Meet Our Team

Meet the people behind Republic’s boots, goods and Texas hospitality.

Chris Conrad

Founder

A fifth-generation Texan, Chris founded Republic in 2011, beginning with bootmaking in Houston.

Creager and his wife with owner Chris, from the Republic archive — From the Republic archive: Creager and his wife with owner Chris.

More of the Republic family

We’re gathering portraits and stories from our bootmakers, shop team and hospitality crew. Check back as we introduce the people who bring Republic to life.

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