Kim Markwart heading up CJA board of directors
by jacquie_dealmeida | October 3, 2012 9:00 am
Kim Markwart has been appointed chair of the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) for 2012-2013.
As co-owner and manager of Markwart Jewellers in northeast Saskatchewan, Kim is a veteran of the Canadian jewellery industry. The store was established in 1960 by her husband, Trent’s, parents, the late Ernest and Irene Markwart.
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Kim earned a degree in economics from the University of Regina, Luther College. After getting married, she began helping her husband at the store during peak selling seasons. The couple soon purchased the remaining shares in the business.
In addition to overseeing marketing, sales, purchasing, and development, Kim is also active in the community, working with the Northeast Health Care Initiative, TMSS Scholarship Fund, and various groups and organizations. She has also served on the Chamber of Commerce, The United Appeal, Board of Education, Band Parents Association, School Community Association, Football Booster Club, and Skate Tisdale.
The couple’s three children—ages 15, 12, and nine—are familiar faces around the store, doing everything from making bows and boxes to engraving.
In related news, the CJA has elected its board directors for 2012-2013. They are:
• Chris Knight, Platinum Unlimited, past chair;
• Erol Paylan, Almer Jewellery Ltd., first vice-chair;
• Tanya Parrish, Canadian Gem, second vice-chair;
• Yakup Tecimer, Tecimer Jewellery Ltd., treasurer;
• David Ritter, CJA president and chief executive officer (CEO);
• Geoffrey Beattie, Barclay’s Fine Custom Jewellers;
• Carmen Bokenfohr, Concept Jewelry Design;
• Mark Brancier, Brancier Jeweller-Gemmologist;
• Mo Charania, Jubilee Fine Jewellers;
• Steven Cole, Spicer Cole Fine Jewellers;
• Darren Dubrovsky, Empress;
• Umesh Shah, Vandan Associates Inc.; and
• Albert Wizman, Wizman Gems International Ltd.
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