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AJDC Names New President

Marylouise Lugosch | April 28, 2021 |

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.”

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