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Steven Lerche is now beginning his term as the youngest member to become president of The Plumb Club’s elected executive committee.
The Plumb Club elected new board members for the 2026-2027 term during its June membership meeting.
New York—The Plumb Club has elected its board members for the 2026-2027 term at its general membership meeting in June.
The organization said its elections were held in accordance with its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the objective of mining some of the younger talent its membership has to offer with the goal of ensuring its future and strength.
Previously the youngest member to be elected as vice president of The Plumb Club’s executive committee, Steven Lerche of Goldstar LLC is now beginning his term as president.
He is also the youngest member to hold the position of president.
Ray Mastoloni of Mastoloni Pearls has transitioned from the role of treasurer to The Plumb Club’s vice president, while Debbie Azar of Gemological Science Internation, former secretary of the board, is assuming the role of treasurer.
Jeff Weinman of ODI/Tache was elected to the role of secretary and Michael Lerche also of Goldstar LLC, a past president of The Plumb Club, is continuing as pavilion chairperson.
The directors continuing to serve on the board are:
Michael Langhammer of Quality Gold;
Moss Makhoulian of Richline Group;
Alok Mehta of IDD; and
Dov Tannenbaum of Leo Schachter Diamonds.
Jordan Peck of Color Merchants/Brevani was elected to his first full term after being appointed to fill a board vacancy during the past year.
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The organization said its elections were held in accordance with its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the objective of mining some of the younger talent its membership has to offer with the goal of ensuring its future and strength.
Previously the youngest member to be elected as vice president of The Plumb Club’s executive committee, Steven Lerche of Goldstar LLC is now beginning his term as president.
He is also the youngest member to hold the position of president.
Ray Mastoloni of Mastoloni Pearls has transitioned from the role of treasurer to The Plumb Club’s vice president, while Debbie Azar of Gemological Science Internation, former secretary of the board, is assuming the role of treasurer.
Jeff Weinman of ODI/Tache was elected to the role of secretary and Michael Lerche also of Goldstar LLC, a past president of The Plumb Club, is continuing as pavilion chairperson.
The directors continuing to serve on the board are:
Michael Langhammer of Quality Gold;
Moss Makhoulian of Richline Group;
Alok Mehta of IDD; and
Dov Tannenbaum of Leo Schachter Diamonds.
Jordan Peck of Color Merchants/Brevani was elected to his first full term after being appointed to fill a board vacancy during the past year.
The past presidents who are continuing to serve on the board as members-at-large are:
Roger Forman of Marathon Company;
Robert Kempler of Richline Group;
Dave Meleski of Richline Group;
Bruce Rubin of Uni–Design USA; and
Victor Weinman of ODI/Original Designs.
Founded in 1983, The Plumb Club is one of the jewelry industry’s leading supplier organizations.
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