January 22, 2025

We’re excited to spotlight a familiar face in the industry: Randy Lightfoot, CG, of Mayflower Estate Buyers & Consulting. While many recognize Randy for his stunning photography, few may know about his unwavering dedication to the American Gem Society. As a former Mentorship Chair and the current Secretary of the Young Titleholders, Randy has been instrumental in numerous initiatives. Randy Lightfoot, CG, earned a BA in Geology with an emphasis on volcanology, igneous petrology, and mineralogy, where he presented research at the Geological Society of America (GSA) conference in Kalamazoo, MI, in 2013. Randy is skilled in using illumination techniques