John Badee and Donna DeLucia
(PRESS RELEASE) SECAUCUS, NJ – Frederick Goldman’s recently formed Jewelry Solutions Group has added Donna DeLucia as senior director of technical sales and John Badee as director of manufacturing and engineering.
DeLucia, formerly of John C. Nordt and LeachGarner, brings extensive product knowledge and an ability to forge deep customer relationships for Frederick Goldman.
Badee, formerly general manager at Riva Precision, manufacturer of cast and machined products, will strengthen Goldman’s manufacturing capabilities as it continues to grow its on-demand and OEM business through the Jewelry Solutions Group.
“We are extremely fortunate to retain John and Donna as we expand our On Demand and OEM customer base and product offering,” said Jonathan Goldman, chairman and CEO of Frederick Goldman. “This is a fast-growing segment of our business that has been universally, and enthusiastically, accepted by our customers. Quick-make, inventory light, high-quality, and on demand products satisfies the needs of all retailers today. We look forward to great things from Donna and John as the Jewelry Solutions Group scales under the leadership of our COO, John Orrico.”
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
