SANTA CRUZ — Garth Watrous, Vice President of Head’n Home, parent company of American Hat Makers in Santa Cruz County, was recently named to the board of The 
Headwear Association, the oldest, largest and most prestigious hat trade organization in the world.
Watrous, a San Diego State University graduate, was appointed to the board based on his knowledge and contributions to the headwear industry that included a highly successful and impressive growth plan that has doubled American Hat Makers’ business twice over the last five years.
“I’m honored and excited to have this opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who work together to advance the benefits of wearing hats of all kinds,” he said. “We are a leader in the headwear business, and I think we are uniquely positioned to help bring exposure to the beautiful American made hats we and other manufacturers make.”
American Hat Makers manufactures men and women’s leather hats for numerous high-end Global retailers including Chapel Hats, and for world-famous brands such as Steampunk Hatter, Ashbury Hats, American Outback Hats, SolAir Hats, Voodoo Hatter and Double G Hats.
American Hat Makers is a family-owned and operated premier cut and sew hat-making company founded in 1978 by Gary Watrous. All of American Hat Makers headwear are guaranteed for life, custom fitted and handmade in Watsonville, California using the finest American leather and materials. Their hats are renowned for their unsurpassed quality, attention to detail, and unique designs. For more information, visit headnhome.com.