About Us
Jim Rieser
Jim Rieser is our VP of US sales and is based in Columbus, Ohio. He handles our
Midwest Sales group and works primarily in Ohio and Chicago, IL.
Jim Rieser brings over 27 years experience in men’s tailored clothing to his clients at Hunter & Lords. Before joining Hunter & Lords in 1999, Jim owned his own tailored clothing company and grew it to one of the largest independent direct sellers of custom clothing in the U.S. Jim has trained sales people throughout the U.S. and London, England. He currently oversees all US sales.
Jim grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut and now resides in Dublin, Ohio with his wife Sheila and son Spencer. He is a competitive USTA tennis player. Jim has served on the Board of Easter Seals and was a member of The Childhood League for six years. Jim currently serves on the Board of The Christine Wilson Foundation which benefits sexually abused and battered children.
Jim’s favorite quote is “whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right!” by Henry Ford.
Rob Butler
Rob Butler is a Regional Director and is based in Raleigh, NC. He handles our Southeast Sales group and works primarily in the Carolinas.
Rob Butler a NC native and graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill has over 20 years experience in the men’s clothing industry. After working in a New York buying office and then managing a men’s specialty store Rob began his career in custom clothing.
In 1996, Rob started up the NC division of Hunter & Lords and as a regional manager he trained other visiting clothiers nationwide and in London, England. For the last five years Rob has concentrated on building his select clientele throughout NC. He now has over 500 clients who appreciate his keen sense of style and marked attention to detail. Rob resides in Raleigh with his wife of over 20 years and two high school boys. Rob enjoys competitive tennis and traveling with his family.
Philip R. Martin
Phil Martin is a Regional Director and works out of offices in Greensboro, NC and Washington, DC. He handles our Mid-Atlantic Sales Group and works primarily in the DC and Virginia areas.
A native of Washington, D.C., Phil now resides in Greensboro, NC. He has over 30yrs of experience in direct sales which includes thirteen years specifically devoted to the men’s clothing industry. During this time, he has earned a solid reputation for always putting the interests of his clients first. Phil is our Regional Manager in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and the Triad area of NC.
Known for his conservative style and fashionable air of excitement, it’s no wonder that Phil has over 400 clients who appreciate his unparalleled commitment to providing exceptional service. His commanding presence is rivaled only by his sense of humor.
Phil and Shirley, his wife of 24 years, have two children, Philip Jr. 21 and Melaney 18. He enjoys golf-yearns to get better, cooking on his grills-gas and char coal, and a good novel.