The Village
Rachael Petch
My Role at Malarkey Kids: CEO and Partner.
My kids:
1 daughter, 1 son and a forever puppy
What I love about being a mom:
I love seeing little bits of my husband and I in our kids. Hugs and kisses and endless “I love you's!”
What my kids do that drives me crazy:
Whining! I could do without whining and attitudes and messes.
Favorite thing to do when not working:
Love the occasional date night with my husband. Playdates with our friends always include fun for the kids and wine for the moms! Travel and golf.
Really good at:
Multitasking, organizing, and baking.
Really bad at:
Math, conflict and storytelling.
Monika Buna
CEO and Partner
My kids:
Two kids if you don’t count my husband… (13-year-old boy, 10-year-old girl).
What I love about being a mom:
The adventure of finding out how my kids will surprise me every day.
What my kids do that drives me crazy:
They’re always competing with each other and, in the end – inevitably – one of them cries.
Favorite thing to do when not working:
Golfing, traveling, spending time at the cottage.
Really good at:
Multitasking, Math, Time management.
Really bad at:
Arts and crafts.
Alicia Seifert
My Role at Malarkey Kids:
Warehouse Manager
My Kids:
One son and one fur-baby named Willow!
What I love about being a mom:
I love being a mom because it brings me joy to see my son growing and learning, I am so excited for the fun things we can explore together as a family!
Favorite thing to do when not working:
When I am not working I love crafting, hiking with my dog and golfing with my Hubby!
Really good at:
I am really good at Tetris! Lol.
Really bad at:
I am really bad at staying still…
Melissa Redhead
My Role at Malarkey Kids:
Sales Administrator
My Kids:
My twins, Madison & Jackson. My cats, Zoey and Ziggy
What I love about being a mom:
Hugs, kisses and snuggles! I love seeing their smiles when they experience something new and exciting.
Favorite thing to do when not working:
Spending time with my family, watching Netflix and relaxing with a cup of coffee
Really good at:
Organization and attention to detail
Really bad at:
Fractions and algebra. My kids know not to bring their math homework to me for help. lol
Pamela McNicol
My Role at Malarkey Kids:
Manager of Accounting
My Kids:
Three children who are off at university and living their best lives!
What I love about being a mom:
Watching them become independent young people who don’t require 24/7 attention anymore!
Favorite thing to do when not working:
Spending time hanging out with my husband of 23 years and our friends that we still have from high school.
Really good at:
Planning trips, parties, spreadsheets and saying no J
Really bad at:
I am really bad at “winging things” or “going with the flow”. I’m a total planner.
Melissa Seifert-Hyslop
My Role at Malarkey Kids:
Former President and CIO (Chief Idea Officer)
Sold the company to 2 of my long time employees and friends - Monika Buna and Rachael Petch