b'ABOUT JEWELERS OF AMERICAJewelers of America is the most trusted and influential voice of the jewelry industry. With a mission to empower and unite its members, Jewelers of America provides expert guidance, education and advocacy to promote excellence, integrity and success in an evolving marketplace. Since 1906, Jewelers of America has been advancing the fine jewelry industry, setting high ethical standards and fostering professional growth for their members. Jewelers of America represents a large, diverse membership of retailers and suppliers in the United States, who commit annually to the organizations Code of Professional Practices.2025-2026 JEWELERS OF AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORSCHAIR DIRECTORSMatthew RosenheimJohn CarterHunter McGrath Tiny Jewel Box Jack Lewis Jewelers TIVOL JewelersCHAIR-ELECT Joseph CoreyKrista Peterson Steve PadisDays Jewelers Jewelers Mutual Padis Jewelry Kim CrawfordInsurance GroupVICE CHAIR Macys Inc. Constance Polamalu Elise GreenbergEdward DikesZacharys JewelersGreenbergs Jewelers Weston Jewelers Sherry Smith VICE CHAIR Sue HopemanThe Edge Retail AcademyKaren GorackeRobbins Brothers Jewelers Alex Stuller Borsheims Sheryl JonesStuller SECRETARY Sheryl Jones Inc.Scott Udell Tobey RitchieJulie KeeneyLondon Jewelers Harry Ritchies Fred Meyer Jewelers Tonia Leitzel Ulsh TREASURER Valerie MadisonMountz JewelersSteve VelasquezValerie Madison Fine Jewelry Ulrich Wohn Madison JewelersVictorinoxIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Robert Marks Coleman ClarkRogers Jewelry Co.BC Clark Jewelers18 24TH ANNUAL GEM AWARDS'