Mary Hayes

Founded Hayes Jewelers in 1982.
2015 “Jeweler of the Year” awarded by the 24 Karat Club of Southeastern United States.
2019 – Alabama Jewelers Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Member Gemological Institute of America since 1978.
2001 – 2018 Jewelers of America Management and Sales degrees.
Charter Member and Past President of National Association of Women Business Owners.
2015 – Charter Member and Past President of National Association of Women Business Owners.
2023 – Murphy High School Hall of Fame

Marshall Sanford

President of the Alabama Jewelers Association (2017-2019)
Bishop State Jewelry Design & Watch Repair
Gemological Institute of America – Diamonds & Colored Stones
Six-time winner of Alabama Jewelers Association Custom Design Contest
Member Jewelers of America
Certified Sales Professional Jewelers of America
Certified Management Professional
32 years of experience in the jewelry industry

Jerry Wiggins

Bishop State Watch Repair
Bishop State Jewelry Design
18 Years of experience in the jewelry industry

Blake Turner

2019 – Alabama Jewelers Association Award | First Place | Category 3/Custom Piece
2019 – Alabama Jewelers Association People’s Choice Award
Alabama Jewelers Association/2020 First Place Custom Design/Category 3
2022 – 24Karat Club Scholarship Recipient
Bishop State Watch Repair
Bishop State Jewelry Design
20 years of experience in the jewelry industry

Natalya Douglas

2019 – Alabama Jewelers Association Award | First Place | Category 1
2020 – Alabama Jewelers Association First Place Custom Design/Category 1
Bishop State Watch Repair
Bishop State Jewelry Design
Gemological Institute of America – 3-D CAD/CAM Jewelry Design
12 years of experience in the jewelry industry