KNS International
Jeremy Pope is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in the fashion and investment sectors. As the CEO and Founder of KNS International since July 2002, Jeremy oversees the design, manufacturing, and distribution of several national fashion footwear brands, including Journee Collection and Vance Shoe Co. Additionally, Jeremy serves as CEO of TAFT, a brand known for its handmade footwear, and founded Pillar Investment Group, specializing in real estate investments. Previous roles include founder positions at Skyline Silver and Fashion Corner, showcasing a strong background in retail and product distribution. Jeremy's career began at Cornerstone Ventures as Vice President, where skills in venture capital were honed. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from the University of Utah, Jeremy combines creative vision with data-driven management to drive growth and support retailer objectives.
KNS International
At KNS International, we build fashionable footwear that complements the lifestyles of our customers. Our in-house designers believe in crafting versatile shoes that fit any occasion and every aspect of the fashion-conscious individual’s lifestyle; transitioning easily from work to weekend, office to out-on-the-town. KNS owns a stable of men’s and women’s footwear brands, including Journee Collection. Over 18 years ago, we were an emerging startup company with a driven founder/CEO, small staff, and big dreams. Today we continue to be driven by our founder/CEO as a leader in the fashion footwear industry with an intense focus on our national retail partnerships. Although we’re an established company, we maintain the pace and vibe of a startup. We value self-starters who aren’t scared to suggest innovative ideas, and we pride ourselves on our adaptability and agility that allows us to keep up and ahead of the changing fashion industry. At KNS, we believe in the philosophy of Attainable Fashion. Each of our footwear brands provide a product offering that is on point with current fashion trends while integrating great quality and value. Our brand is a built from the bottom up by listening to the customers needs and demands before we enter the design stages. We stand by our core values: HARD WORK INTEGRITY PASSION FOR QUALITY AND INNOVATION TEAM COLLABORATION COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION