OCCUPATION
President/co-owner of Smith Jewelers, Redlands, CA
In the area of appraising: appraising for insurance and estate purposes for 29 years, including sales, liquidation and disposal services.

LECTURES
Service clubs and non-profit groups, covering jewelry trends and traditions, Diamond jewelry as a historical retrospective, buying jewelry when traveling, Gemstone lore.

EDUCATION
B.S. in General Studies for Education (English emphasis), University of Southern California; Graduate School/California Teaching Credential, University of Southern California.
Graduate Gemologist title, Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.); Registered Jeweler, Certified Gemologist, American Gem Society

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
G.I.A. Alumni Association, California Jewelers Association

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Current co-president Redlands Educational Partnership Foundation

REFERENCES (in the area of Estate Evaluation and Disposal)
Todd Landry, CPA, partner Eadie and Payne, LLP, Ontario, CA
Frank Zabaleta, CPA, partner Eadie and Payne, LLP, Redlands, CA
Hartnell, Horspool and Fox, professional law corporation, Redlands, CA
Kathleen Albrektson, Albrektson Law, Redlands, CA
Attorney Janet Stouder-Brandon, Redlands, CA
Melissa Reilly, Esq., Beaumont, CA
David Wilson, Indian Wells, CA
Catholic Charities, San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County Museum, San Bernardino, CA