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The nonprofit’s new president and CEO, Annie Doresca, also began her role this month.
Diamond Council of America has named four new members to its board, including, from left, Bobbi L. Avery, Jeffery Bolling, Britney Phillips, and Lindsay Salvo.
New York—Diamond Council of America has named four new directors to its board.
Following elections held in December, the board welcomed Bobbi L. Avery, Jeffery Bolling, Britney Phillips, and Lindsay Salvo, who will serve a two-year term.
Avery is also vice president of human resources at Day’s Jewelers, tasked with HR compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development.
She also created Day’s University, a learning and development platform designed to create career pathways, strengthen leadership capacity, and foster a culture of continuous growth at the New England jewelry chain.
Bolling is the founder of Jeffery B. Jewelers in Denver, Colorado—the state’s first African American–owned fine jewelry store. He is currently on the board of the Black in Jewelry Coalition and previously served on the Jewelers of America board.
With nearly 40 years of industry experience, the U.S. Army veteran is known for his creative eye, natural ability to connect with clients, and his dedication to fostering greater representation and opportunity for African Americans in the jewelry industry, said DCA.
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Following elections held in December, the board welcomed Bobbi L. Avery, Jeffery Bolling, Britney Phillips, and Lindsay Salvo, who will serve a two-year term.
Avery is also vice president of human resources at Day’s Jewelers, tasked with HR compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development.
She also created Day’s University, a learning and development platform designed to create career pathways, strengthen leadership capacity, and foster a culture of continuous growth at the New England jewelry chain.
Bolling is the founder of Jeffery B. Jewelers in Denver, Colorado—the state’s first African American–owned fine jewelry store. He is currently on the board of the Black in Jewelry Coalition and previously served on the Jewelers of America board.
With nearly 40 years of industry experience, the U.S. Army veteran is known for his creative eye, natural ability to connect with clients, and his dedication to fostering greater representation and opportunity for African Americans in the jewelry industry, said DCA.
Phillips has nearly 20 years of experience in the jewelry industry with a background in sales and retail before taking on a leadership role at Fred Meyer Jewelers.
She earned a Master of Arts in teaching from Southern Oregon University and combines her love of education and jewelry. She is currently the retailer’s jewelry training developer and senior trainer.
Salvo has more than 15 years of experience in retail operations, capital investment strategies, services, and loyalty. She works with Signet Jewelers’ North American brands, including Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers.
She is known for her customer-centric mindset and her ability to tackle complex challenges, said DCA.
Annie Doresca, who began her role as DCA president and CEO this month, welcomed the new members.
“Their knowledge, expertise, and passion for DCA and the retail jewelry industry will help us as we modernize and create a larger impact for jewelry sales education. We thank them for serving along with our returning board members,” said Doresca.
The returning board members are:
Jennifer Hammond, chair;
Chuck Kuba, immediate past chair;
David Bonaparte, vice chair;
Julie Keeney, treasurer;
Joe Corey;
Mike Blank; and
Steve Velasquez.
Bud Fluty rolled off the DCA board after 21 years of service.
DCA is a charitable nonprofit organization that provides education and the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones, and fine jewelry sales.
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