About Us
Rustler & Rye is located in Metro Detroit and is a western inspired custom hat bar dedicated to creating personalized experiences. We specialize in private events, corporate gatherings, and one-on-one consultations where every guest designs a hat that's uniquely theirs. We craft each piece with care, offering custom branding, hand-burned details, premium bands, feathers, pins, and accessories. Whether you're hosting a private celebration, corporate event, or wedding, we deliver an interactive, memorable experience. From initial shaping through final customization, we guide you every step of the way. Based out of Rochester/Lake Orion area in Michigan, Rustler & Rye is committed to creating meaningful moments from start to finish.
meet Janeen
Co-Owner
meet Janeen
Co-Owner
meet jessica
Co-Owner
meet jessica
Co-Owner
meet ryan
Creative Director/Master Artist
meet ryan
Creative Director/Master Artist
Meet the Team
If you had told my younger self that one day I'd get excited about gardening, 3D puzzles, Hallmark movies, and counting down to Christmas, I would've laughed and asked if you had the wrong person. Yet here we are. Apparently, this is what your 40s look like. I grew up in Rochester Hills and now call Lake Orion home, where life revolves around kids' sports, snack runs, and wondering how it's already 9 p.m. Somewhere along the way, my BF Jessica, my fiancé Ryan, and I looked at each other and thought, "You know what sounds relaxing? Starting a business!" So we became the co-owners of Rustler & Rye Hat Bar. Creating custom hats, bringing people together, and seeing someone's face light up when they find their hat makes it all worth it. (Fun fact: Jessica and Ryan are cousins!) Food is my love language. If there's a cheese board, a dirty martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives, and good company, I'm happy. If the olives disappear before the drink is gone... mind your business. I'm fluent in sarcasm, known for random voices and impersonations, and fully committed to making people ugly laugh with completely unnecessary comments. So that's me—a sports mom, small business owner, Christmas fanatic, coffee lover, plant collector, puzzle addict, cheese enthusiast, dog lover, and a fiancée somehow trying to plan a wedding in the middle of all the chaos. And honestly? I wouldn't have it any other way.
Hi, I'm Jessica! Mom of three, youngest of six, and Co-Founder of Rustler & Rye. My faith and family are the foundation of who I am. I grew up in a big family where my cousins were basically extra siblings, so life was always loud, full of laughter, and centered around making memories together. It’s where I learned that the best moments are the ones spent with the people you love. I never imagined I'd end up burning hats for a living, but apparently life had other plans. Somewhere between a love for coffee, a creative streak, and one "this is probably a terrible idea"... that somehow wasn't... conversation with one of my closest and dearest friends, Rustler& Rye was born. Thankfully, it turns out people love custom hats just as much as we do! If I were the "Rye" in Rustler & Rye, I'd be neat, a little bold, and fully supportive of ignoring your budget in the name of great hats. Financial advice? Absolutely not. Hat advice? I've got you.
