Jed Seifert

Jed Seifert, Co-Founder of Stakes Manufacturing

Jed Seifert is the co-founder of Stakes Manufacturing, a premier print-on-demand apparel company based in Cleveland, Ohio.123 He co-founded the company in 2019 with his childhood friend Vince Bartozzi.2

Seifert is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, particularly by hiring individuals with disabilities.134 He was inspired by his older brother Darren, who has Fragile X syndrome and has worked in the Securities and Exchange Commission's mailroom for nearly 25 years.1

At Stakes Manufacturing, over 10% of the 250 employees have a disability.1 Seifert believes that hiring people with disabilities is mutually beneficial, providing meaningful employment while also benefiting the company with reliable, detail-oriented, and grateful employees.14

Seifert is an advocate for disability inclusion in the workplace.34 He has spoken at various industry events, including the PRINTING United Expo and SHRM conferences, about the importance of creating disability-inclusive workplaces and the role of accommodations.356

In 2022, Stakes Manufacturing was named the National Employer of the Year by the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) for valuing and demonstrating the importance of an inclusive workforce.3 Seifert was also awarded the 2024 Bess Cohn Humanitarian of the Year Award for his advocacy work championing disability inclusion.3