Meet the Minkologists
By Sarah Hurley
Welcome back to the Minkology blog, folks! After sharing store-owner Wendi Mink’s story a few weeks ago, it’s time to reintroduce the rest of our Minkologists—the friendly faces you’ll see around the shop on any given day. So, without further ado…
Madison Holland
Madison started working at the shop in 2015—long before Wendi bought the business and rebranded as Minkology—and has been the store manager since 2018. With a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Meredith College and ten years of experience in using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Madison puts her creative talents and know-how to use as Minkology’s resident furniture-painting aficionado. Her favorite part of working at the shop is helping our customers find whatever they need, whether it be the perfect gift for a loved one, their next creative project, or just some time to walk around and engage in friendly conversation.
Ginny Dunn
Two years ago, Ginny retired from a rewarding twenty-six-year career as a reading specialist with the Randolph County Public School System. Trading in her picture books for ice cream scoops and paintbrushes, she came to work at Minkology, quickly becoming a familiar face to regular customers. A born-and-bred Asheboro native, Ginny often has the opportunity to converse with childhood friends and former classmates who visit the shop. Some of her favorite Minkology products are E-Newton, Mr. Bird, and Homeland Creamery’s ice cream. Going forward, she looks forward to practicing and improving her chalk painting skills with furniture projects around the shop.
Sarah Hurley
Sarah is the newest addition to the Minkology team, having joined in August of 2024. Having received a bachelor’s degree in English literature in 2023, she puts her writing skills to use as Minkology’s communications specialist, penning the shop’s monthly newsletter and bi-monthly blog posts with her signature stylistic flair. Sarah’s favorite part of the job—as her co-workers will likely confirm with a laugh—is to straighten and restock store merchandise, an activity she finds highly satisfying. She also loves meeting new customers, especially when they bring their adorable pets to the shop!
Erich Mink
The son of store-owners Wendi and Ross Mink, Erich can often be found scooping ice cream or ringing up customers at Minkology on the weekends. He graduated from UNCG in 2020 with a degree in finance and works a separate job remotely on weekdays. Because of his schedule, Erich looks forward to the opportunity to get out in the community and meet new people at the shop on weekends. His dog Deacon often accompanies him, greeting incoming customers with a tail wag. Erich’s favorite Minkology product is our ice cream, of which Lemon Crunch and Blueberry Danish are his favorite flavors.
Here at Minkology, we can assist with painting projects, answer questions over the phone, help you shop for gifts and personal items, and so much more. No matter how, when, or why you find yourself visiting the shop, our superb team of Minkologists is always here to help. We can’t wait to meet you in person!