On the verge of retirement, Kennedy recounts the most stressful stretch of his time at JSA and reveals what he’ll miss about the industry.

Michelle Graff

Signet Jewelers CEO Gina Drosos’ secrets to success are listening to her team and leaning on data to make decisions.

Lenore Fedow

Though they didn’t grow up together, siblings Ronald Leitzel and Tonia Leitzel Ulsh have grown together as co-owners of Mountz Jewelers.

Natalie Francisco

The pair of brothers, each with his own strengths, takes a divide-and-conquer approach to bettering the stores they grew up working in.

Lauren McLemore

This year’s honorees include two multi-store independents and the CEO of the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer.

Lauren McLemore