Our Story.
Just Cause Apparel was founded by Scott Porter, a surgeon with a deep commitment to giving back. After years of facing the emotional toll of surgery, he was profoundly impacted by the loss of a close friend, Tanya Gee, to a relentless cancer. Her resilience and determination in the face of her illness became the catalyst for this brand.
Tanya’s influence inspired a mission that goes beyond medicine – a mission to give back to communities and support those in need.
Just Cause Apparel was created to channel the emotional weight of surgery into something positive, turning personal loss into a force for good, and honor the memory of a dear friend.
Giving back Drives Us.
$123,865 Donated to Date.
Our Mission.
At Just Cause Apparel, our mission is to provide high-quality, custom work apparel for all professions – from healthcare to hospitality. Each purchase supports a charity chosen by your group, directly connecting your workwear to a positive impact in the community.
What Makes Us Different.
Just Cause Apparel is America’s only MBE-certified, e-commerce apparel retailer created with a purpose: to drive social impact. We’re not just about making a difference in the world, we’re also experts in our industry. Our executive team brings together a collective of uniform powerhouse leaders who know the business inside and out.
Our Executive Team.
Scott Porter, our Founder, is not only an esteemed Orthopedic Oncology Surgeon but also the force driving our mission, combining quality apparel with meaningful social impact.
Karla Bakersmith, our Chief Operating Officer, was the former CEO, President, and Founder of Scrubs & Beyond for over 20 years. She was also the Vice President of Merchandising for Life Uniform before founding Scrubs & Beyond. Her experience of over 35 years makes her one of the leading authorities in the uniform and apparel business.
Alicia Keely, our Senior Director of Finance, has firsthand experience working in healthcare for over a decade as a long-term care specialist in the senior living industry as well as a Medical Residency Coordinator in the hospital setting. This has provided her unique insight into how our apparel solutions can improve your organization.
Stephanie Harris, our Senior Director of Operations, worked at Scrubs & Beyond for 20 years as the Senior Director of Operations, Supply Chain, and E-commerce, mastering the intricacies of running large-scale uniform operations.
