For Skip Wysinger, KARMA 1896 began with a lesson that stayed with him long after childhood:

“Do good by people, and good things will come to you.”

Those words came from his great-grandfather, affectionately known as Grappa. Growing up in West Oakland, Skip was surrounded by family and neighbors who helped shape his understanding of kindness, integrity, and community.

Grappa was born in 1896. That year became part of the brand’s name - a lasting tribute to the man whose example continues to influence how Skip moves through the world.