About this Event
John On Colored Gemstones: Industry Insights and Strategies To Boost Your Bottom Line
Please join us at the North Mountain Visitor Center for an exciting, FREE event with John W. Ford Sr., the CEO of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and renowned expert in colored gemstones! Discover insider industry insights and learn valuable strategies to boost your bottom line. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is packed with valuable information that can take your business to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network, learn, and grow in the world of colored gemstones!
WIN 2 NIGHTS IN TUCSON!*
Please bring a business card to be entered into our raffle drawing for a 2-day hotel stay during the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson. Must be eligible to attend the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson to enter.
About John W. Ford, Sr.
John is a fifth-generation Galvestonian. He graduated from Texas A&M (The Texas Maritime Academy), with an advanced degree in Maritime Studies, International Trade and Finance, and was offered a Commission in the United States Navy. He has served on many boards in Galveston where he dedicated himself to each organization and positioned them for continued success. Throughout his journey, jewelry was his passion.
John has been in the jewelry industry for 39 years. He spent many years buying and exhibiting and is an expert in black opal from the Lighting Ridge mines in Australia. He is a GIA Alumni, AGS Member, and a ten-time AGTA Spectrum Award™ winner. John was elected to the AGTA Board of Directors as Treasurer in 2022 and appointed AGTA CEO shortly after. Today he works in partnership with AGTA President Kimberly Collin and the AGTA board of directors. Together they share the goal of making AGTA the flagship organization that is the guiding light for the colored stone industry.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 North 7th Street, Phoenix, United States
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