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AJDC Names New Executive Board Members

Linda MacNeil will serve as president.

Published

6 years ago

March 20, 2019

INSTORE Staff

Linda MacNeil and Barbara Heinrich

(PRESS RELEASE) At its semi-annual members meeting in Tucson, AZ, the American Jewelry Design Council announced new executive board members.

Linda MacNeil was elected president of AJDC, succeeding Barbara Heinrich.

Pascal LaCroix will continue to serve as vice president and Adam Neeley was selected as treasurer, succeeding Mark Schneider.

MacNeil is a jewelry artist who uses metal and glass to make one-of-a-kind neckpieces and brooches. Her work can be seen in museums and on sophisticated collectors.

The meeting took place in February.

AJDC (ajdc.org) is a non-profit educational corporation dedicated to promoting the artistic appreciation of original fine jewelry. The group is dedicated to elevating the caliber of jewelry design through educational activities and to challenging professional jewelry designers worldwide to actualize their creative potential.

For more information, contact Marylouise Sirignano Lugosch, executive director, at marylouise@ajdc.org.

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