Courtney Cufaro | Michael McGuire
(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK — Fana, the leading bridal and fine jewelry brand, continues its growth of the sales team with the recent additions of Courtney Cufaro as vice president of sales in the Mid-Atlantic and Michael McGuire as vice president of sales, Canada. This expansion builds on the momentum of 2020, in which the brand announced three new high-profile positions.
“We are thrilled to establish our brand presence in Canada for the first time. With Michael McGuire leading the charge, our new Canadian retailers are in very capable hands,” commented owner Bobby Jain. “Courtney Cufaro will add significant strength and expertise to the Mid-Atlantic, where the brand has been steadily growing. With these additions to our sales team, we can ensure Fana continues to excel in servicing our retail partners.”
Courtney Cufaro, who joined Fana in November 2020, will lead sales for several states throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC Metro, and Virginia. Before joining Fana, Courtney spent more than eight years as a sales leader in high fashion retail, including at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she honed her ability to predict fashion trends and gain insights about luxury shoppers’ expectations for jewelry.
Michael McGuire joins as Sales VP for Canada, giving Fana a presence in that market for the first time ever. Michael brings immense experience and skills to the market, with 10 years in the diamond jewelry sector, including five years each at Tacori and Hearts on Fire. Prior to working in fine jewelry, he also spent many years working in the fashion sector at brands such as Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole.
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
