Jan 28, 2008

THE WOMEN'S JEWELRY ASSOCIATION APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT AND OFFICERS

The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has appointed Yancy Weinrich, the Industry Vice President for Luxury by JCK and JCK-Las Vegas, as its new president.


Weinrich has more than 12 years of experience in the fine jewelry and watch industry and has been a member of the WJA National Board since 2000. Weinrich has also served on the Executive Board in a number of capacities including Secretary, Treasurer and President-Elect.


Yancy Weinrich, the ninth president of the WJA, will serve for a total of two years. Her appointment coincides with the organization's 25th year anniversary.


The WJA has also appointed new officers to its National Board including: President-Elect Kendra Bridel-Weinman, Tache; Immediate Past President & Co-Vice President Fundraising Ann Arnold; Treasurer Gena Alulis, SuperFit; Secretary Phyllis Bergman, Mercury Ring Corp; Vice President, Co-Chair of Fundraising Anna Martin, ABN AMRO Bank; Vice President, Events Michelle Orman, Lup Communications; Vice President, Chapter Affairs, Sue Elliot, GIA; Vice President, Membership Ronni Klein, Displays and More; Pennella, Maurcice Lacroix USA; Vice President, Mentorship Cindy Edelstein.


The Women's Jewelry Association was founded in 1983 and has a network of 12 regional chapters. The WJA offers its members educational and networking opportunities in addition to scholarships, design competitions, annual women's business conferences, and recognition programs.
Source: diamondintelligence

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