NEW YORK, NY — Diamond Council of America (DCA), a charitable non-profit organization that provides distance education and the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones, and fine jewelry sales, has announced the board of directors that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, following elections in December. Bobbi L. Avery, Jeffery Bolling, Britney Phillips, and Lindsay Salvo were elected to two-year terms.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bobbi Avery, Jeffery Bolling, Britney Phillips and Lindsay Salvo as new DCA Board Directors. Their knowledge, expertise and passion for DCA and the retail jewelry industry will help us as we modernize and create a larger impact for jewelry sales education. We thank them for serving along with our returning Board members,” said Annie Doresca, DCA president and CEO.
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The new directors nominated for a 2026-2027 term:
Bobbi L. Avery, Ed.D., is a senior executive with a career rooted in transformational leadership. She earned her Doctor of Education in Transformational Leadership, which continues to shape her approach to guiding teams, building culture, and aligning HR strategy with organizational success, according to DCA. She currently serves as vice president of human resources at Day’s Jewelers, where she acts as a strategic HR business partner. In this role, she leads initiatives in HR compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development. She is also the architect of Day’s University, a learning and development platform designed to create career pathways, strengthen leadership capacity, and foster a culture of continuous growth.
Jeffery B. Bolling is a CAD designer and industry leader with nearly 40 years of experience. After serving in the U.S. Army, Bolling began his jewelry career in 1986 with Cowell and Hubbard Jewelers in OH. He advanced through leadership roles in retail and sales and went on to found Jeffery B. Jewelers in Denver, CO—the state’s first African American–owned fine jewelry store. Bolling has served on the Jewelers of America Board of Directors and currently sits on the board of the Black in Jewelry Coalition.
Britney Phillips has almost 20 years of experience in the jewelry industry, where her career began as a seasonal sales associate and evolved into a leadership role with Fred Meyer Jewelers. Since joining the company in 2010, Phillips has advanced to store manager and later to her current role as jewelry training developer and senior trainer. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Southern Oregon University.
Lindsay Salvo has more than 15 years of experience in retail operations, capital investment strategies, services, and loyalty. Salvo leads transformative initiatives designed to accelerate growth across Signet’s North American brands, most recently the Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewelers brands in the U.S. and Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University.
The new directors join returning board members Jennifer Hammond, chair; Chuck Kuba, immediate past chair; David Bonaparte, vice chair; Julie Keeney, treasurer; Joe Corey; Mike Blank; and Steve Velasquez. Bud Fluty rolled off the board after 21 years of service.
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For more information about DCA, to enroll in DCA courses or to become a member, visit www.dcalearning.org.
About Diamond Council of America: Diamond Council of America (DCA) is a charitable non-profit organization that offers jewelers the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones, and fine jewelry sales through distance education. Visit www.dcalearning.org for more information.
