Jamin' Leather Inc., President

Jamie Keats

Jamie@JaminLeather.com
Not accepting business inquiries here.

Mr Jamin' Town
2008 New TV Reality Show Debuted 12/31/07


TV Reality Show
as Seen on YouTube
Time Warner Cable

Jamin' Town

In the summer of 2007 Jamie Keats, President of Jamin' Leather Inc opened in it new 35,000 square foot shopping plaza called Jamin' Town in Surfside Beach SC. Centrally located on Myrtle Beach's south side next to wild water and wheels, corner of 8th ave S. This little village contains the following:

  • A new leather repair, manufacturing and patch installation shop inside Jamin' Leather
  • A new gift shop containing club wear, gifts, t-shirts and collection of Jamin' nastalga.
  • A new Jailhouse Cafe' selling coffee, ice cream, hot dogs, burgers, wraps, snacks, beer, wine and much more.
  • Restaurant (5600 sq ft currently available)
  • Store 1 (1700 sq ft currently available)
  • Store 2 (2800 sq ft currently available)

Jamin' Town is seeking related businesses to compliment the location in the leased plaza. Jamie will be accepting lease inquirys at 843-839-5255.

FUTURE: Jamie is slowly making plans on starting a radio station to broadcast from Jamin' Town plaza with a new format never attempted before.

Pride of the Beach

Jamin' Leather has outfitted most all leather in local shows such as Legends In Concert, Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry, Medieval Times, local and regional comedians, national celebrities and movie sets. He was featured in the National Report Series by Hugh Downs about motorcycle safety, as an expert on leather and about the current evolution of leather in this industry.

Jamie has been recognized by the local media time and time again for internet, bike week, traffic, Cecil's World, moving to Myrtle Beach, stirring it up in Surfside, holiday shopping, fund raising and much more.

Jamie is also soley responsible for the creation, production and distibution of the Myrtle Beach Bike Rally Event Guide coming up on the 20th edition.

Business inquiries must be directed
to the staff listed above:

Accolades

1975-1984 Sold leather at flea markets and fairs
1976 Worked as a mechanic at uncle's shop
1979 Opened first mall leather shop Rutland VT
1980 Signed lease Aviation Mall Glens Falls NY
1981 Opened mall store Saratoga Springs NY
1982 Opened third store Amsterdam NY
1983 Opened store Menands NY
1984 Opened store Manchester Center VT
1984 Opened 2nd store Saratoga Springs NY
1985 Opened store Johnstown NY
1986 Opened store Lake George NY
1988 Opened 2nd store Lake George NY
1989 Recorded his own Album
1989 Opened store Albany NY Jamin' Leather
1991 Built Recording Studio JK Jam Productions
1993 Established Mail Order Catalog
1994 Opened store Wilton NY
1994 Moved store in Lake George NY
1995 Established JaminLeather.com
1996 Opened store Glens Falls/Queensbury NY
1997 Moved store in Lake George NY
1997 Moved operation to Myrtle Beach
1998 Sponsored the first totally free edition of the         Myrtle Beach Bike Week Event Guide
1999 Project Designer of Jamin' Leather Hwy 501
1999 Sponsored first Leather Charity Auction
2001 Established MyrtleBeachRallies.com
2006 Honored as American Red Cross Hero Award
2006 March Carolina Life Magazine Featured as one of 10 most available men in Myrtle Beach
2006 Project Designer of Jamin' Town Surfside
2007 Honored as American Red Cross Hero Award
2007 Opened Jamin' Leather in Surfside Beach SC
2007 American Red Cross Heroes Award
2007 Opened Cat House Gift Shop at Jamin' Town
2007 Opened JailHouse Cafe' at Jamin' Town
2007 Debut 12/31/07 "Mr Jamin' Town" TV reality show featuring Jamie and Crew
2008 Honored as American Red Cross Hero Award
2008 Featured in National Report Series with Hugh Downs as leather expert on motorcycling series


1991-1996 Owned A Recording Studio
1992-1996 Music Publisher signed over 30 bands
 
1993-2008Photographer for Jamin' Leather

1995-2008 Website Designer : JaminLeather.net, MyrtleBeachRallies.com, LeatherCat.com...

1998-2008 Featured on TV33 Myrtle Beach
2007-2008 Featured on TV22 Georgetown County
2007-2008 Featured on Time Warner TV47 9pm with his reality show "Mr Jamin' Town" in Myrtle Beach and expanding to other markets this year.

1998-2008 Events Guide Sponsor and Editor
2001-2008 Red Cross Fund Raiser
2001-2008 Auctioneer for Charity Events
2002-2008 Bike Week Events M.C.
2004-2006 Sound Engineer for Christ United Church
2007-2008 "Mr Jamin' Town" show Channel 47 Time Warner, Horry County Area. Currently seeking placement in other markets and national syndication.

Personal

FAMILY: Father of 4, three boys, youngest is 12. His oldest daughter recently made him a grandfather and married Aug. 08. He is the third of four boys in his immediate family. His brothers, mother and cousins mostly all living in New York near where he grew up.

BUSINESS: He spent his blood, sweat and tears for many years, building toward his success to provide for his family. He works about 35 hours a week with great flexibility (perks of ownership).

RELIGION: A christian since birth. Raised as a Catholic. Attended Catholic school. He taught 2nd grade Religious Education for several years. Jamie was active as a sound technician for Christ United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach. He believes in marriage.

PERSONAL: Jamie is a caring and loving father. Outside of his business life he is a mild mannered, easy going, silly, friendly, modest, open minded, sensitive and a fun loving guy and may try to make you laugh. A self made man. Goes to the gym. Believes he has a successful and exciting life and would like to share it.

AS IF YOU WANTED TO KNOW: Regardless of his sarcastic bantering staff comments, Jamie can cook, clean and more. Jack of all trades, master of none! Loves his recently remodeled home on a (real) lake with it's big kitchen, stone, pool and more. He provides for all his children, loves to travel and maintains an impeccible home (his office on the other hand, is not always so impeccible). Maybe it's a sign of success.

For business inquiries:

Customer Service:
E-Mail
Webmaster/Marketing: George Gordon
TV Show/Marketing: George Gordon
Accounting:
Bookkeeping
Office Manager:
Amanda Raffaldt
Customer Service Manager: Trudy

updated 10/17/08

Useless Information:

Sign: Cancer
Born: Farmingdale NY
Heritage: Italian/English