Meet the Lakota Made Team
About Our Team

The Lakota Made team is a family-oriented group of dedicated individuals who are passionate about preserving and sharing traditional Lakota knowledge. Led by Owner and CEO, Megan Bull Bear, along with her brothers Mitchell and Michael Bull Bear, the team works closely together to create high-quality, handmade products in the traditional Lakota way. From crafting these products to running the successful ecommerce store, Lakotamade.com, and managing the retail location in Old Town Mankato, Minnesota, the Lakota Made family is committed to growing a thriving business rooted in culture, community, and family values.

Megan Bull Bear

Owner and CEO

Emily Schmitt

Operations Manager & Customer Support

As Operations Manager and Customer Support at Lakota Made LLC, Emily ensures that customers receive top-notch service and smooth solutions to any issues that arise. Living in Duluth with her dog, Fig, she enjoys gardening, baking, and camping in her free time. Her passion for nature and creativity drives both her professional and personal pursuits.  

Mitchell Bull Bear

Operations

Riley Evans

Operations

Bear Stately

Assistant Maker

Ruth Anderson

Assistant Maker

Michael Bull Bear

Shipping

Terynn Isham

Retail Clerk

Meghan Hickock

Chief Communications Officer

Hannah Bretz

Digital Marketing Consultant

Hannah manages search engine optimization and website design for Lakota Made. She loves all things ecommerce and marketing small businesses online. Hannah lives in St. Peter, Minnesota with her daughter (Tressa), husky (Dexter), and three cats (Zozo, Freya, and Lena).

Jesse Yeakle

Photographer