The 20 Under 40 is a 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
 Raeann Baribault Schwartz Partner & Chief Marketing Officer Baribault Jewelers Glastonbury CT |
 Alex Bellman COO Bellman Jewelers Manchester, NH |
 Stephanie Gottlieb Founder & CEO Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry New York, NY |
 Allison Leitzel Williams Co-Owner & President Leitzel’s Jewelry* Hershey & Myerstown, PA |
 Nikia Levesque Vice President of Marketing Day’s Jewelers* Waterville, ME |
 Isreal Morales Owner Sky Diamond Jewelers New Windsor, NY< |
 Emily Phillippy Owner Emily Chelsea Jewelry Philadelphia, PA |
 Scott Udell Vice President London Jewelers* Manhasset, NY |
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 Brandon Boudreaux Chief Operating Officer Boudreaux’s Jewelers* Metairie, LA |
 Matthew Fink President Fink’s Jewelers* Roanoke, VA |
 Natacha Metayer President & Owner JNCY Jewelers Miami, FL |
 Lexis S. Parker Director of Training Huntington Fine Jewelers* Oklahoma City, OK |
 Courtney Sivard Director of Marketing BC Clark Jewelers* Oklahoma City, OK |
 Abby Snow Co-Owner/Manager Metalmark Fine Jewelry Phoenix, AZ |
Midwest
 Maria Brown Vice President and Co-Owner Exclusively Diamonds Mankato, MN |
 Marino A. Costello General Manager Costello Jewelry Company* Naperville, IL |
 Trish Carruth Founder & Lead Designer Your Personal Jeweler Royal Oak, MI |
West
 Lauren Forbes Director of Diamonds & Gemstones Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry Seattle, WA |
 Angela Hope Vice President of Merchandise Ben Bridge Jeweler* Seattle, WA |
*Indicates company has more than one store location.
See the inaugural 20 under 40 here.
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