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.
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.
Kevin Byler is Director of Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers. He is a 30-year veteran in the jewelry industry selling precious jewelry, historical artifacts and designer collections. Mr. Byler studied jewelry design and sculpture at Missouri State University. Passionate about cooking, he has prepared meals with more than a dozen internationally known jewelry designers.
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).
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. |
