She may continue serving in another to-be-determined capacity.
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has announced that Cecilia Gardner, CEO/president and general counsel, has decided to step down from her role as CEO/president at the beginning of 2017, after the planned celebration of JVC’s 100th year.
Discussions are ongoing with the executive committee to determine the scope of a continued role at JVC for Gardner. The JVC executive committee is currently conducting a review of JVC’s overall staffing requirements as it looks to secure leadership and management for the future.
“We are so appreciative of Cecilia’s contributions to the JVC during her 18-year tenure with the organization. She has been a great advocate for the jewelry industry, and we do hope to continue to work with her in the future,” says JVC Board President Steve Kaiser.
“It has been my privilege and honor to serve this organization for so long,” Gardner says. “This decision assures the continuity of our important work and is in the best interest of the organization and our members. Re-setting staffing needs in light of JVC’s increasingly prominent role in the industry is appropriate and guarantees continued success for the next 100 years.”
After 139 Years, A Family Legacy Finds Its Perfect Exit With Wilkerson.
When third-generation jeweler Sam Sipe and his wife Laura decided to close Indianapolis’ historic J.C. Sipe Jewelers, they turned to Wilkerson to handle their retirement sale. “The conditions were right,” Sam explains of their decision to close the 139-year-old business. Wilkerson managed the entire going-out-of-business sale process, from marketing strategy to sales floor operations. “Our goal was to convert our paid inventory into retirement funds,” notes Sam. “The results exceeded expectations.” The Sipes’ advice for jewelers considering retirement? “Contact Wilkerson,” Laura says. “They’ll help you transition into retirement with confidence and financial security.”