JOHN PHILBECK

In 1983 when I established the company, I could not have ever imagined the impact that the internet would have on our world and how we interact with that world... We are all inundated these days with information supplied through the internet and other technologies like smartphones. But with that information overload, I wanted to not lose sight of the traditions that make us all unique. My success comes from striking the perfect balance between tradition and fashion forward. It all boils down to one simple idea: you have to respond to the changing marketplace but never lose sight of who you are and where you are from. That has pretty much become my professional mantra.

Primary location: Midland United States