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Jacquelyn Amrhein-Sells
Paula Amrhein
Hannah Sells
amrhein's fine jewelry
AmRhein's Fine Jewelry, a family owned and operated retail jewelry
store, founded by Frederick Amrhein in 1921, began as a manufacturing
company designing jewelry for other retail stores within 100 miles of
Roanoke. Four generations later, their retail showroom specializes in
diamonds, bridal and designer fashion jewelry with a specialty focus
on custom design, heirloom restoration and repairs.
When it comes to jewelry services, they are equipped to satisfy your
needs with a comprehensive staff of designers, consultants, an on-site
jeweler, and a GIA Graduate gemologist whose passion is the creation of
client's fi ne jewelry coupled with personalized customer service. Th eir
prized reputation stands on a legacy of trust from multi-generational
clients for 103 years.
As a family of retail jewelry store owners, their daily excitement stems
from curating moments of joy and everlasting love for customers
through exquisite pieces and exploring solutions to help customers
wear their jewelry more. Witnessing the signifi cance of each piece in
someone's life fuels their passion.
4347 Starkey Rd, Roanoke VA 24018
540.989.7100 | amrheins.com
As the fi fth generation starts to adopt the Amrhein family business
practices, successfully navigating a dynamic market involves integrating
traditional craftsmanship with modern trends. Striking a balance
between heritage and innovation is crucial to present timeless beauty
within a contemporary framework. Th is presents an opportunity to
redefi ne norms, serve as a source of inspiration for others, and become
a platform for self-expression and confi dence. Additionally, being a
part of intimate moments that shape lives is an integral aspect of the
journey for the next generation.
Renee Brown
depaul community resources
Renee Brown is the dedicated leader at DePaul Community Resources, an
organization on a mission to make a lasting impact in our community. DePaul
off ers a diverse range of community resources, including Foster Care, Sponsored
Residential Providers, Independent Living, Counseling services and newly added
services like Agency Directed Services.
" DePaul is truly mission-focused, and every member of the staff cares deeply
about the work being done, " Brown says. " Th ere is a critical nature and longterm
impact in our work, focusing on helping the marginalized people of our
community. Th at can have a lifetime impact on both the community and the
individuals. "
Brown's passion for her job is fueled by anticipating the community's future needs,
being prepared and hearing success stories from clients. " Th e amazing people
I get to work with and how we continue to grow keep me motivated, " she says.
5650 Hollins Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
434-201-2186
www.depaulcr.org
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As a woman leading in her industry, Renee draws strength not only from strong
female role models, but also her father, one of the few Black offi cers in the
Air Force. He taught her that things were possible - not easy, but possible.
" Representation matters, " she says. " My hope is that by being in this position,
I can bring the voice of my lived experience to be an example to other girls and
boys that they can succeed. Women can be in these positions, need to be and
deserve to be. "
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