(PRESS RELEASE) MARIETTA, GA — The McGee Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedication to product quality, customer service and excellence in the optical industry.
Founded in 1976, the family-owned company has grown from a home-based startup into an internationally recognized optical resource with an impressive 11-brand portfolio spanning licensed and proprietary collections.
Its licensed brands include Vera Bradley, Badgley Mischka, Trina Turk, Mr Turk, Ducks Unlimited, Mossy Oak, XOXO and Life is Good. Proprietary brands include Jenny Lynn, Argyleculture and Totally Rimless.
The company continues to position its portfolio to support the needs of the optical industry, combining lifestyle-driven brand recognition with accessible price points and service-focused distribution.
“As we celebrate 50 years, I think back to where it all began — handwritten invoices, one phone for every department, and inventory stored in our bathtub,” said CEO and founder Wayne McGee. “We built this company on relationships. If we take care of our customers and partners, the rest follows. That belief still guides us today.”
“I still remember my first day at The McGee Group in 1994 and the incredible community I found here,” said Matthew McGee, Executive Vice President. “Three decades later, I remain deeply grateful for this continuing journey. Serving the optical industry through our family business for fifty years is an honor that fills me with immense pride. Our success flows from meaningful relationships with our customers and partners. As our industry transforms, we embrace the exciting path ahead in our next chapter to include expanding our brand portfolio, pioneering new innovations, and deepening our U.S.-based manufacturing among other key initiatives.”
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To commemorate the milestone with industry partners, The McGee Group will host an in-booth 50th anniversary celebration in booth 819 at 2:30 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, March 12, during Vision Expo in Orlando, Florida. In addition, a multi-channel marketing campaign will feature company highlights throughout the decades.
For more information, visit mcgeegroup.com.
