A case for longevity

Korchmar’s fourth-generation leadership is positioned to capitalize on any economic condition by doing it the hard way.


Michael (left) and Mike Korchmar display some of the luxury leather products the Naples-based company makes. Behind them are photos of Korchmar founder Max Korchmar (left) and second-generation owner Don. Photo by Stefania Pifferi
Michael (left) and Mike Korchmar display some of the luxury leather products the Naples-based company makes. Behind them are photos of Korchmar founder Max Korchmar (left) and second-generation owner Don. Photo by Stefania Pifferi
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In 1972, Michael Korchmar was a 22-year-old recent college graduate when he began his trek to become the third-generation president of his family’s leather goods manufacturing company. Now, just more than a year after marking the Naples-based company’s 100th anniversary, his son, Mike, is preparing to take over as owner and president.

 

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