Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of three children and the only son of Joe Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant. He is also the maternal nephew of John Chubby Cox. His parents named him after the famous beef of Kobe, Japan, which they saw on a restaurant menu.
Harold Alfond. Harold Alfond (March 6, 1914 â November 16, 2007) was an American businessman who founded the Dexter Shoe Company and established the first factory outlet store.
At New Balance, the only athletic shoe manufacturer still making shoes in the United States, he has a reputation for leading by example. DeMartini is personally involved in the company's commitment to get people moving, and a clear supporter of New Balance's community service initiatives.