Key takeaways
• The American Gem Society approved its 2026–2027 International Board of Directors, led by President Bryan Moeller and President-Elect Mitchell Clark.
• The new leadership team consists of accomplished industry professionals dedicated to upholding the organization’s standards of integrity and gemological excellence.
• The AGS continues its 90-year mission of consumer protection and ethical trade, with the next call for board submissions scheduled for early 2027.
(LAS VEGAS, NV) – The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the approval of the 2026–2027 AGS International Board of Directors, an accomplished group of industry leaders dedicated to upholding the knowledge, integrity, and excellence that define AGS.
Executive:
President: Bryan Moeller, CGA
President-Elect: Mitchell Clark, CG, JEA
Secretary: Denise Richards, CGA
Sr. Advisor: William Farmer, Jr.
Treasurer: Larry Rickert
Committee Chairs:
Conclave Subcommittee: Denise Richards, CGA
Education Committee: Kevin Mays, CGA, JEA
Finance, Audit & Legal Committee: Larry Rickert
Gemological Sciences Committee: David Mazer, CG
International Guild Council: Amanda Coleman-Phelps, CGA
Membership Committee: Sarah Person, CG, JEA
Partner Advisory Committee: Brecken Farnsworth, CG
Young Titleholders Committee: Courtney Sivard, CSA
Directors-at-Large:
Chris Anderson
Michael Fleck
Adam Graham, RS
Brad Hampton
Kendra Lindell, CGA, JEA
Melissa Quick, CSA
Judd Rottenberg, CG
Commenting on the Board’s new term, AGS President Bryan Moeller, CGA, said, “This Board represents everything AGS stands for: knowledge, integrity, and a genuine commitment to this industry. I’ve had the privilege of watching AGS shape careers and protect consumers for years, and I don’t take lightly what it means to help lead that mission. I’m honored to serve alongside people who care about this work as deeply as I do.”
The American Gem Society also extends its sincere gratitude to those who recently concluded their service on the Board after completing their full term. Sarin Bachmann; Ryan Berg, CG; Dave Bindra, CG; John Carter, CGA; and Alexis Padis, CGA, JEA.
To view the Society’s Board listing, click here. The call for submissions for the 2027–2028 AGS International Board of Directors will open in early 2027. If you are interested in volunteering for an AGS committee or learning more about AGS membership, please contact membership@ags.org.
