About Us
Makers on a Mission

About Us
Makers on a Mission

As a social enterprise since our start, we're passionate about creating meaningful employment opportunities for skilled resettled refugees. Their professional skills, combined with our advanced printing and production technology, results in the highest quality products possible in an environmentally responsible way.
Our Vision
A better life for refugees.
Our Mission
To create opportunities for resettling refugees by making high quality, meaningful products.
Our Story
Knotty Tie Co. is redefining small-batch apparel manufacturing while demonstrating the impact a social mission can have for small businesses.
Our personalized design experience and innovative, on-demand manufacturing practices allows us to make one-of-a-kind products on any schedule.

Made in America
All of our products are made at our facility in Denver, CO. From printed fabric to the final stitch, everything is done by us.

Made to Matter
We create employment opportunities for resettling refugees to work in their trade and earn a fair living wage.

Eco-Friendly Process
On-demand production and advanced textile printing using sustainable fabrics reduces waste and environmental impact.
Our Leadership Team

Jeremy Priest
President and CEO

Mark Johnson
Chief Technical Officer

Austin Allan
Manufacturing Director

Nick Yakuboff
Printing Operations Manager

Almenia Candis
Creative Projects Manager

Marc Munyakabuga
Production Manager

Kevin Gaertner
Digital Marketing Manager
Who makes it possible? Meet the manufacturing team and read about our social mission.