We are a leather company. Donald Graeme Moore founded Moore & Giles in Lynchburg, Virginia, during the Great Depression. Previously a purchasing agent at the Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation, he lost his job in a massive layoff catalyzed by the time’s poor economic conditions. Originally a supplier of “findings,” the new company he created sold a broad range of components used in footwear constructions to manufacturers in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

When Donald Moore’s son-in-law, W. Vernon Giles, joined the company in 1935, the name was changed to Moore & Giles. In the 1950s, sales territories were expanded to North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. Donald Moore remained with Moore & Giles until his retirement in 1966, at the age of 88. In the same month, Moore’s grandson, Donald Moore Giles, joined the company. He served Moore & Giles for over 50 years.

Currently, Moore & Giles employs more than 100 people in its headquarters in Forest, Virginia, with representation in every major metropolitan area. We also have strategic partnerships in England, Germany, France, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, South Korea and Turkey.

Our mission is to enrich, inspire and serve our customers, our people and our community. We value kindness, perseverance, authenticity, creativity and humility.