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American Jewelry Design Council Announces New Executive Board

Published

9 years ago

July 27, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
The American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) selected a new executive board and elected five new members during its annual membership meeting in Las Vegas on June 5.

Barbara Heinrich was elected to another term as AJDC president. Pascal Lacroix was elected vice president, Susan Sadler was elected secretary and Cornelia Goldsmith was elected to a term on the executive board. Mark Schneider continues as treasurer. Gregory Morin, Diana Vincent and Anthony Lent continue as board members.

During the membership meeting, the members of AJDC elected to invite five jewelry designers to become new members. The new members are Arman Sarkisyan, David Freda, Elizabeth Garvin, Merry Lee Rae and Zoltan David.

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