Meet the Fabulous Team of Beau Kisses.
Our Owner, Lisa Brown has been a resident of Cedar Park since 1997. Lisa has owned and operated many retail concepts since 1996 and Beau Kisses, came about after turning seasonal store, Tis The Season into a year-round gift shop. The first "Beau Kisses" concept store opened in Katy, Texas in 2009 at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. Later, Tis The Season, which was located at Lakeline Mall for many years, moved to four points and was renamed to "Beau Kisses". In 2017 she opened a 3rd location in Cypress, Texas and in 2018 opened the 4th location in Cedar Park. Currently, operating one location in Cedar Park, Texas.
Her happy place is being in store and meeting new or working with long time customers. Mom to 3 children, Rebecca 28, Connor 26 and Abbigail 23 she is proud to have them all graduated from college and thriving in their adult lives. On her own time, she spends every second she can as "Glammie" with her Granddaughter, Amelia. She loves Texas country music, small venue concerts, and dancing at the likes of Coupland Dance Hall or Cotton Club in Granger with long time partner Wayne, travel.. anywhere. She can be found cooking something yummy, spending time with family and friends, a rare day at the pool or lake, a long walk or a quick work out when time permits.
Did you know? Lisa grew up in the small community of Beaukiss on 125 acres 40 miles northeast of Austin.
Lisa is passionate about Beau Kisses, and is typically up and working by 5am most days, including weekends (shame on her) and loves the ever changing challenge of what is next for BK.
- Vonda Ilseng, Associate Buyer and Lead Merchandiser. Vonda joined our team in May of 2016 and quickly became a valuable team member taking on our social media, window display designs, merchandising and buyer. On her own time, Vonda loves to travel, spend time with family and friends. Married to her sweet husband, Jerry who is our "bonus Beau Kisses Boss Babe, for 32 years together they enjoy lots of adventures with long time friends. She is mom to 3 grown boys, Brendan, Holden and Janzen and is "Coco" to 2 beautiful granddaughters who reside in Dallas.
- Abbigail Brown, Assistant Operations Manager, Beau Kisses Cedar Park. Abby joined the Beau Kisses team in May of 2016 and is a 2022 Texas Tech Grad 'Wreck 'Em". She has grown up entrenched in retail and Beau Kisses is her second home. You will find her in store many days flashing that beautiful smile and laughing along with you as you shop. She loves getting to know customers and help put together fabulous gifts. "My co-workers are family and I absolutely adore each of them." Abby is a "huge" dog lover and a dog-mom to her sweet baby Draco, who she rescued while at Tech. On her own time, she loves hanging out with family and friends, great margaritas, reading, a day by the pool, waking at the lake, snowboarding, or planning her next jump out of a plane. She plays on a co-ed volleyball league and has recently taken up pickleball!
- Tina Kirby, Store Manager, Beau Kisses Cedar Park. Tina joined the BK team in late 2021 and loves nothing more than to chat with customers. Her quick and witty personality is so much fun! On her own time, she is playing the part of chauffer extraordinaire for her two boys and cheering on, Ironman husband, Brian at one of his many races. She is a published author and can be found with her head stuck in a book or working on one of her own. Tina would like nothing more than for you to stop on by and talk all things pop culture or maybe even get a book recommendation while you shop.
- Carolina Simons Marketing and Social Media:
- Kim Loftin, recently joined BK as a Sales Associate. Kim is a retired teacher from LISD after being a long-time customer. Kim is mom to
- Jane Hutson, Sales Associate - After 44 years owning my business I decided to retire and spend time with grandkids. I have two boys and 4 grandkids that are a true joy to me. Being able to spend some time everyday with them is a true blessing. I love spending time with family and friends, shopping, going to the beach, going to plays and concerts and my husband and I love cooking and trying new recipes. Having the opportunity to work for BeauKisses allows me to continue doing the things I love and adds the joy of helping customers find that special something. "The team here is amazing and fun"!
- Lynn Neill, Sales Associate, Beau Kisses, Cedar Park. Lynn joined the BK team in January 2024. She loves helping customers and getting to know them. Lynn is a retired LISD Kindergarten teacher. On her own time Lynn likes to swim, sew, help her husband Louis and daughter Sarah with projects and play with their two dogs - Ozzie and Holly. She is always smiling.
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Christine Stanton, Sales Associate. Christine joined our team in January, 2024. Her mother owned a boutique when she was young, and has always loved visiting and the special memories of joyful customers shopping and laughing, and loves making others feel this way. Growing up in the retail world, her calling was elsewhere and after graduating college with an LMSW she worked as a school social worker for 23 years. Christine was so excited after retirement to "find my favorite boutique was hiring! They were so friendly and inviting I knew instantly I wanted to be a part of this amazing team! I love meeting new people daily and helping them find the perfect gift for themselves and others." Christine is blessed with a son who is currently off to college. During her spare time she loves reading, spending time with friends and family, enjoying live music, dancing, hiking, traveling, and good food! "You will also find me often spending time on Lake Travis, either walking my two sweet dogs, jet skiing or watching the sunset" An avid animal lover, she enjoys ending each day with her two dogs and cats which she describes as the perfect end of the day cuddled up on the couch with her fur babies. Christine invites you to stop by Beau Kisses and enjoy all the offers at BK and "experience the joy of meeting our fabulous team!"
- Lainey Smith, Sales Associate, Beau Kisses Cedar Park. Lainey graduated early in December of 2023, but joins us on breaks from college. Currently attending Blinn College and planning on transferring to Texas ATM - Gig'Em. She is one of the most diligent young ladies, smart, funny and loves assisting customers, or working on one of the many projects at Beau Kisses. On her own time you will find Lainey hanging out with friends and family, heading to the lake, shopping or just relaxing with her fur baby kitten, Melly. 99% of the time she will be singing along to her fav, Taylor Swift. She adores the ladies she works with at BK and all of the fabulous customers.
Stop by and say hello to this amazing team of extremely hard-working ladies!
Like we say, Retail Ain't for Sissies!
