heads up Pretty City's East Coast marketing efforts.

After graduating from the University of Kansas with a degree in Journalism, Laura's love of film and TV production landed her a job at Turner Broadcasting producing content for TBS, TNT and CNN. Drawn to the online world, Laura went on to work with Cartoon Network.com producing games, sponsorship promotions and site content for one of the most heavily trafficked kids' web sites in the world.

Believing that life is at its best when you can combine your work with your passions, Laura joined the Pretty City team in 2005.

Tracy Deffendall, Tampa Bay 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.

Tess Kurzeja, Editor

A graduate of Saint Xavier University in Chicago with a major in English and Communications, Tess joined the Pretty City team in August 2007. Both a creative writer and spa enthusiast since her youth, Tess is a self-defined spa girl and beauty product guru who is excited to lend her passion for writing, editing and the beauty industry to Pretty City, Inc. Also the columnist behind Pretty City’s Green-Eyed Girl, Tess loves learning about, and testing, organic, natural and environmentally friendly products. Sending spa mavens like herself to review the best salons and spas in the nation, she also facilitates spa girl reviews working closely with other PrettyCity writers to get the skinny on the latest and greatest in beauty.

Sarah Schilling, Executive Manager

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 Pretty City 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 Pretty City Team.

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