MJSA Press Room

PROVIDENCE, RI-Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has announced the promotion of Alan Cruickshank to advertising director of the trade association's award-winning global publication, AJM Magazine. Previous to being appointed ad director, Cruickshank served as an account executive for AJM Magazine, handling advertising sales in the New England and Great Lakes Regions. He has been with MJSA since September 2002.

Cruickshank has over 30 years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales.   Prior to joining MJSA, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for Bristol, Rhode Island-based Macx Inc. In addition, he has held director's positions with MS Co. and L.G. Balfour, both in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and A&Z Hayward in East Providence, Rhode Island. He also holds affiliations with the Metal Findings Manufacturers Association and Providence Jewelers Club.

"Alan has done an outstanding job for MJSA and AJM Magazine. His depth of experience will serve both the magazine and its advertisers very well," said James F. Marquart, publisher of AJM Magazine and MJSA president/CEO. "Under Alan, the AJM ad team will have resourceful, creative, and forward-thinking leadership to assist their sales efforts."