Class rings, caps & gowns, and graduation regalia manufacturer since 1920
Herff Jones manufactures achievement symbols—class rings, graduation apparel, and ceremonial regalia—for schools and institutions across North America. The tech stack (Oracle, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HubSpot, Zendesk) and active projects reveal a business in operational transition: inventory accuracy, month-end close automation, and ERP integration rank as top priorities, while the hiring mix is heavily weighted toward manufacturing (40% of roles) and operations, signaling efforts to stabilize supply-chain execution and reduce remake rates during peak seasons.
Notable leadership hires: Manufacturing Lead
Founded in 1920, Herff Jones is a privately held manufacturer of ceremonial and achievement products serving educational institutions from preschool through graduate level, as well as professional bodies. The company produces class rings, graduation caps and gowns, yearbooks, diploma frames, and ceremonial robes. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Herff Jones operates a manufacturing-centric organization of 1,001–5,000 employees, with production facilities and hiring activity in the United States and Peru. The product portfolio emphasizes craftsmanship and material quality; operations span custom design, production, inventory management, and direct-to-school and institution sales channels.
Oracle (ERP), Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HubSpot (CRM), Zendesk (support), Adobe Creative Suite (design), Five9 (contact center), and standard Microsoft Office tools.
Herff Jones is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with hiring activity also in Peru.
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