Leo was born and raised in the St. Louis area. He attended St. Matthias the Apostle grade school and Vianney High School. Leo received his B.S. in Finance and his M.B.A. from St. Louis University.
With more than 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Leo's experience ranges from sales, bench jeweler, and management. As the General Manager, Leo is responsible for the day-to-day business operations and Supervises our repair and manufacturing facility. As the Main Buyer, Leo works with our vendors and also handles the purchasing and consignment of Estate Jewelry. However, as with all retail employees, Leo also enjoys being on the sales floor working with customers as well.
Leo's activities in the jewelry industry has made him a widely respected leader in the jewelry industry. His goal has always been to make the industry better for those in it, as well as for the consumer. Leo works up-front, and behind the scenes, to improve the image and awareness of the industry, and was instrumental in promoting and establishing the protocol used to protect vendors and jewelers against crime. He has designed and presented educational seminars for the jewelry industry as well as doing presentations for grade schools, high schools, universities, and civic organizations. Leo's efforts to continually make improvements are often done through the Missouri Jewelers Association; and is a recent past President of the Association and is still active in the organization. Leo has recently been a regular contributer to many Industry Trade Publications.
On Fridays, his normal day off at Vincent's. You will find him at one of his "other" jobs. He is a regular volunteer at LaSalle Retreat Center in Wildwood MO. You might see him on a tractor cutting down fields, or up on a roof, or cutting down trees, or Repairing & Maintaining Equipment, or plastering/painting Walls or whatever is needed.
If you have any comments regarding the operations of the Store, or any comments regarding any of Our Web sites, contact him directly.
