About Screamer

At Screamer, we believe great accessories aren’t just the finishing touch — they’re the spark that defines a look. One hat can elevate an outfit, but a collection of hats creates a personal style story. Our design team is always exploring new textiles that stand out — whether through bold color, premium content, or practical functionality — and we take pride in creating apparel that we love just as much as our customers do. Whether your lifestyle leans urban, mountain, or coastal, we’ve got a hat that fits. Screamer was founded in 1992 on a ski trip to Park City by Jan and Steve Burkholder. Since then, we’ve become one of the most recognized accessory brands in ski resorts across the U.S. While that reach might suggest a large corporation, we remain a small, family-run company committed to serving accessory enthusiasts with care and intention. In 2018, Jan and Steve passed the torch to long-time family friends Julie and Robert Treves. The Treves family’s connection to Screamer dates back to the company’s founding, when patriarch Tom Treves joined Jan and Steve on that original Park City trip. For 25 years, Tom marked each Thanksgiving by gifting a Screamer hat from the newest catalog to every family member during their annual retreat. Today, our office walls are lined with decades of Treves family photos, each capturing a moment — and a Screamer hat. Our sales philosophy is simple: we want happy customers. If a color or style isn’t the right fit for your shop, we’ll work wRead their story