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Brand News: Timeless Designs’ Jackie Cohen On CBS; Changes At Stuller; More January 06, 2016 (0 comments)
CBS Talks To Timeless Designs’ Jackie Cohen About Work/Life Balance
New York, NY—Jackie Cohen knows how busy feels. As a single mom and jewelry designer at Timeless Designs, she’s part of the demographic that gets the least amount of sleep—working single mothers. CBS TV interviewed her on Wednesday to discuss how she balances work life, time with her children, time to create new designs, and sleep--of which she rarely, if ever, gets enough.
While the interview isn’t about her company, Cohen says, “I’ll have to give my collection a ‘holla at ya!’” The collection, of course, “My Story,” the birthstone collection Cohen recently created for Timeless Designs, which she says is doing “amazing.”
Follow Cohen on Instagram at MyStoryjewelry; watch her interview on CBS here.
Cohen, creator of "My Story" jewelry, was inspired by motherhood.
Stuller announces leadership changes
Lafayette, LA—Darrell Warren, Stuller’s vice president of tools and supplies announced his retirement at the end of 2015. His responsibilities will be assumed by Tammy Kidder, currently serves as vice president of findings, metals, and recycled materials.
“As a 40-year industry veteran, 19 with Stuller, Darrell has been a major contributor to Stuller’s growth throughout his tenure. Not only has he had a significant impact on our tools and packaging businesses, but has also mentored others who will carry on for him,” says Stuller president Danny Clark. “I particularly admire his tireless commitment and loyalty to the Stuller community and all that it stands for. We wish him the best.”
Kidder brings more than 20 years of Stuller experience to the position, working in a number of divisions including supply chain, materials control, manufacturing, product design, and procurement. She holds an MBA from Louisiana State University.
“Tammy has been an integral part of the Stuller team for a long time,” continued Clark. “I know she’ll pick up right where Darrell left off and continue to make meaningful strides in our tools and packaging businesses.”
Tammy Kidder, left, will take over for Darrell Warren who retired in December.
Pease & Curren Precious Metals Refinery Celebrates Centennial
Warwick, RI—Pease & Curren precious metals refiner and recycler is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. Founded in 1916 by Francis H. Curren and Charles Pease, the company’s first refining job was melted in the basement furnace of Curren’s mother. Having weathered the Great Depression, two World Wars, Vietnam, and 100 years of ups and downs in the gold market, third-generation owner Frances H. “Kip” Curren III, cites the dedication of long-term employees as the reason why the business is so successful.
“The employees are the life blood of any company, and Pease & Curren’s employees are no exception. Industry involvement is also important. My father and Robert Pease were founding members of the Jewelers’ Board of Trade and served on the boards of many other industry organizations over the years. That helped us to maintain solid relationships in the industry.”
Today, Pease & Curren customers come from all over North America and include jewelry manufacturers, retail jewelers, pawnshops, and dental laboratories. Its 40,000 square foot facility has 25 custom designed incinerators, a dedicated melt room and state of the art laboratory to process gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Pease & Curren will be celebrating its anniversary throughout the year. In February, the company will host the West Point Ring Melt ceremony, an event during which West Point graduates are memorialized with the donation of their class rings to be part of the gold in the class rings of the next graduating class. 2016 will mark the 15th year of the Pease & Curren partnership with West Point.
For more information or to read the company’s blog detailing trends in gold over the years, click here.