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Diamond Council of America (DCA), the nonprofit group that provides distance education in diamonds, gems, and fine jewelry, has appointed Iowa jeweler Chuck Kuba (pictured) as its chairman.
He will serve in the role for two years.
David Bonaparte, CEO of Jewelers of America, was elected vice chairman, along with Signet executive vice president of store operations Bill Luth. Dan Casanova, vice president of Riddle’s Jewelry, will serve as secretary and treasurer.
Kuba is the president and owner of Iowa Diamond in Des Moines, which he runs with his daughters and granddaughters. A third-generation jeweler, he serves on the board of directors of Jewelers of America and is a past president of the Iowa Jewelers Association. He holds a graduate gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America, and a B.A. in performing arts management from the University of Nebraska.
RAPAPORT. The Diamond Council of America (DCA) has elected Chuck Kuba to a two-year term as chairman of its board of directors.
Kuba, the owner of Iowa Diamond in Des Moines, Iowa, is also on the board of directors of Jewelers of America (JA), and was previously the president of the Iowa Jewelers Association, the DCA said last week.
David Bonaparte, CEO of JA, and Bill Luth, executive vice president of global store operations for Signet Jewelers, will serve as vice chairmen. Dan Casanova, vice president of Riddle’s Jewelry, will take on the roles of secretary and treasurer. Jennifer Hammond, divisional vice president for Signet brands Kay, Zales and Peoples, will join the board for a one-year term.