The American Jewelry Design Council is pleased to announce that it has named Paul Klecka as its new President.
Klecka replaces Linda MacNeil who served from 2019 to 2021.
Since 1982 Paul Klecka has created inspired designs applauded by De Beers, Platinum Guild, AGTA Spectrum, CPAA and Palladium Alliance.
He has shared his expertise as a design consultant to GIA, Stuller, and Hearts on Fire.
His industry service includes:
Director/Marketing Committee Chair, the AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY
Director/PR Committee Chair, AMERICAN JEWELRY DESIGN COUNCIL
Director, MANUFACTURING JEWELERS/SUPPLIERS OF AMERICA
Paul has developed and presented educational programs for:
AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY
GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
PLATINUM GUILD OF AMERICA
The JCK SHOW
Rio Grande’s CLASP
PM West’s KRAFTWERKS
Klecka says “like many organizations affected by the events of the past year, the American Jewelry Design Council must explore new directions. – and I am pleased to be chosen as President to have the opportunity to guide and oversee our journey.
I thank Linda MacNeil for her confidence and trust in me, and I will continue as AJDC President with the same commitment and energy that she brought to the organization.”