Matthew G. Stuller, Sr.
2004 Recipient
International Achievement Award
Matthew G. Stuller Sr. is founder, chief executive officer and global strategist of Stuller, Inc., North America’s largest jewelry manufacturer and distributor. Worldwide, Stuller, Inc. employs 2,000 people on 3 continents and has numerous affiliates. Stuller, Inc. also has stone sourcing offices in Israel and Thailand, as well as two other fine-jewelry manufacturing plants in addition to the primary facility. As the independent jewelers’ just-in-time inventory supplier, Stuller, Inc. has developed the infrastructure to deliver any of its 300,000 items overnight throughout North America .
Mr. Stuller started the company that bears the family name after one semester at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then USL). His determination, vision and commitment to excellence have not only guided his businesses, but are also demonstrated on all the boards on which he serves. He is a noted pioneer in applying new technologies to the jewelry business. For example, to service its customers’ next-day inventory needs, Stuller, Inc. has become one of the largest overnight shippers in the United States. For his numerous accomplishments, he has been recognized by every notable jewelry industry organization in North America, and he has served as a board member on many of them.Philanthropic endeavors now take a significant portion of Mr. Stuller’s time. He established the Stuller Family Foundation in 1995, to assist organizations that support the needy, children’s initiatives, education and those without a voice. Many innovative and worthwhile organizations have come into existence or been able to pursue their missions through the Family Foundation’s grants. Mr. Stuller’s vision and determination have made a difference to the many charities and organizations to which he has given time and resources.