| A. J. Sales,
Chief Operating Officer, formally served as a vice president
with Gordon Brothers Partner's, Inc. of
Boston, MA. His twenty seven years of experience in the jewelry
industry covers retail, wholesale, and manufacturing, including
management and business ownership. He has conducted a variety of
consulting services in both single and multi-store companies
including restructuring, turnaround, and evaluation services. He
is a nationally recognized lecturer and trainer, currently
involved in active leadership of several State Jewelry
Associations, and guest columnist in national jewelry
publications. Additional industry credits include serving as
President of Kentucky Jewelers Association, Board of Directors,
Florida Jewelry Association and 24K Club of Southern California.
G.P. Wiggins,
Director of Operations; with more than thirty years of
experience involving both wholesale distribution and
multi-location retail store operations, including business
management and ownership. He also has over fifteen ;years
experience in providing consulting services to both single unit
and multi-store companies specializing in marketing,
merchandising, restructuring and turn-around programs.
Additional credits include membership in numerous national and
state organizations, and serving as business advisor to many
privately held companies.
ASSOCIATES
T.L. Barron,
Ph.D., CC, APC, President and Principle Consultant
of 21st Management Corporation, and
accredited professional consultant with more than thirty years
of experience as a business owner, consultant, trainer/educator,
and manager for Fortune 100 Companies. He has consulted for
companies in the retail, wholesale, service, banking, public
utilities, and manufacturing industries. His consulting services
include problem resolution, financial analysis, business
valuation, strategic planning, succession planning, and training
programs. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member for the
University of Kentucky and Murray State University in the field
of Business and Management. His professional affiliations
include the National Management Association, American Society
for Quality, and the American Consultants League.
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