b"LETTER FROM THE EDITOR120 Broadway, Suite 2820 | New York, NY 10271 | www.nationaljeweler.comTHE POWER OF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF PERSEVERANCEMichelle Graffmichelle.graff@nationaljeweler.comT he four retailers we are inductingEDITORIALinto the Retailer Hall of Fame thisSenior Editor, Fashion Ashley Davisyear have different stories and dif- ashley.davis@nationaljeweler.com ferent businesses in distinct markets. Yet theyAssociate Editor, News Lenore Fedowlenore.fedow@nationaljeweler.comall share qualities vital to success in retail Associate Editor, Gemstones Lauren McLemoredetermination, passion, and courage.lauren.mclemore@nationaljeweler.comHolly Wesche, owner of Wesche Jewelers inCONTRIBUTORSMelbourne, Florida, found herself surroundedJA Contributor Amanda Gizziby jewelry talk growing upher great-un- Copy Editor Peggy Jo Donahuecle was retail legend Herb Underwood and her father respected retailer JimArt Direction and Design Weswen DesignWeschebut didnt discover her passion for the industry until college. Once she did, though, she wasnt afraid to take the reins of the family busi- SALESness, building a 15,000-square-foot standalone store that opened on the cuspU.S. Sales | Bobbie Hamburgbobbie.hamburg@nationaljeweler.com | 610-716-1225of the Great Recession but made it through, thanks in part to Hollys grit.India Sales | Kaushal Shah Learn more about her journey in the profile on page 16 written by Associatekaushal@kaushals.com | +91 98217 15431Editor Lauren McLemore. London Jewelers President Candy Udells induction is long overdue.MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSShes been an equal partner in the business to husband Mark Udell (RetailerDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsMolly Fallon | mfallon@jewelers.orgHall of Fame Class of 92) since the two were married nearly five decadesMarketing & Communications Managerago, bravely pushing the jeweler to expand and presciently taking a chanceEmily Russo | erusso@jewelers.orgon brands and styles that turned out to be big, like Van Cleef & Arpels and itsDigital Services Managernow-ubiquitous Alhambra. Michael Coleman | mcoleman@jewelers.orgRead more about her journey in Senior Editor Ashley Davis story on page 28. EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDIn Chicago, Stan Razny went against his fathers wishes in leaving the worldCathy Calhoun, Calhoun Jewelersof corporate accounting in the mid-80s to start working at the familys jewelryBill Farmer Jr., Farmers Jewelrystore. His wife Ingrid Razny, also a CPA, later joined him.Karen Goracke, BorsheimsTogether, the two took Razny Jewelers from a single store in a strip mall inSteve Padis, Padis JewelersCraig Rottenberg, Longs Jewelerssuburban Addison to a four-store luxury powerhouse that blankets Chicago even though they too faced some unfortunate timing along the way. I had the honor of interviewing the Raznys for this issue and you can read their story on page 40.We are proud to welcome Holly, Candy, and Stan and Ingrid into the National Jeweler Retailer Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023. Their stories join articles by Associate Editor, Lenore Fedow, and a special feature on the retailers of the future in rounding out this years issue.PRESIDENT & CEOOn page 50, Lenore explores the issue of size inclusivity. She asks brandsDavid J. Bonaparteand retailers to examine the range of sizes they are stocking, as well as theirBOARD OF DIRECTORSadvertising; does it represent the true scope of body types and sizes?Finally, Jewelers of America Director of PR & Events Amanda Gizzi joins usColeman Clark, ChairJoseph Corey, Days Jewelersfor a special feature on JAs 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list. B.C. Clark Jewelers Kim Crawford, Macys Inc.Matthew Rosenheim, Chair-ElectKrystle Craycraft, Jewelers Mutual Group We asked the jewelers chosen for the 2023 list three questions. See theirTiny Jewel Box Edward Dikes, Weston Jewelersanswers on page 56. Steve Padis, Vice ChairSue Hopeman, Robbins Brothers Jewelers As always, thank you for reading. Have a great holiday season!Padis Jewelers Julie Keeney, Fred Meyer Jewelers Elise Greenberg, Vice ChairLenny Kramer, Leo Schachter Diamonds Greenbergs Jewelers Valerie Madison, Valerie MadisonSteve Velasquez, Secretary Fine JewelryMadison JewelersKaren Goracke, TreasurerRobert Marks, Rogers Jewelry Co. Borsheims Hunter McGrath, TivolMichelle Graff, Editor-in-ChiefRobert F. Moeller II, Immediate Past ChairConstance Polamalu, Zachary's Jewelers R. F. Moeller Jewelers Stan Razny, Razny JewelersChad Berg, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Tobey Ritchie, Harry RitchiesLawrence Bock, BachendorfsSherry Smith, The Edge Retail Academy 12 RETAILER HALL OF FAME 2023 Jeffery Bolling, Jeffery B Jewelers Tonia Ulsh, Mountz Jewelers"