ALLISON LEITZEL WILLIAMS

I would like to bring new ideas to RJO and offer my experience from a Next Gen perspective. As a current board member of the RJO Next Gen Advisory Committee, I am passionate about the next generation of our jewelry industry and of RJO. I see the value of show attendance, immersing yourself in educational opportunities, and building relationships with what makes RJO amazing - the people These are key factors in growing yourself, growing your business, and growing RJO I want to inspire our membership to take full advantage of every opportunity RJO has to offer. My main goals are to offer insight and experience on business succession plans and to increase attendance and participation in RJO buying shows.

GIA Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelry Professional

RJO Next Gen Advisory Committee Board Member

Jewelers of America 20 Under 40 Inductee

Pennsylvania Jewelers Association Active Member

Chamber of Commerce Active Member

Small Business Saturday Ambassador

Central Pennsylvania 40 Under 40 Recipient

American Heart Association Board of Directors and Past Chair

American Heart Association Volunteer of the Year

United Way 2022 Service Award

United Way Community Advisory Committee

“I want to make a bigger impact on the organization. I find that when you invest yourself in RJO, it truly pays dividends (beyond the amazing dividend check). When you immerse yourself and your business in all RJO has to offer, you are rewarded in countless ways I want to help foster these experiences for all of membership, inspire the next generation of our industry, and bridge generations of RJO together "

RJO has contributed to my personal and professional success Since joining RJO, I have grown my personal network of colleagues and friends in the industry, as well as experienced rewarding growth in our business I am a strong believer in show attendance and participation. RJO is a family and an ecosystem, and I want to do my part to invest in it. My husband, Trevor, and I are active participants in the RJO Next Gen group and attended the Next Gen Experience. We navigated a business ownership transition with success and have grown our business I would like to inspire our membership and help the organization to the best of my ability

"Having moved into this industry 12 years ago, I have wanted to continue to grow within it. My first RJO show was such a great experience I would love the opportunity to be on the inside. Although fairly new to this industry I have learned so much and grown exponentially. Being on the board would not only continue that growth but also be able to share what I have learned with others."

I come from a long career in marketing and digital advertising. I joined Glennpeter Jewelers 12 years ago as a store manager for a location that needed help. Within the first year we were able to double the sales. I later moved to the main location as manager, then COO and am currently a partner. We have stepped out of traditional advertising and have embraced the digital world and the world of charity events. As of this date we have currently helped the non profits in our area raise over $4 million dollars. We look forward to continued growth and exploring new opportunities

I'd like to continue with the great format of speakers and seminars, I'd like to develop a digital marketing committee and have round tables to help those members less familiar with digital marketing.

I have spent my prior years (16) in the digital advertising world working for the Hearst Corporation. I have served on the committee for the Schenectady County Community College and for the tour deCure for the American Diabetes Association. I am currently a member of the JVC and The Leading Jewelers Guild