“Instead of making my entire life about moving up the corporate ladder, I wondered what is going to be my legacy? What do I do with the talents that God gave me?” “I always felt like this emptiness, like there had to be something more to my life than just my next promotion and my next pay raise, what house I lived in and what car I drove.” – he recalled. At that point in life, he has vacated a successful career in the corporate world, yet his soul was never fulfilled. Walters then took a manager position at Walgreens where his later passion for retail was sparked. Growing up in a small town in America, he went off to college on a football scholarship and had planned to become a doctor. The young Aaron Walters never dreamed of ending up in retail. Courtesy: Altar’d State The Founding Story The fashion chain reached a global revenue of more than $200 million last year and was named one of the best large workplaces in retail. Altar’d State CEO, Aaron Walters was guided by God to find his life-long meaning in giving back to the society and merging it with his passion in retail industry. From day one, the Maryville-based company has pioneered connecting retail with goodwill through efforts ranging from donations in local communities, to offer funding for global initiatives that support social development. Although Altar’d State is a faith-based fashion company, it does not sell Christian apparel and claim to be inclusive to its customers, regardless of faiths or ages.įounded in 2009, Altar’d State seeks to inspire through action and supports a mission of standing out for good in the world. It is a rapidly growing women’s fashion brand that offers feminine and flirty womenswear showcasing boho-chic trends with antiquated accessories or charming home décor and gifts. With more than 100 stores operating in 30 states across the country, Altar’d State is a successful retail chain.
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