Cathy Calhoun

Governing Board Member

Cathy Calhoun
Summary

  • Owner of Calhoun Jewelers – retail jewelry store
  • Owner of Avanti Development LLC – commercial land development company
  • Owner of Cafe on Main – restaurant
  • Owner of Spring City Elderly Housing – 138 units for low income seniors

Education

  • Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America
  • Certified Gemologist Appraiser, American Gem Society
  • Temple University

Affiliations

  • President of American Gem Society – 2010
  • Pennsylvania Jeweler of the Year 2009
  • Past President of GIA Alumni Association Delaware Valley Guild
  • Past President of AGS Alumni Association Keystone Guild
  • Executive Board Director of the American Gem Society
  • Board Director of Women’s Jewelry Association
  • President of Women in Construction
  • Boast Director of Jewelers for Children
  • President Spring City Revitalization
  • President Royersford Business Association
  • Board Director of Phoenixville Homes
  • Board Director for Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
  • Board Director for Diamond Empowerment Fund

Hobbies

  • 1st Degree Black Belt Karate
  • Private Pilot
  • Scuba Diver
  • Gem Hunter
  • Road Rally Driver

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