At Son of a Sailor, we love creating beautiful, functional, and well-crafted goods—but let’s be real, the best part of our business? The people. Our team is a mix of creatives, problem-solvers, and all-around excellent humans who make Son of a Sailor what it is. So, we thought it was time to pull back the curtain and let you meet the team!
We asked everyone a few hard-hitting questions (okay, maybe not that hard-hitting), and here’s what they had to say.
Jessica: Co-Founder
✨ Favorite Son of a Sailor creation?
The Mes Necklace in brass & 14kgf. I wear it every day, layered with a necklace from my grandmother and one from Billy! It’s unique but not over the top, and I love that it’s inspired by jewelry my mother owned in the ‘80s.
🎤 Go-to karaoke song?
"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness!
💭 Dream new SOS creation (even if we’ll probably never make it)?
Furniture! Who knows—maybe one day. It would be so much fun...
🌍 A place you've always wanted to visit?
Norway. My mom’s side of the family is from there, and it looks so beautiful and serene! (And also desperately cold, but a girl can dream—especially during a Texas summer!)
Billy: Co-Founder
✨ Favorite Son of a Sailor creation?
The Lucky Horseshoe Bottle Opener Keychain in brass—modern southwest design with just the right amount of function.
🎤 Go-to karaoke song?
"Sweet Caroline" in a Russian accent with my ol’ bud Greg… every time.
💭 Dream new SOS creation?
Scented sandals—leather sandals with lightly scented biodegradable rubber. Best-smelling flip-flops this side of the Mason-Dixon.
🌍 A place you've always wanted to visit?
Giza. Gotta get my eyes on those grande points!
Abby: Special Projects Manager
✨ Favorite Son of a Sailor creation?
The Lucille Earrings (Squiggle in bronze)—they match everything and instantly make it look like I tried.
🎤 Go-to karaoke song?
Not sure if this would hit at actual karaoke, but my shower karaoke song is Vampire Empire by Big Thief.
💭 Dream new SOS creation?
A special collection made with recycled or alternatively sourced materials.
🌍 A place you've always wanted to visit?
A fall road trip through the northeast—Virginia to Nova Scotia—during peak leaf season. 🍂
Briana: Retail & Production Associate
✨ Favorite Son of a Sailor creation?
The Frances Mother of Pearl Earrings—the first SOS jewelry I purchased for myself once I started working here!
🎤 Go-to karaoke song?
"Therapy" from Tick Tick Boom—it’s a duet, so I gotta drag my husband along.
💭 Dream new SOS creation?
Rings! My favorite piece of jewelry.
🌍 A place you've always wanted to visit?
Spain is next on my list for sure!
Abby: Retail Associate (and newest team member!)
✨ Favorite Son of a Sailor creation?
The Perla Hoops—so simple, but elegant.
🎤 Go-to karaoke song?
"Lucky" by Britney Spears.
💭 Dream new SOS creation?
Our own line of stationery or greeting cards! I could see some print pieces pairing really well with what we have.
🌍 A place you've always wanted to visit?
Italy—maybe Florence? I’ve watched A Room With a View one too many times.
So there you have it—the dreamers, designers, and karaoke stars behind Son of a Sailor. Next time you stop by the shop or browse online, you’ll know a little more about the people making it all happen.
Got a favorite product (or a dream product idea we should actually make)? Let us know in the comments!
