Meet The Team
Amy Gates - Creative Director
Entrepreneurship has always been in Amy's veins. Prior to designing pillows, her career path was all about teaching and inspiring new business owners to know and understand their accounting systems. She ran her own accounting firm for several years and along the way somewhere realized she had a true passion for creating beautiful throw pillows - strange but true! As a natural host who loves a cozy home, she started feeling like there weren't very many options for truly unique and personalized home decor items. It was all starting to feel the same. She knew she didn't want something mass-produced that would fall apart in just a couple of seasons and she couldn't find the authentic, handmade creations she desired....so she turned to her own sewing machine! Now two years later, her line of popular embroidered throw pillows and home accessories runs the gamut from leather cabin pillows to beautiful hand woven leather tag blankets that have become her trademark. Rest assured, however, every zipper and stitch still comes from her own hands and heart.
Corey Gates - CEO
Corey Gates is a seasoned woodworker whose passion for woodworking has evolved into a refined skill and artistry. Specializing in a wide range of wood types and products, Corey has transformed his love for the craft into a respected and admired talent. His creations, which include everything from gorgeous furniture to home decor, are celebrated for their quality, craftsmanship, and aesthetic appeal.
While working toward "retirement", Corey has a distinguished corporate career in IT and systems management. This experience has equipped him with the strategic and operational skills necessary for his dual role as the CEO of Home and Hearth. His background in technology and systems management provide a unique perspective that enhances the efficiency and innovation of The Home and Hearth, while still maintaining the beauty and quality we stand for.
With many more products on the horizon, Corey Gates continues to push the boundaries of woodworking, bringing his creative vision and technical expertise to life in every creation.
Victoria Wilczek - Social Media Manager
Based in Austin, Texas, Victoria elevates the Home and Hearth's brand visibility and engagement. Her distinct personal style and the creativity she brings to life are reflected in the dynamic and engaging content we all love scrolling through every day. With the creation of our special fan club, you will see lots of "goodies" coming your way from her clever and spontaneous social media content very soon. When she's not celebrating the newest product design on Instagram, Victoria spends her days as an activity coordinator for a local senior community. They all love her and are as lucky to have her as we are! And ps - she's our oldest daughter! We love keeping our company a family affair.
Jayme Graham - Email Marketing Manager
Jayme excels at strategizing and executing impactful campaigns. She brings a wealth of experience gained from the entertainment industry as well as a sense of humor and dry sarcasm that has us all laughing every day. Her dedication to producing emails that wow our customers and offer a variety of special "perks" just for our fan club sets her apart as a master of her craft. Away from the desk, Jayme hails from Greensborough, North Carolina and finds balance by staying active and maintaining a routine that includes her beloved pups Bentley and Rambo and her significant other Josh. Oh yeah - she's our youngest daughter! What a joy to have our family involved in our company.