AGTA Professional Staff

The AGTA has carefully assembled a team of talented and experienced individuals to serve its members and the gemstone industry. The Association’s headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas.

The staff is prepared to assist you with any questions or topics relating to the Association or the gemstone industry. For general inquiries, please email [email protected].

Phone: 800-972-1162/214-742-4367

John W. Ford, Sr.

CEO

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John W. Ford, Sr.

CEO

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Kimmie Petersen

Director of Trade Shows and Operations

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Sheri Connell

Systems & Projects Manager

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Sheri Connell

Systems & Projects Manager

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Matt Hall

Tradeshow Coordinator

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Alex Canas

Marketing Manager

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Alex Canas

Marketing Manager

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Ailyn González

Social Media Coordinator

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Benjamin Corey

Accounting Manager

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Benjamin Corey

Accounting Manager

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Kierstyn Lee

Administrative Assistant

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Skip Woodward

Director of Security

Skip Woodward

Director of Security

Jennifer Heebner

Editor in Chief

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Meier Opalek

Retail Membership Coordinator

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Meier Opalek

Retail Membership Coordinator

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