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TIJT Industry Advisory Board

Posted or edited: 03.27.09 ... PJC Information Services
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The Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology relies on advice from individuals working in occupations directly related to each program area to assist us in determining current and future needs. Advisory committees are vital to the establishment and operation of up-to-date programs.

Committee members provide important content and curriculum design recommendations for TIJT, and help keep our programs vital and relevant.

Members of TIJT’s Industry Advisory Board are listed below.

Industry Supplier, Board President

Darrell Warren

BVP Tools, Packaging and Finished Metals
Stuller Inc.
302 Rue Louis XIV
P.O. Box 87777
Lafayette, LA 70598-7777

Industry Supplier

Gene Callaway

Vice President
Namano/Southeastern Findings
1733 Montreal Circle
Tucker, GA 30084

Industry Supplier/Bench Jeweler

Elizabeth Brehmer

BVP Findings
Stuller Inc.
302 Rue Louis XIV
P.O. Box 87777
Lafayette, LA70598-7777

Bench Jeweler/Designer

David Gardner

David Gardner Jewelers
911 University Dr. East
College Station, TX 77840

Bench Jeweler, Member Emeritus, Past President

Roy Mason

4721 Creighton DR.
Dallas, TX 75214

Gemologist/Appraiser

Margaret Gronberg, GG

M. Gronberg Appraisal Services
5924 Royal Lane, Suite 170
Dallas, TX 75230

Gemologist

Lary Kuehn, GG, FGA

R. Lary Kuehn Inc.
Box 977
Gainesville, TX 76241

Watchmaker, Member Emeritus

Fred Burckhardt

Fred’s Watch and Jewelry Shop
3620 Watonga St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Watchmaker

Clay Minton

Clay Minton Watch Services
P.O. Box 100
Blossom, TX 75416