Trade association Jewelers of America (JA) has announced its list of 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list, a rollcall of rising — and well-established — young stars of the jewelry and watch industry.
The list, now in its second year, celebrates young professionals who exemplify leadership skills and a commitment to elevating jewelry retail for tomorrow’s jewelry consumers, JA says.
“Jewelers of America recognizes the importance of shining a spotlight on the up-and-coming talent found at member stores nationwide. These recipients’ dedication to their craft, community and the industry will pave the way for a brighter future and the next generation of jewelry industry professionals,” says Jewelers of America President & CEO David Bonaparte.
Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail List Class of 2023 recipients, in no particular order, are:
- Jessica Adler Gerring, Adler’s Diamonds, Owner/Chief Operating Officer |St. Louis, MO
- Raeann Baribault Schwartz, Baribault Jewelers, Partner & Chief Marketing Officer | Glastonbury, CT
- Alex Bellman, Bellman Jewelers, COO | Manchester, NH
- Brandon Boudreaux, Boudreaux’s Jewelers, Chief Operating Officer | Metairie, LA
- Maria Brown, Exclusively Diamonds, Vice President and Co-Owner | Mankato, MN
- Trish Carruth, Your Personal Jeweler, Founder & Lead Designer | Royal Oak, MI
- Marino A. Costello, Costello Jewelry Company, General Manager | Naperville, IL
- Matthew Fink, Fink’s Jewelers, President | Roanoke, VA
- Lauren Forbes, Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry, Director of Diamonds and Gemstones |Seattle, WA
- Stephanie Gottlieb, Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry, Founder and CEO |New York, NY
- Angela Hope, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Vice President of Merchandise | Seattle, WA
- Allison Leitzel Williams, Leitzel’s Jewelry, Co-Owner & President | Hershey & Myerstown, PA
- Nikia Levesque, Day’s Jewelers, Vice President of Marketing | Waterville, ME
- Natacha Metayer, JNCY Jewelers, President & Owner | Miami, Fl
- Isreal Morales, Sky Diamond Jewelers, Owner | New Windsor, NY
- Lexis S. Parker, Huntington Fine Jewelers, Director of Training | Oklahoma City, OK
- Emily Phillippy, Emily Chelsea Jewelry, Owner | Philadelphia, PA
- Courtney Sivard, BC Clark Jewelers, Director of Marketing | Oklahoma City, OK
- Abby Snow, Metalmark Fine Jewelry, Co-Owner/Manager | Phoenix, AZ
- Scott Udell, London Jewelers, Vice President | Manhasset, NY