Rhett Hartzog is a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He specialises in selling jewellery as an independent sales executive and rose to prominence after marrying actress Andi MacDowell.
Hartzog runs his own jewelry company named Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers, and he is currently on the executive board of the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association. He has a net worth of approximately $1 million.
| Name | Rhett DeCamp Hartzog (Rhett Hartzog) |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth: | April 21st, 1958 (64 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Houston, Texas |
| Height: | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) |
| Profession: | Businessman, jewelry store owner, independent sales executive |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Children: | 0 |
| Parents: | Laurie Thomas Hartzog Jr. (father), Will DeCamp Sossamon Hartzog (mother) |
| Net Worth Estimate: | $1 million |
Net Worth
It is unclear what Hartzog’s exact net worth is. However, it is speculated to be approximately $1 million.
Most of Hartzog’s net worth comes from the jewelry company that his family owns. It is named Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers.
It is unclear what position Hartzog has at the jewelry store as Hartzog’s brother and sister-in-law currently own it. The company has an annual revenue of approximately $1.1 million per year.
Hartzog is also the Executive Vice President of the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association and has had this role for a number of years. It is unclear how much he gets for this position.
Company
Hartzog’s family owns the jewellery store Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers. It is unclear what the store’s exact revenue is, although it is speculated to be approximately $1.1 million per year.
The company is based in downtown Gaffney in a showroom of approximately 5000 square feet.
Hartzog also owns a company named “Rhett Hartzog Company.” However, very few details are available regarding this organization, such as its nature and the company’s annual revenue.
Given the company’s name, it is likely that he is the CEO. The company has sponsored several jewelry companies, such as the Alabama Jewelers Association, which indicates that the revenue must be somewhat high.
Salary
It is unclear how much Hartzog’s exact salary is at Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers. He is known to work in some capacity at this family-owned store, although it is unknown what his exact job title is.
Hartzog has repeatedly donated to the Mount Paran Christian School over several years. The exact donation amounts are unknown, although this does suggest that Hartzog’s salary is relatively high.
Hartzog began working for the designer jewelry company Lafonn in 2011.
Eventually, Lafonn promoted Hartzog to territory manager. Hartzog finished working here in 2017, and it is unknown what his salary was at this company.
Additionally, Hartzog has worked as an independent sales representative for a number of jewelry companies.
Hartzog’s exact salary in this position is unknown, although someone in this position usually receives between $28,000 to $67,000 per year.
It is unclear how much Hartzog receives as a salary from his own business, the Rhett Hartzog Company.
Hartzog has been the Executive Vice President for the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association since 2008. It is unclear how much this position pays.
Real Estate
Hartzog’s exact address is unclear. However, his wife, Cindy, has revealed that the pair currently live in Atlanta, Georgia.
Previously, when he was married to MacDowell, Hartzog lived in Biltmore Forest in Asheville, North Carolina. The houses were created in the 1920s, and they were valued at approximately $1 million in 1991.
Early life
Hartzog was born on April 21st, 1958, in Houston, Texas, to his mother named Will and his father named Laurie Thomas Junior. Laurie was a former member of the US. Air Corp and, during the Second World War, he was stationed in Italy for several years.
When Laurie returned to the United States in 1946, he married Will, and the pair opened Hartzog Jewelers together in 1947. Laurie and Will ran the store together until 2004, when they decided to retire, passing the company on to their children.
Will worked as a realtor before opening Hartzog Jewelers. The family later moved to Gaffney in South Carolina.
Hartzog studied at Gaffney High School and graduated from this school with honours in 1977. In high school, Hartzog met his ex-wife, Andie MacDowell, when they studied in Bible Club together.
Hartzog also went on to study at university, although his final grade and major are unknown.
Career
Eventually, Hartzog began working for his parents’ Jewelry store.
However, it is unknown in what capacity he began working here. Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers first opened in 1947 in downtown Gaffney in South Carolina. The company sells a variety of products, including jewellery, awards, ladies’ apparel, and other gifts.
It also sells designer products by Vera Bradley and Chamilia. Originally the store covered only 300 square feet. However, due to numerous successes, the company then expanded to a 5000 square foot premises.
It remains in downtown Gaffney and has two offices operating in Eufaula, Alabama.
Currently, Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers is owned by Hartzog’s young brother Charles and his sister-in-law, Glenda. In 1983, Charles began working in the store while Glenda took control of the awards department just a few years later.
In 1998, Glenda began managing the bridal registry and other gift departments.
It is unknown what position Hartzog worked in at the store, although it is likely that he owned the store shortly before Charles.
At some point, Hartzog began working as an independent sales representative for several jewelry companies. It is unknown when he began this or which companies he worked in this position for. He stopped working as an independent sales representative in 2009.
In 2008, Hartzog became the Executive Vice President of the Southern Jewelry Travellers Association.
According to their website, “the Executive Board and Directors work closely with the SJTA management team to develop and fine-tune programs and strategies designed to strengthen the Atlanta Jewelry Show, as well as other services the association provides to independent jewelers and representatives throughout the Southeast region.”
In this position, Hartzog also aims to help the Atlanta Jewelry Show to expand its influence and encourage investment.
Hartzog has provided several donations to the Atlanta Jewelry Show and Southern Jewelry Travellers Association. Both companies have expressed gratitude to Hartzog, claiming that “without [his] support, our convention would not happen.”
In 2011, Hartzog began working for the designer jewelry company Lafonn as a sales executive. He was responsible for the company’s divisions across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. At some point, Hartzog became the territory manager for the company and began focusing on the company’s bridal collection. In 2017, Hartzog ended his career at Lafonn for unknown reasons.
Career Highlights
- In 1947, his parents opened Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers
- In 1983, Hartzog’s was owned by Hartzog’s brother, Charles
- Hartzog became an independent sales executive for jewelry companies until 2009
- In 2008, he became Executive Vice President for the Southern Jewelry Travellers Association
- In 2011, began working as a sales executive for Lafonn until 2017
- At an unknown point, created the Rhett Hartzog Company
Personal Life
Hartzog married American actress Andie MacDowell in November 2001. Four hundred fifty guests attended the wedding, including MacDowell’s three children.
The pair met in high school but gradually drifted apart once they had graduated. Andie’s sister, Julie, helped the park to reconnect, eventually leading to their marriage.
However, after three years, the pair decided to get divorced due to unknown reasons. The pair do not have any children together, although MacDowell did have three children from her first marriage. These children were said to be very fond of Rhett.
Hartzog later met Cynthia “Cindy” McLarty, and the pair got married on July 2nd, 2006. The pair do not have any children together, although Cindy has a son, Alec, from her first marriage.
Hartzog’s father died in 2010. His mother died in 2009. Hartzog has two older brothers, named Tommy and Bobby, as well as a younger brother named Charles.
Hartzog is a Christian and a supporter of former US President Donald Trump.
Interesting Facts
- In 2017, some news sources reported that Hartzog had died. However, this was later confirmed to be a mistake that originated from the Hickory Tavern in Colombia. They had posted an obituary for their former manager, also named Rhett Hartzog.
- In 2017 and 2018, Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers was awarded the Golden Peach award for the Best Gift Shop.
- Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau, although it does have a rating of A+ on their website.
- During high school, Hartzog was a member of the golf team.
- Hartzog does not have any public social media accounts.
Summary
Rhett Hartzog is a businessman and independent sales executive who works in the field of jewelry. His family owns a successful jewelry store in Atlanta called Hartzog’s Gifts & Fine Jewelers.
Hartzog has worked for designer jewelry stores such as Lafonn. He is currently the Executive Vice President of the Southern Jewelry Travellers Association. He has a net worth of $1 million.