SIMMONS FINE JEWELRY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Custom Jewelry Designer
- Shop Manager / Jewelry Designer
Allan Beck is the Custom Jewelry Designer and Goldsmith for Simmons Fine Jewelry. He holds a Degree in Geological Engineering and is a Lapidarist. He uses the latest and greatest technology in CAD/CAM processes for the custom pieces he creates, so each one is a wonderfully precise work of art. He has a great passion for creating jewelry, and a discerning eye for it. Allan likes to hike in the mountains looking for gemstones to cut, gardening, cooking, and teasing his two daughters.
Allison has over thirteen years of experience in the luxury goods industry. Born in South Korea and raised in Hawaii, she moved to Boise in 2011 to attend Boise State University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. Allison joined Simmons in 2018, and loves getting to build relationships and celebrate with her customers. Allison enjoys spending her free time adventuring with her baby boy August and her husband Alec.
Born and raised in Cashmere, Washington, Amanda's love for jewelry began at a young age. Her grandfather was a watchmaker and jeweler and owned a small-town jewelry store where she worked for many years. In 2009 Amanda moved to Boise with her husband where she worked in childcare while raising her three amazing children. With her children now grown, Amanda decided to pursue her passion for jewelry at Simmons. Amanda's favorite part of her job is helping her customers celebrate life greatest moments. Outside of work Amanda enjoys spending time with her children and many pets.
Blake loves the jewelry industry and has been working closely with his father since the young age of 17. He graduated from Boise State University in 2011 with a degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing. Blake has completed in-depth trainings with all of our fine jewelry manufacturers and luxury fine timepiece brands and uses his knowledge and experience to continue building the family business. In 2008 Blake married his lovely wife, Jill, and they have two sets of twins. When not helping to support the store, they enjoy spending quality time together, hunting, camping and enjoying Idaho's beautiful outdoors.
Crista has enjoyed an incredible career in the luxury goods industry. She came to Boise in 2002 from the Bay Area and has been with Simmons Fine Jewelry since 2006. She loves meeting new people every day and visiting with those she already knows. Crista feels the best part of her job is helping people celebrate the special moments of their lives. In her free time, she is an avid Formula 1 racing fan, and enjoys traveling with her husband. She has already visited 223 cities in over 17 countries!
Joining Simmons from Newport Beach California, Deven's appreciation for Swiss timepieces was spurred on after receiving a pair of TAG Heuers for graduation from Boise State University, where he studied Entrepreneurship Management. He is consistently learning new things on our marketing team and continues to improve the website and online store. When he's not at Simmons he likes to watch Manchester United & Formula 1, enjoys days on the lakes and traveling with friends and family.
Jean has been the Office Manager for Simmons Fine Jewelry since 2001. She has over 20 years of computer and office management experience. Jean's extensive knowledge has paved the way for Simmons Fine Jewelry to remain ahead of the curve with our instore computer system and processing technology. Her caring attitude extends to her co-workers, family, and friends alike. When not at the store Jean enjoys gardening, spending time with her family and cooking.
Thomas joined Simmons Fine Jewelry as an apprentice jeweler where he immediately fell in love with the job. After learning from the master jewelers at Simmons he traveled to Tennessee to the New Approach School for Jewelers where he got his Jewelers Bench Comprehension Certificate. Thomas now works full time at Simmons as a Bench Jeweler where his favorite part of his job is giving old jewelry new life. When he's not working on beautiful jewelry Thomas enjoys hunting, fishing, rock hounding in the Owyhee mountains, and spending time with his girlfriend Hailey and cat, Skizzy.
Job Titles:
- Graduate Gemologist ( GIA )
In December of 2011, Valeen received her Graduate Gemologist Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, California. Valeen has worked alongside Jay since 1990. She started as a Sales Associate, helping Jay to build lasting relationships with clients for the last twenty years. She is now the Appraiser for Simmons Fine Jewelry. In her downtime, she enjoys gardening, crazy quilting, being outdoors, and unwinding in Yellowstone.