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 At Herzog Jewelers, we pride ourselves in having the finest staff in Greater Cincinnati. We understand that in addition to our unique selection, customer service is what sets us apart from our competition. For this reason, we employ a full-time sales and customer service staff. Whether you are looking for something new, need an existing piece repaired or simply have questions, the staff at Herzog Jewelers is here to assist you in every way possible.  Joe Koester Joe, a native of Northern Kentucky, represents the second generation of family at Herzog Jewelers. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Eastern Kentucky University, Joe began a career with General Electric. Following his marriage to Valera Herzog, Joe elected to leave General Electric and join the family business alongside his father-in-law and founder of Herzog Jewelers, Elmer T. Herzog. After eight years of continued success, Elmer retired and Joe purchased the family business. In an effort to better serve his clientele, Joe decided to move the store from its original location in Covington, KY to a larger, more convenient location in Fort Mitchell, KY. During this time, Joe also received his Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and his Certified Gemologist degree from the American Gem Society (AGS). Joe is credited for building the business to what it represents today. Joe oversees the overall operations of the store as well as Herzog Jeweler’s extensive involvement in the community. He serves on several boards throughout the community such as the Saint Elizabeth Foundation Board, the Retail Jewelers Organization Board and the KEMI Board. In his spare time, Joe enjoys traveling and working on his farm growing over two-hundred tomato plants in the summer and giving them away to customers. Ted Koester Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, Ted represents the third generation of family at Herzog Jewelers and the grandson of Elmer T. Herzog, founder of Herzog Jewelers. After graduating from Marquette University with a degree in Economics, Ted continued his education by earning a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Santa Monica, California. Ted also earned a Certified Gemologist degree from the American Gem Society (AGS) in 1996. After retaining his degrees, Ted went to work in Charlotte, North Carolina at a family friend’s jewelry store. This internship allowed Ted to learn the jewelry business from a different perspective. Upon the completion of his internship, Ted returned to Fort Mitchell to continue the family tradition. Ted, now Vice-President of Herzog Jewelers, works beside his father in the day-to-day operations and is responsible for all diamond purchasing and system operations of the store. During his career, Ted has traveled all over the world on purchasing trips and has spent multiple summers living and studying in the diamond capital of the world, Antwerp, Belgium. Ted enjoys all the different aspects of operating a family operation and continues the tradition of community involvement by serving on the Cincinnati Ballet Board and assisting with the Carnegie Visual + Performing Arts Center. In his free time, Ted enjoys boating, walking Dixie (his golden retriever) and target shooting. Anita McDaniel Anita joined Herzog Jewelers in June 2005. She started her jewelry career thirteen years ago after earning her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Anita continued her education by earning a Registered Jeweler and Certified Gemologist degree from the American Gem Society (AGS). In 2001, Anita traveled to South Africa where she drilled for platinum, visited the headquarters of DeBeers, explored diamond mines and participated in the cutting process of rough diamonds. Anita brings a vast knowledge of gems, diamonds, watches and precious metals to her customers at Herzog Jewelers. With a thirst of knowledge, Anita continues her education with AGS on an annual basis. Her passion for gemology is only surpassed by her drive to build relationships and serve her customers. Brenda Simpson Fiddler Brenda, a native of Gallatin County, KY, has been a member of the Herzog Family for more than 20 years. Brenda is responsible for the overall operations of the Herzog Jewelers repair center as well as servicing the loyal customer base she has developed over the years. For many of Brenda’s customers, she serves as their “personal shopper” by contacting them when something special arrives in the store. Her personal touch greatly contributes to the success of Herzog Jewelers and is much appreciated by her clients. Brenda’s passions include spending time with her grandchild and horseback riding with friends. Brenda is definitely a staple at Herzog Jewelers and represents the level of customer service that Herzog Jewelers has become known and respected for. Terry Berte Terry, a native of Green Hills, OH, joined the Herzog Jewelers staff in 1984. Throughout the years, Terry has developed a reputation as the “go to person” on the Herzog staff. Whether it is a difficult question about a piece of jewelry or a task requiring significant patience and precision, Terry is always willing to accept the challenge. To much of the staff at Herzog Jewelers, Terry is jokingly known as “MacGyver” due to her uncanny ability solve nearly any problem. Terry is responsible for managing Herzog Jewelers entire inventory as well as their giftware selection of Waterford and Swarovski crystal as well as various baby gifts and executive accessories. Besides problem solving, Terry enjoys spending time with her husband and four children—all of which are boys. She also takes pleasure in staying involved with her Green Hills neighborhood and remodeling her home. Our employees have the training and skill to assist you with your gift selection and repair needs.  |
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2510 Dixie Highway Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 PH: 859.331.4653 Need directions, or to contact us via the web, please click the links above. |