The reputation and efficiency of Hawaii Jewelers Association wouldn't be possible without the guidance of our directors. Considered veterans in the jewelry trade, they possess unparalleled knowledge and effective insight on how to make it in this industry.

Once entry-level sales personnel, our directors have experienced doing the grunt work in the jewelry trade. Working their way to the top gave them significant grasp on how to achieve success in this industry. If you decide to seek our assistance, rest assured that our organization are led by accomplished jewelers who are dedicated to provide top-quality service.

To prosper in this industry, one has to establish a network of trustworthy individuals to remain in the loop about new developments. At HJA, we have directors who are proficient in specific departments. By pooling our resources, the organization is able to provide detailed, accurate information to retailers and consumers.

DOUG KREUL President Windward Jewelers 600 Kailua Road Kailua, HI 96734 Phone: (808) 261-6661 Member since 2015 Membership/Member Benefits	SHARON GILBERT Vice-President Lehua Jewelers 65-1158 Manolaloa Highway Kamuela, HI 96745 Phone: (808) 885-6448 Member since 2003 Educational Committee Educational Seminar
MOSHE HAKEMOLO (GG) Secretary Hawaii Estate & Jewelry Buyers/Diamond Guy Hawaii Century Square Building 1188 Bishop Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 729-6000 Member since 2015 Charity and Community Outreach	ANDREW TAYLOR Treasurer Elemetal Direct USA 94-1388 Moaniani Street, Suite #314 Waipahu, HI 96797 Phone: (808) 671-4466 Fax: (808) 671-4461 Member since 2009 Media Release/Social Media
MARK CARSON Mark Carson /Individual Design 1301 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 284-7745 Member since 2013 Website/Newsletter	MIHYE CORTESE Antiques & Treasures 1030 Queens Street Honolulu, HI 96814 Member since 2012 Annual Banquet Committee
DALE G. CRIPPS (GG) Hawaiian Isles Jewelry & Collectibles 315 Uluniu Street, Suite# 102A Kailua, HI 96734 Phone: (808) 263-1952 Member since 1985 Complaints/Consumer Affairs	JOSHUA EDELSTEIN Edelstein Metalsmiths, Owner Phone: (808) 265-3525 Member since 2014 Media Release/Social Media
KAREN LEE (AGS) Ben Bridge Jewelers, Manager Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #2212-B Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 955-0177 Member since 2016 Educational Seminars	CAROL MOORE Estate Liquidators Hawaii 1126 12th Avenue, Suite #105 Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 258-5431 Member since 2016 Charity and Community Outreach
MARCO SALEM Solitaire Bridal & Estate Jewellers, Owner 1750 Kalakaua Avenue #105, Honolulu, HI 96826 Phone: (808) 955-3333 Member since 2019 Annual Banquet Committee	THOMAS WHEELER (GG, CGA) Opal Fields Restaurant Row 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite#5-I Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 949-3982 Cell: (808) 389-5656 Fax: (808)944-9626 Member since 1991 Complaints/Consumer Affairs Committee Annual Design Contest Committee
JD WRISTON (GG) Maui Divers, Technical Director Phone: (808) 946-7979 Member since 2016 Membership/Member Benefits
SOPHIA MAKAIMOKU-YOUNG, Executive Director Email: sophia@hawaiijewelersassociation.com Since 2014	Nana Uehara Garcia, Executive Director Email: nana@hawaiijewelersassociation.com Since 2019