Alan Revere Is the New American Jewelry Design Council President
The AJDC also announced more leadership changes.

The organization has elected Alan Revere as president. This marks the second time he will serve in the role, having been president of the organization in the early 2000s.
Revere is an award-winning jewelry designer and was director of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco from 1979 to 2017.
The German-trained master goldsmith has authored seven books on jewelry.
His Facebook Group, “LetsMakeProfessionalJewelry,” has 30,000 members hailing from 162 countries who replicate projects from his book “Professional Jewelry Making.”
In addition to Revere, AJDC elected Adam Neeley as vice president, Merry-Lee Rae as treasurer, and Jennifer Rabe Morin as secretary.
Revere replaces Paul Klecka in the president role.
“AJDC is on a roll right now,” said Revere.
“Paul Klecka is stepping down after leading the group to a new level of engagement with the jewelry industry.”
Revere noted the success of the first AJDC Jos Hess Design Award, which garnered more than 90 entries.
A gala awards ceremony celebrated the winner and runners up in Tucson this year.
The AJDC’s mission is to raise awareness and appreciation of original fine jewelry. Membership is comprised of self-employed jewelry designers in the United States.
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