MJSA Board of Directors

Representing the entire membership of MJSA, the elected officers and directors below provide the guidance and direction for the association. They help to recognize industry trends, anticipate the emergence of new opportunities as well as competitive threats, and respond quickly to changing circumstances.

Officers

Chairman:
Richard Powers
Stern-Leach Co.
Attleboro, MA

First Vice Chair:
David Meleski
Richline Group
Tamarac, FL

Second Vice Chair:
Edward DeCristofaro
LDC Inc.
Providence, RI

Treasurer:
Michael A. Salvadore Jr.
Salvadore Auctions & Appraisals Inc.
Warwick, RI

Secretary:
Michael Toback
Myron Toback Co.
New York City

Chairman, MJSA Education Foundation:
Michael Akkaoui 
Tanury Industries
Lincoln, RI

Directors

Ann Arnold
Vice President
Lieberfarb Inc.
Orange, NJ

Stuart Cathey
Stuart Cathey Jewelry
Providence, RI

Jonathan Cohen
Executive Vice President
I.B. Goodman
Newport, KY

Michael Gale
Executive Director
Fashion Jewelry Trade Association
North Kingstown, RI

Cecilia L. Gardner
Executive Director
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
New York City

James E. Gervais
Executive Vice President
LaserStar Technologies Corp.
Riverside, RI

Robert Headley
Chief Operating Officer
Jewelers of America
New York, NY

Dan Kisch
Publisher
Instore Magazine
New York City

Stuart Lee
Vice President Marketing
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
Akron, OH

Paul Nordt
J.C. Nordt Co. Inc.
Roanoke, VA

David Pillow
Vice President
Zale Corp.
Irving, TX

James A. Troiano
Consultant/Advisor
Cranston, RI