Justin Boot Company and Justin Original Workboots recently added two new members to the sales team: Michael Cortezzo and Jim Tishlarich.

“Both of these men bring a lot of passion to the sales team. I know they will represent Justin Boots with pride and will provide their accounts with excellent customer service,” said Justin Boot Company Brand Manager Louis Russo. “I am confident these men will be dedicated to maintaining our leading position in the industry as the Standard of the West.”

Mike Cortezzo

Jim Tishlarich will serve the Northern California territory for Justin Boot Company and Justin Original Workboots. Tishlarich brings a wide variety of western retail experience to the position, including serving as a sales representative for Resistol, Stetson and Charlie 1 Horse and running a family-owned retail store in Elk Grove, CA.

Michael Cortezzo will serve the New England territory for Justin Boot Company and Justin Original Workboots. Prior to joining the Justin team, Cortezzo spent 29 years in the retail industry, including serving in a senior management positions for Bob’s Stores for 21 years and most recently as an independent contractor for the Life is Good Company.

Justin Original Workboots Brand Manager Brandon Barker said, “We have a superior sales team and I am positive the addition of these men will help to continue our success in the future. I am looking forward to the passion, work ethic, and experience that these men are bringing to the Justin Original Workboots and our Justin family.”

Jim Tishlarich

Justin Brands, Inc. is a Berkshire-Hathaway corporation (NYSE: BRKa) and its divisions include Justin Boot Company, Tony Lama Company, Nocona Boot Company, Chippewa Boot Company and Justin Original Workboots