OurFounders
Aaron Walters (left) is the Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ofAltar’d State. He has held various leadership and merchandising positions with Walgreens, Foleys Stores,The May Company, Wal-Mart Stores, Goody’s Family Clothing Stores and HybridApparel.
Brian Mason (seated, right) co-founded the company withAaron in 2009 and served as president until 2023. He previously held management and leadership positions with Saks Department Store Group, Kohl’s Department Stores, Goody’s Family Clothing Stores and Mercantile Stores, Inc.
TheMovement
The movement that has become known as Stand Out for Good, Inc. began in Knoxville,Tennessee in the fall of 2009. Our first store offered books, music, coffee, casual fashion, entertainment and most importantly a unique and uplifting faith-based experience with giving back at its heart. From the first day, our founding brandAltar’d State pioneered connecting retail with goodwill efforts both locally and globally.
First school built in Peru Giveback exceeds $5M
OurHistory
Arula brand is launched
Giveback exceeds $15M
Transition to Stand Out For Good, Inc.
Giveback exceeds $25M
First 50Altar’d
State locations opened
First 100Altar’d State locations opened
Vow’d brand is launched
Tullabee,AS Revival brands launched
Opened Design & Home brand offices
2019 thru 2020 2021 2018 2016 thru 2017 2022 2023 2009 thru 2015
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Top 10 Great Place to Work
Best Specialty Retailer in NorthAmerica
Best Giveback Company in the World
OurCompanyGoals
Recognition
2023
#72 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
2022
#50 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™
#53 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
2021
#9 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™
#65 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™
2020
#9 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™
2019
#13 in Best Workplaces in Retail™
