Meet Our Team Crooked Monkey

In 2005, we began selling "f*ck duke" t-shirts out of our dorm at the University of Maryland where my future wife bought our very first shirt. After being chased through the quad by the cops and getting tossed out of the dorms we launched our first line of retail shirts that summer.

Our apparel first focused on funny shirts you could wear out of the house. Later that year our shirts were picked up by the National Jeans Company and the following year by Lord and Taylor. From there, our line got carried in Urban Outfitters, Saks, Bloomingdales and various other retailers.

In 2012, a local Washington DC restaurant asked us to design their logo and produce their t-shirts, and we were introduced to the world of custom merch for the very first time. In 2016, we officially became a merch agency - where we combine custom design and branded merchandise -- and have yet to look back.

We have since opened up locations in Washington DC, Nashville TN, Louisville KY, Philadelphia PA, and Las Vegas NV so that we can serve communities all over the country with our quality custom merch.

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Jaycel has been keeping the books orgnaized at Crooked Monkey since 2016. She is a nature lover and enjoys spending her free time outdoors, under the sun. Jaycel is an extremely hard worker who always strives for continued growth. One of her proudest moments in life was putting herself through University. In looking back on her life journey, Jaycel most resonates with the lyrics of Post Malone, “I dreamed it all ever since I was young, they said I wouldn’t be nothing- now all they say is Congratulations”

Jesus is the kind of guy that loves to keep up with all things technology. In his free time, he loves to walk around the neighberhood for a quick stroll or grab some coffee at the local shop. He loves to stay busy, so staying stagnant at home is never an option. Jesus loves spending evenings after work with his friends, but when no one else is around music is is very best mate. If you ask Jesus what he believes his best quality to be, its his ability to manage stressful situations!

Alejandro is the newest member of the Crooked Monkey design team who specializes in graphic design and photography. In his free time, Alejandro enjoys playing his guitar or riding his bike around his beloved home town of Mendoza. His favorite place to visit is the lake because there, he can practice his photography and end the day relaxing by a warm bonfire. When designing, Alejandro prefers to share his work space with one of his best CM mates, a biscuit, and a bit of his favorite music!

Willbeth is one of the newest members of the Crooked Monkey design team. Willibeth is someone who loves learning new things and someone who makes a point to stay updated on new tools and information regarding technology and design. What Willbeth loves most about his work is that he has the everyday opportunity to take on the challenge of bringing new ideas to life. When he is not working, Willbeth enjoys listening to music, cooking, hanging out with family and friends, and watching his favorite Marvel or Pixar movies.

Rodrigo, also known as Odi, is an extremely proactive member of the Crooked Monkey team. Rodrigo loves spending his free time playing his favorite musical instrument, the guitar, and relaxing in the countryside with his friends and family. One of Rodrigo's lifelong dreams is to ride a horse through the open fields of Córdoba-Argentina, his home city. When in hectic circumstances, Rodrigo is a strong believer in the importance of stopping the chaos, making sense of the situation, and then designing a solution.

Mileana, known by her family and friends as Mile, strongly believes in the importance of honesty and sees it as one of the most important values one can hold. As an animal lover, Mileana dreams of adopting as many rescue animals as she can. She is a huge Harry Potter fan and even named her two cats Sirius and Molly. When she is not working, Mile enjoys listening to music, reading, and writing short novels. Her weekends are spent going out with friends, finding new restaurants to enjoy together, and spreading love through her big hugs!

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