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Christopher “Kit” Heffern, CGA, GG Ann Cordonnier Anne M. Pokoski, CGA, Gemologist Ryan Valleroy


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Christopher “Kit” Heffern, CGA, GG
Kit Heffern is President of Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers and the grandson of company founder, Samuel Heffern. Mr. Heffern is an American Gem Society Certified Gemologist Appraiser, which represents the highest level of expertise in the industry, and a member of the American Gem Society (AGS). He also is a Graduate Gemologist with the Gemologist Institute of America (GIA). Mr. Heffern is a member of the Board of Directors of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce.

Ann Cordonnier
As Director of Sales for Elleard Heffern, Ann Cordonnier assists with sales training and buying decisions. Ms. Cordonnier joined the company in 2000, and was a leading sales associate before becoming Director of Sales. She has over 15 years of additional sales experience. Ms. Cordonnier is active in the March of Dimes and has been involved with the Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association.

Anne M. Pokoski, CGA, Gemologist
Anne Pokoski is a Sales Associate and Gemologist-Appraiser. She is a member of the American Gem Society (AGS) and an AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser, which represents the highest level of expertise in the industry. She holds a Gemologist Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).


Ryan Valleroy
Ryan Valleroy joined Elleard Heffern as a Sales Associate in the spring of 2005. He has a longstanding relationship with Elleard Heffern having worked with the company as a bench jeweler for several years prior to his current position. Mr. Valleroy is a graduate of Maryville University with a degree in Studio Art. He specialized in metal smithing. He is a member of the Contemporary Museum of St. Louis Young Friends Group.

Elleard Heffern’s sales associates are paid a salary and do not work on commission. You can shop with the complete confidence that our recommendations are made with your best interests at heart. In fact, each member of our staff has expertise in various aspects of fine jewelry, including design, craftsmanship, fashion, trends, wearability, proper fitting techniques and the world of estate jewelry. This wealth of information is available to every customer who shops at our store.