KEY INDIVIDUALS ON JCK EVENTS PROMOTED
NORWALK, CT, August 26, 2008 – JCK announced today the promotions of two key individuals in the JCK portfolio of fine jewelry events. Yancy Weinrich and John Tierney will expand their roles on JCK and LUXURY by JCK.
Yancy Weinrich has been named the Industry Vice President for JCK and LUXURY. Yancy joined the organization in July of 2004 as the National Sales Director of Luxury by JCK and quickly earned the lead role in LUXURY as the Event Director. During this time she tremendously improved the quality of the event and developed LUXURY into the Industry’s leading event catering to high-end, upscale retailers. Her 13 year background in the Jewelry industry has included management roles at the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA). She currently serves as the National President of the Women’s Jewelry Association. Her experience and relationships with industry leaders has enabled her to successfully develop programs and events that deliver value to her customers. In her expanded role she will have the opportunity to broaden her reach to more of the JCK customers which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the entire JCK portfolio.
John Tierney has been named Event Director of LUXURY by JCK and will maintain his role as Group Sales Director on JCK. John began as the Group Sales Director on The JCK Shows in 2002 and made an immediate impact by quickly gaining an understanding of his customers needs. Managing a sales team of six, John leads by example and always puts the customer first. Under his leadership, his sales team serves over 3,500 JCK manufacturers globally. He has had a direct and meaningful impact to the JCK portfolio while serving the needs of manufacturers from over 22 different countries. He consistently delivers valuable, positive results for his customers. In global meetings and through one-on-one customer visits John represents the JCK Brand. The relationships John has created are second to none and he will now have the opportunity to continue to enhance the luxury experience for LUXURY by JCK customers.
The JCK brand continues to be the industry’s most important event for buying, education, and networking. The JCK Shows serve a global marketplace for the worldwide jewelry industry.
Dave Bonaparte, Group Vice President of JCK Events continues to lead this very talented and respected team and directs the strategy for JCK Events all over the World. Under Dave’s leadership JCK Las Vegas has flourished into the Worlds leading events serving the fine jewelry industry expanding the JCK Brand to India, (JCK New Delhi), Canada (JCK Toronto) and the new Collections by JCK in Vancouver.
With over 30 years of combined jewelry industry experience, this management team is poised to ensure that JCK Events remain the leader in the jewelry event marketplace.
JCK continues to support the industry in many other ways including the JCK Industry Fund. This fund provides $400k annually to groups and organizations all over the world and to date has granted over $4million.
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The JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis. The events provide the jewelry industry with dynamic educational sessions, terrific networking events and unmatched exhibit areas showcasing a selection of the world’s most exciting jewelry designers and brands providing an invaluable experience for both manufacturers and retailers. The JCK portfolio of events are produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading exhibition and conference organizer. For more information on any of the JCK Events, visit http://www.jckshows.com/ or simply call 1-800-257-3626.