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Frederick Goldman’s Jewelry Solutions Group Taps 2 Industry Professionals

They bring extensive experience to the company.

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4 years ago

July 23, 2019

INSTORE Staff

Frederick Goldman’s Jewelry Solutions Group Taps 2 Industry Professionals

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.”

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