Owner and Founder, Mack
The man on a mission to bring back Made in America in the mens belt industry! He's a retired Navy SEAL who found a way to continue serving by fighting for Made in America! Mack and his team are dedicated to providing their customers with the highest quality U.S.A.-built belts all while protecting trades, creating jobs and rekindling iconic American made machines!
Mack initially turned to leather crafting as a therapeutic outlet for the traumatic brain injury that ended his Navy SEAL career early. Retiring out of the military just before the height of COVID-19 the world went on lockdown and he was unable to find a job. But everything changed when he saw some old belts for sale at his local thrift store.
He got the idea he could turn those old belts into dog collars. Still unable to find a job, he began driving around to every thrift store he could find, bought their old belts, repurposed them into dog collars, and sold them on social media.
Then his business changed in a big way when his former teammates started requesting custom belts for upcoming deployments. It lit a fire in him because now he was building tools for his SEAL Team brothers.
Drawing from his military experience, he started building and designing different styles of belts and hardware. He continued to refine the construction until he knew his belt design could meet the demands of the military lifestyle. The end result was more than just a belt, it was the beginning of an American made company dedicated to not taking shortcuts and giving their customer's the best of the best.
MACKS BELTS WAS BORN!
Despite his past challenges, Mack rebuilt his life one belt at a time and built a successful business with thousands of customers buckling up daily with a 100% American-made belt! He's no longer a one-man belt shop. He's created jobs, built a team, and knocked the dust and the rust off historic machines! Below you will meet the team of patriots that make the Macks Belts American made mission possible!
Chief of Machine Operations, Chris
First up, our mad machine scientist —Chris. With 42 years in the trades, he started as a full-time machinist at just 19 years old! He specializes in production machining and CNC equipment, he has a deep passion for preserving American manufacturing. He takes great pride in producing high-quality, 100% American-made parts that reflect the Macks Belts commitment to excellence and tradition. When he's not covered in grease he's spending time with his dog Delilah and his lovely lady Ms. K being a proud grandpa!
Director of Operations, Chris
Our long-haired hippie dude—also named Chris! Before Macks Belts he worked in the nonprofit world, raising millions of dollars for those in need!
He spent 15 years as competition clay shooter and knows the importance of good gear! When he's not managing the day to day operations at Macks Belts he's spending time with his beautiful family or busting clay pigeons!
Head of Digital Marketing, Chris
Then there’s our genius computer guru—believe it or not, his name is Chris too! He’s our digital marketing expert. So when you’re scrolling on your phone and see us pop up? That’s all him! When he's not digging through computer data and metrics, he's also spending time with the family in the outdoors!
Content Creation, Chris
Chief Operations Officer, Spenser
Now that you've met the crew... Let's get back to belts!
At the core of every one of Mack's Belts is premium American leather and American steel turned on vintage American-made machines, some of which date back to 1940!
These resilient machines, with their sturdy steel frames and timeless designs, are more than historic; they embody a time when meticulous craftsmanship was the norm, and these vintage marvels are the machines that guard the legacy of Macks Belts!
Macks Belts are built on a foundation of excellence and this begins with every raw material we choose for our Mack belts, it is this dedication to detail that propels our belts from accessories to exquisite American-made masterpieces that will last for generations.
