Jewelers of America is proud to announce our 20 Under 40 list, a new recognition program that spotlights the best and brightest young professionals across the country who exemplify leadership skills and a commitment to bringing joy to their customers' lives through jewelry.

The recipients – who are all employees of JA Member stores – went through a nomination process and were selected by a jewelry industry judging panel. From designers to assistants to store owners to C-suite executives, every professional on the 20 Under 40 list has made a positive impact on their store and the industry as a whole.

View Jewelers of America's 20 Under 40 list below to find a recipient near you!

Northeast	South
Stephanie Binder Founder & CEO Boston Diamond Company Boston, MA	Jordan Dubin Co-Owner Dubin's Fine Jewelry Houston, TX
Katherine Dahlkemper Assistant Manager Dahlkemper’s Jewelry Connection Erie, PA	Trisha Kennedy-Thompson Co-Owner Kennedy’s Jewelers Blue Springs, MO
Joseph Corey President Day's Jewelers Waterville, ME*	Alexandra Hevia Schlindwein Marketing Director Kiefer Jewelers Lutz, FL*
Andrew Siegel C.O.O Hamilton Jewelers Princeton, NJ*	Chad Berg Co-Owner & Co-President Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry New Orleans, LA*
Lauren Priori Owner L. Priori Jewelry Philadelphia, PA*	Wes Anderson Co-Owner, Manager & Designer T.K. Anderson Designs Athens, GA
Amanda Coleman-Phelps President/Owner Nelson Coleman Jewelers & Jewelry By Designs Towson, MD
Constance Polamalu C.O.O Zachary's Jewelers Annapolis, MD
Midwest	West
Andy Brabec Director of Marketing & Ecommerce Borsheims Omaha, NE	Lisa Bridge President & CEO Ben Bridge Jeweler Seattle, WA*
Erin Bacher Store Manager J. Bacher Fine Jewelry Harrisburg, IL	Christian Bolling  Jewelry Designer Jeffery B. Jewelers Denver, CO
Jessica Gylsen Store Manager & Diamond Department Manager Wixon Jewelers Minneapolis, MN	Alexis Padis President Padis Jewelers San Francisco, CA*
	Isabelle Corvin Staff Gemologist & Merchandising Manager Panowicz Jewelers Olympia, WA
	Valerie Madison Owner & Creative Director Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry Seattle, WA

*Indicates company has more than one store location.

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