Jewelry Group MJSA Appoints New Director

RAPAPORT... Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) hasappointed Joel McFadden director of its Council of Custom Jewelers. The New Jersey-based jeweler will be responsible forcultivating and developing group members' expertise into articles, educationalmaterials and promoted content.  "Joel is a passionate member of the jewelry-makingcommunity, and as someone who has spent his career both sitting at a jewelrybench and energizing the jewelry trade, he is uniquely connected to jewelersfrom all over the country," said Lee Krombholz, council chair for theorganization. Prior to his appointment, McFadden (pictured) was a presenter atindustry conferences and events, and contributed to the MJSA Journal. Hewas named the council's first "mentor jeweler." In addition to his role, McFadden will also serve as customambassador for MJSA, presenting at industry shows and events, operatingjewelry-related social media forums, and promoting custom design.