When creating a market, we’ve been told that it helps to have an identity—something to call you when people ask, “Who’s throwing this amazing man-tastic event?”.  Thus, the Durable Goods Concern (DGC) was born.  In reality, we’re just four guys who like clothes, accessories, booze, and sharing our opinions on the former with anyone who cares to listen.

Here’s a little about each of us:

Jeremy Smith - An Internet marketing whiz who represents small outdoor and cycling companies and also enjoys harassing people via Twitter, Alden boots and web analytics.

Barrett Purdum - One half of the Taylor Stitch team—makers of fine custom shirts via the Internet—who brings a laid-back, albeit east coast, sensibility and upbeat vibe to the concern.  He makes a mean Turkish coffee, too.

Michael Maher - Part two of Taylor Stitch and the task master of the group.  He gets things done while looking exquisite in his well-tailored shirts, and yes, the shoulder seams line up.

Dave Mongan - A freelance copywriter and community manager for a small clothing brand who loves to read blogs of all kinds and even writes a few, too.  He likes nice stuff, but not too nice, because he typically gets things dirty quickly.

Michael Armenta - Friend and unofficial annex to the DGC, Mikey’s the designer responsible for creating the beautiful logos/identity that you see on the Taylor Stitch site and here.  Thanks, Mikey.

Jason Ferrier - The official web guru, ninja, and rockstar of the DGC, he makes sure we’re online when and where we need to be.  Optimizer, data hoarder, coder by day.  Livible city, car-free advocate, bike racer/mechanic by night.