At The Prickly Pear, every product, display, and experience is guided by a shared passion for beautiful, functional living and meaningful customer connection. As third-generation retailers, we honor our family’s legacy by thoughtfully curating products that feel warm, inviting, and timeless.

Our buying decisions are intentional, our standards are high, and our relationships with vendors matter. Meet the team behind the vision:

Kim Freeman

Co-Owner | Interior Designer | Lead Buyer

Kim is the creative heart of The Prickly Pear. With a natural eye for design and a lifelong passion for interiors, she leads our home décor, furniture, and overall product curation. Her selections balance trend with timelessness, ensuring every piece feels both elevated and livable.

As our primary purchaser, Kim focuses on quality, versatility, and aesthetic cohesion — always keeping the customer experience and merchandising flow in mind. Her design-forward approach is what gives The Prickly Pear its signature look and feel.

Kris Evans

Co-Owner | Chief Operations Officer

Kris oversees the operational, financial, and strategic side of The Prickly Pear. With a background in retail, banking, operations, and finance, she ensures that the business runs efficiently while staying true to the brand’s vision.

From vendor relationships and inventory strategy to logistics and customer experience, Kris manages the systems that allow the creative vision to thrive. Her focus is on building sustainable growth, strong partnerships, and a seamless experience for both customers and vendors.

Mike Freeman

Buyer | Gourmet Foods & Men’s Lines

Mike leads purchasing for our gourmet food and men’s lifestyle collections. His focus is on sourcing products that are high-quality, distinctive, and gift-worthy, while also appealing to everyday customers.

He brings a practical, consumer-driven perspective to buying decisions, ensuring our gourmet and men’s assortments remain fresh, approachable, and commercially successful.

Together, our team blends creativity, business strategy, and thoughtful buying to create a store that feels curated, personal, and welcoming — for our customers and for the brands we proudly represent.