Meet the Maker

My name is Jimmy Compton and I am the sole owner and operator of The Proper Gentleman. I was born in Arkansas, raised in South East Oklahoma, studied journalism for a year in college before serving 9 years in the US Army.  Uncle Sam spit me out in the great state of Texas in 2004 where I began a short career selling cars with some friends. I wound up in Fort Worth in 2005 with my soon to be bride and have been here since.

In 2008, I decided to go back overseas to work as a DoD contractor.  After spending 5 years between Iraq and Afghanistan I came home and dabbled in hot rod upholstery for two or three years before launching The Proper Gentleman in 2015 and beginning my journey as a leather artist.

I strive to make a product that not only looks great but functions great and lasts a long time.  I get it.  This stuff is expensive.  I would hate to drop money on products that are ultimately trash or gimmicky or poorly put together.  So I do my best to give you your moneys worth on every order.

I appreciate all the support over the years and especially appreciate any feedback, good or bad, you may have.  Please, drop me a line!

Thanks! Jimmy

PSA.  I am transparent with myself more so than I am with my family.  Just to summarize that for anyone who may be curious,  I'm married to my best friend of 22 years and we share a 17 year old son and a 13 year old daughter.  We also have two dachshunds named Buddy and Oliver.  It's all good in our hood.  We just like to live modest humble lives.