The Rosen Group (TRG) is expanding its show division. Catherine Brown has been promoted to buyers services director, and Karen Levin has been hired as the logistics coordinator for the Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC). Brown joined TRG in 2002 as a buyers services assistant. Levin comes to TRG with more than 15 years experience as an event manager.Cheryl Kindon has joined the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) as director of operations for the association’s New York headquarters. Her duties will include overseeing the various Gembureaus around the world and working with ICA’s slide library.
Joining the ranks of Daniel Mink, Michael Pucket replaces Roger Merryman as area manager for several of the Midwest states. In addition, Frank Marcus has been promoted to national sales manager; Elizabeth Quinn joins the company as area manager for the West Coast of Canada and Washington state.
Jeff Mills, SCLA, has joined Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company as vice president of claims. Mills has experience in commercial and personal lines, catastrophic property and liability claims, and workers’ compensation. Bruce Coltin has joined the staff of MJSA as the new trade show sales manager. He will be responsible for booth sales and management for Expo New York, as well as assisting in the marketing for MJSA Trade Shows.
Dean Dion has been appointed president of Rembrandt Charms. Dion, a 20-year Rembrandt veteran, previously held the positions of controller and vice president for the company.