About Us
Funlayo Grace™ | Made in the USA Industries
From Farm to Market. From Manufacturing to Media.
Funlayo Grace™ is an American manufacturing company redefining textile production, supply-chain transparency, and community-driven innovation. As a certified MWBE vendor with New York State, New York City, and the Federal Government, we produce high-quality textiles and comfort solutions serving healthcare, hospitality, defense, and retail sectors across the U.S. and abroad.
We are the manufacturing arm of Made in the USA Industries, a vertically integrated ecosystem restoring American production, creating sustainable jobs, and expanding U.S. global competitiveness. Our operations unite design, logistics, and advanced manufacturing under one roof — delivering excellence at scale with speed, reliability, and purpose.
Our Mission
To build America’s next generation of manufacturers by combining craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation — producing world-class goods, creating jobs, and strengthening communities.
We believe profitability and purpose can coexist — that the future of American industry depends on transparency, collaboration, and inclusion.
Our Vision
To make Made in the USA not just a label, but a legacy.
We’re advancing U.S. manufacturing across multiple sectors, from textiles and defense to technology and sustainability — connecting local industry to global opportunity.
Our Core Values
Excellence: Precision, discipline, and performance at every level.
Integrity: Accountability in how we work and who we partner with.
Innovation: Using technology and creativity to solve industry challenges.
Community: Collaboration with purpose — connecting people, culture, and commerce.
leadership
Jennifer Funlayo Grace Jennings
Jennifer Funlayo Grace Jennings
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Funlayo Grace™
Chairwoman, Made in the USA Industries
Jennifer Funlayo Grace Jennings is a visionary entrepreneur, thought leader, and strategic operator building scalable manufacturing and brand platforms with disciplined execution. As Founder & CEO of Funlayo Grace™ and Chairwoman of Made in the USA Industries™, she leads a cross-sector enterprise spanning domestic textile manufacturing, logistics, and technology—positioned to serve institutional customers across government, healthcare, hospitality, and sports with speed, quality, and accountability.
Known for pairing bold vision with operational rigor, Jennings drives capital strategy, partnership development, and performance management to deliver measurable outcomes—on time, on spec, and at scale. Her leadership is anchored in reliability, precision, and purpose, translating mission into durable enterprises and long-term stakeholder trust.
president, chief revenue and strategy officer
Erik Cliette
Erik Cliette is a serial entrepreneur and manufacturing-focused operator who leads growth, performance, and stakeholder execution across complex, multi-site initiatives. As President of Made in the USA Industries™ and Funlayo Grace™, he drives disciplined operating cadence, commercial partnerships, and capital partner engagement—translating strategy into measurable outcomes across production readiness, supply chain, and delivery performance. Erik is recognized for professional, board-ready leadership and an ability to align teams, systems, and partners to hit timeline-critical milestones, strengthen unit economics, and support scalable expansion.
