The American Gem Society (AGS) recently announced its International Board of Directors for 2021/2022. This year, joining the AGS Board of Directors is William Farmer, Jr. of Farmer’s Jewelry in Lexington, KY, and Rick Beckett, RJ, of Skeie’s Jewelers in Eugene, OR.
The 2021/2022 AGS International Board of Directors are:
| Executive Committee |
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| President: Michael Richards, CG President-Elect: Lisa Bridge, CG Secretary: Alexis Padis, CGA Sr. Advisor: William Farmer, Jr. Treasurer: Larry Rickert |
| Board Members and Committee Designations |
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| Director-at-Large: Ryan Berg, CG Director-at-Large: Sarin Bachmann Director-at-Large: Caryl Capeci Director-at-Large: Amanda Coleman-Phelps, CGA Director-at-Large: Scott Murphy Director-at-Large: Niveet Nagpal Director-at-Large: Scott Udell Director-at-Large: Rick Beckett, RJ |
| Chair: AGS Laboratories Advisory Committee | John Carter, CGA |
| Chair: Conclave Subcommittee | Alexis Padis, CGA |
| Chair: Education Committee | Sarah Person, CG |
| Chair: Finance, Audit & Legal Committee | Larry Rickert |
| Chair: Gemological Sciences Committee | Bryan Moeller, CGA |
| Chair: International Guilds Council | Marc Altman, CGA |
| Chair: Membership Committee | Mitchell Clark, CG |
| Chair: Young Titleholders Committee | Sarah Nanasi Russell, CG |
“The American Gem Society is so happy to have Bill Farmer join us as Senior Advisor. Bill has been an incredible asset to the Society, having served as a past president, along with his many volunteer contributions,” said Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories. “We are thrilled to welcome Rick to our Board as well. New Board members help bring fresh, innovative ideas to our Society. The AGS is fortunate that Bill and Rick have offered to share their expertise, passion, and time to help us deliver value to our members.”
The American Gem Society would like to express their gratitude to Georgie Gleim, CG, and Ronnie VanderLinden, who are rolling off the Board this year. Georgie and Ronnie gave their time and expertise to the membership by attending Board meetings, volunteering, collaborating, and supporting the AGS through their service on committees and in many other ways.
For those members of the AGS that would like to serve on the American Gem Society International Board of Directors or would like to nominate a fellow member, please look for communications coming from AGS next January.
