Our Story
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We’ve spent decades designing shoes and building businesses for big brands. Brands with 3 stripes, 5 stripes, swooshes, chickens, and more. We’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and where things get compromised.
Alma Mater is our answer to that. Where we can make shoes the way we’ve always wanted to. With more thought, more care, and full control over what gets built.
The Beta is our first golf shoe, and we poured everything into it. Not to be flashy. Not to check boxes. But to give golfers something better—something made with precision, comfort, and respect for the game.
We work with small-batch factories and suppliers and test everything with our team of real athletes. We design for feel, performance, and fit. Because when you love something, the details matter.
The Beta is the newest chapter in our story. Thanks for walking with us.
The Team
Eric Sarin - Co Founder & Product Expert
Built iconic shoes for Adidas, Puma, and Skechers.
With decades of product expertise—including launching Adidas Originals and leading product at K Swiss and Le Coq Sportif—Eric leads design and innovation at Alma Mater. He’s driven by precision, performance, fit, and style.
Beatriz Gomez Martinez – Co Founder & Head of Operations
Raised on retail. Grounded in getting things done.
With over 20 years in footwear operations—from Adidas to The Walking Company—Bea orchestrates supply chain, logistics, and delivery with rigor and purpose.
Nathan Brown – CEO
Big brand thinker. Small brand builder. Always focused on what’s next.
Nathan combines leadership experience at Adidas and Puma with founding Lodger Footwear, a custom-fit luxury brand. He shapes our strategy, growth, and business footprint.
Victoria Arlen – Women’s Creative Director
A passionate athlete, competitor, and icon.
Victoria won gold at the London Paralympic Games, became one of the youngest presenters ever at ESPN, and taught herself how to walk (and golf) after a decade in a wheel chair. She now brings that passion to lead Alma Mater’s women’s product.
Ryan Person – Head of Golf
If you love golf, he probably already knows your name.
Ryan lives and breathes golf. Strong relationships with retailers, clubs, and influencers help bring Alma Mater into the hands of people who walk the walk.
John Anderson – Head of Sales
A lifetime building teams in the sport he loves.
John has spent nearly 40 years building sales teams for golf brands, including Imperial, Straight Down, Antigua, Cutter and Buck, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Jay Nalbach – International Growth & Brand Marketing
Knows the right partner, brand moment, and message—wherever you are.
Jay brings a global perspective—combining experiences from adidas, Reebok, Craft, and Fila, building international distribution networks with a deep understanding of brand marketing. He's charging ahead on brand growth and product storytelling worldwide.
