First came BakerBoys Distribution, a skateboard company that owns the well known brand Deathwish. Then, the BakerBoys founder had a son: Andrew Reynolds. Reynolds grew up to become a professional skater, which led to the eventual founding of Baker in 2001. Baker is run by Reynolds, but owned under Blitz Distribution. The company has grown into a successful skateboard brand with an image that is unique to the skate industry. Reynolds envisioned a company dedicated to keeping it simple and pure, and many skaters can relate to Baker's vision. Baker is one of the most popular skateboarding companies around today, and their products are no exception.