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Stuller history
Stuller company history timeline
1970:Company buys findings inventory from Jewelmont in New Orleans and begins wholesaling its inventory under the name South Central Distributors.
These relationships, strengthened by mutual trust and respect, were at the forefront of his mind when he established Stuller’s corporate headquarters in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana in 1970.
Since our founding in 1970, we've grown rapidly and evolved to meet the demands of jewelers, and it's been an exciting five decades of doing just that.
Our story starts in 1970.
In 1972, while still working the territory himself, Stuller began offering toll-free telephone ordering.
By 1973, Stuller was able to hire salesmen to cover his territory for him, but the road experience stuck with him.
He began his career as an Independent Landman and formed WPM Exploration, Inc., in 1978.
In 1979, Mike moved to Lafayette, LA where he became a named partner in a large local CPA firm.
In 1980 he formed MPW Properties, a real estate investment company.
In that same year, Stuller began offering automatic second-day air delivery for open accounts and prepaid orders--an industry first. It was also in 1982 that the company issued its initial full-color mountings and findings catalog, which was another manufacturing and wholesale jewelry trade innovation.
1984:Stuller begins marketing its line nationally.
Two years later, Stuller Settings began marketing its line nationally, and in 1985 had to break ground on an addition to its plant in order to accommodate the rapidly increasing business.
The expansion was completed in 1986 and doubled the size of the facility.
In 1987, using its own proprietary metal molding technology, it introduced a new line of wire basket settings.
1989:Second expansion again doubles size of plant; company receives United States Senate Productivity Award.
In 1992, it began providing next-day air delivery to all its customers.
The introduction of a line of religious jewelry followed in 1992.
In 1993, the executive offices and administrative operations were moved to a high-rise office building.
In 1993, Stuller introduced its 'Match and Bag' program, one of the mainstays in its 'Have it Your Way' service.
In 1994, the company's main facility was again renovated to create more space.
1994:Third expansion once more doubles manufacturing and distribution facility.
Founded in 1994, The Stuller Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving the Acadiana region.
Coby joined Stuller in 1994 as an inventory planner for the Diamonds and Gemstones Department.
Individually, Matt Stuller was honored in 1995 with the 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award given by Inc. magazine in the wholesale distribution category for Louisiana.
1995:Company introduces its 'Have It Your Way from Stuller' service.
1999:Construction begins plant addition and new office building.
Mike has been with Stuller since 2001 and currently serves as president and co-chief investment officer for the family office and tax strategist for all Stuller enterprises.
Belit joined the Stuller family in 2002, where she started her journey working in fulfillment.
In 2005, Stuller re-launches Have It Your Way as Stuller Studio.
Albert joined Gemvision, a Stuller company, as a software developer in 2009 and was part of the team that completed the development of CounterSketch and CounterSketch Designer.
Alex received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2012.
After completing her degree, Alex joined Stuller Inc. in 2012.
Taylor came to Stuller in 2013, starting in Fine Jewelry and Bridal Merchandising and eventually being promoted to her current position: senior vice president of customer experience.
Taylor returned home to Lafayette in 2013 to work for Stuller and raise her family in the South.
Kip and his wife Carolyn founded the William C. Schumacher Family Foundation in 2018.
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He most recently served as Executive Director in 2020 until transitioning into his current role as vice president of technology.
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover & Strong | 1912 | $29.2M | 100 | 4 |
| Gemological Institute of America | 1931 | $213.7M | 3,000 | 9 |
| Laboratory Supply Company | 1972 | $102.9M | 200 | - |
| Redi-Floors | 1987 | $125.0M | 50 | 14 |
| Gem Shopping Network | 1997 | $11.9M | 100 | 3 |
| Lillian Vernon | 1951 | $270.0M | 750 | - |
| AmeriMark | 1969 | $120.0M | 575 | 6 |
| Crutchfield | 1974 | $120.0M | 500 | 14 |
| Galls, LLC | 1967 | $140.0M | 723 | 69 |
| Lunada Bay | - | $990,000 | 2 | - |
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