About Us
Link formed Wugaboo LLC to develop products that encourage children to exercise their imaginations. The concept for the Hugawugs, the company’s first product line for preschoolers, grew from Link’s extensive experience in the book and software industries. The Hugawugs launched November 2007 with four plush characters and two books. In 2008, Wugaboo LLC will release four new plush toys and two additional books from the Hugawugs series.
In addition to his work as founder of Wugaboo LLC, Link is the co-Founder and President of Big Box Entertainment. Big Box is a sales and distribution company with a primary focus on the publishing industry. Big Box works with international and domestic publishers to help design their products for and maximize sales to warehouse clubs. In 2006, Big Box was sold to a Belgian publisher. Link continues to manage the company.
Previously, Link worked at Topics Entertainment, a leading software and audio publisher with national distribution to major retailers, where he created the Excelerator children’s software series and two other profitable software lines. Prior to that, Link worked as Director of Operations for Edmark, an award winning children’s educational software company. At Edmark, Link oversaw the procurement, production and distribution of the Edmark, World Book, Crayola, and Via Voice product lines for the IBM subsidiary with combined annual sales exceeding $60 million.
Link holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Montana. He lives in Seattle with his wife Tracy and their dog Gus..
Kristen joined Wugaboo LLC as Vice-President in 2007, bringing her experience as a curriculum developer, environmental educator and writer. As an experienced educator, Kristen has inspired children of all ages to play, explore, and learn.
In 2001, Kristen formed Laughing Crow Curriculum LLC, an educational product design company. Capitalizing on her experience in science education and curriculum development, Kristen develops custom educational programs for science museums, school districts and other organizations. Her products are currently in use across the country. She continues to operate this business in addition to her involvement with Wugaboo LLC.
Previously, Kristen worked as a Curriculum Developer for the University of Washington’s Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health, where she developed innovative curricula for middle and high school students. Prior to that, she managed Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, a program of Pacific Science Center. Kristen managed the facility and staff, and expanded the educational programs, which were attended by over 12,000 children each year. She and her husband also operated Stepping Stone Photography, a successful wedding photography company, before deciding to focus on other entrepreneurial ventures.
Kristen holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Environmental Education and Interpretation from Western Washington University and is currently pursuing graduate studies at the University of Washington. She and her husband Ryan live in Seattle.
Copyright by Wugaboo LLC © 2007