Meet the West Coast Leather Team
Every member of the West Coast Leather team shares a passion for fashion, exceptional customer service, and creating memorable experiences for every client who walks through our doors. Together, we continue the tradition of craftsmanship, style, and personal service from our only USA location in the heart of San Francisco.
Skip Pas
Founder • American Fashion Designer • Creative Director
American Fashion Designer Skip Pas founded West Coast Leather in 2003 after an accomplished 18-year career with the legendary North Beach Leather International.
Beginning his career at the company's prestigious Water Tower Place location in Chicago, Skip quickly established himself as one of the company's top-performing sales professionals. For more than a decade, he earned recognition as the company's leading salesperson before being promoted to General Manager in 1995.
Throughout his career, Skip has built lasting relationships with an extraordinary clientele that includes celebrities, musicians, professional athletes, entertainers, television personalities, and fashion leaders. His reputation for personalized service, innovative styling, and luxury leather fashion has made him a respected figure in the industry.
As founder and designer of West Coast Leather, Skip continues to oversee the creative direction of the brand while developing exclusive collections that combine timeless American style with contemporary fashion.
Customers can also look forward to reading more behind-the-scenes stories from Skip's upcoming book, Retail Rock Royalty, featuring memorable experiences from decades in luxury fashion and retail, along with contributions from members of the West Coast Leather team.
Joe Crane
Retail Legend • Brand Ambassador
Joe Crane is one of the true legends of luxury leather fashion.
His distinguished career spans decades with both North Beach Leather Los Angeles and West Coast Leather San Francisco, where he became known not only for his fashion expertise but also for his warm personality, professionalism, and unforgettable customer service.
Joe worked closely with renowned Los Angeles manager Shelly Solvin, traveling extensively on behalf of the company while assisting VIP clients from around the world.
Among his many memorable experiences, Joe recalls entertaining the Kardashian children while attorney Robert Kardashian shopped for his wife, Kris Kardashian. During that same era, Joe also served as a security guard and was present for one of the earliest well-known photographs featuring Kris and Bruce Jenner following their marriage.
Over the years, Joe has assisted countless celebrities, entertainers, musicians, athletes, and distinguished clients, earning admiration from everyone fortunate enough to meet him.
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to California fashion since 1982, Joe was honored by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors with an official Certificate of Honor celebrating his decades of dedication to the fashion industry.
Now 88 years young, Joe continues to inspire customers and coworkers alike with his incredible stories, positive attitude, and lifelong passion for people and fashion.
Jamie Lee Kendall
Social Media Director • Fashion Model • Writer
Jamie Lee Kendall brings creativity, energy, and international experience to the West Coast Leather brand.
An accomplished influencer, actress, and fashion model, Jamie has been featured in Playboy France, Maxim Magazine, and numerous fashion campaigns. Her work has taken her around the world, including multiple trips to Paris and Thailand, where she collaborated on fashion, entertainment, and media projects.
As Social Media Director, Jamie oversees digital storytelling, lifestyle content, and brand engagement across multiple platforms, helping introduce West Coast Leather to audiences worldwide.
She is also the creator of Jamie's Spotlight, a growing series featured on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn that highlights entrepreneurs, fashion professionals, entertainers, and community leaders through interviews and podcast appearances.
Beyond fashion, Jamie is passionate about giving back to the community. She regularly volunteers her time to charitable organizations and fundraising events, including Babes in Toyland, supporting causes that make a positive impact throughout California and beyond.
Her creativity, professionalism, and enthusiasm continue to elevate the West Coast Leather brand both online and in person.
Taryn Murray
Social Media Manager • Fashion Model
Taryn Murray represents the next generation of fashion professionals and has quickly become an important member of the West Coast Leather team.
A 2026 graduate of the University of Alabama, Taryn earned her degree in Apparel and Textiles with a concentration in Fashion Retailing, combining academic knowledge with real-world luxury retail experience.
She first joined West Coast Leather as a fashion intern in 2025, where her dedication, creativity, and leadership quickly stood out. During her internship, she coordinated numerous West Coast Leather fashion shows and special events, helping organize successful productions while gaining valuable experience in merchandising, styling, marketing, and event management.
Following graduation, Taryn was promoted to Social Media Manager, where she creates engaging content, collaborates on marketing campaigns, and helps showcase the latest West Coast Leather collections across digital platforms.
As a fashion model, Taryn has appeared in several high-profile luxury fashion events, including runway shows benefiting the San Francisco 49ers Alumni and Taormina Motorsports. Her natural style and polished presence have earned frequent comparisons to Kendall Jenner, making her a recognizable face for the brand.
Whether she's creating online content, coordinating special events, modeling new collections, or assisting customers in our showroom, Taryn brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine passion for fashion to everything she does.
Visitors are always welcome to stop by our San Francisco store during the weekdays to meet Taryn and experience the personalized service that makes West Coast Leather unique.