FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
I t takes a lot of moxie to risk everything on a dream. In 1972, after several years working as a repairman for a local jewelry store on jewelry, watches, and electric razors of all things, Roland Brinker decided to go into business for himself. In order to get started he sold the diamond from his wife Jeanette’s engagement ring and cashed in a life insurance policy. Five decades and two generations later, Brinker’s Jewelers has grown and evolved into a successful and respected independent jewelry retailer. “To have an operation of this magnitude is 100 percent an evolution,” says Kyle Brinker, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Brinker’s Jewelers. “You cannot just build this type of facility and expect it to have everything — most importantly, the relationships we have with the community, our customers, our staff, and our retail partners.” With the Evansville location running strong, Kyle had the idea of adding an additional location to Brinker’s Jewelers, and through his relationships in the golf community, he found the perfect opportunity. It was something the jewelry and golf industries had never seen before, a luxury jewelry store located on the grounds of an exclusive country club, complete with an onsite jeweler. In April 2021, the Indiana jewelry retailer opened
the first-of-its-kind boutique concierge jewelry experience in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the exclusive Silverleaf Club. With steady business and solid relationships, at both locations, the Brinker family and their staff have had time to commemorate their milestone anniversary this year while planning for the future. A major renovation is taking place as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. Brinker’s Jewelers will soon be a 13,000-square-foot retail jewelry store with enlarged jewelry and watch repair centers, along with a wholesale and manufacturing division. “This 50th anniversary has caused all three generations to reflect on the sacrifices we’ve all made and has caused us to look back at all of our accomplishments. We feel very blessed and are extremely proud and grateful,” says Dean Brinker, President and CEO of Brinker’s Jewelers. “We know this type of success would not be possible without our employees’ hard work and our customers’ support along the way.” For now, the second and third generations are working strongly together, with dreams and ambitions for future innovation — innovation that can lead to future expansion in the jewelry industry for, hopefully, another 50 years and beyond.
BRINKER’S JEWELERS
111 South Green River Road Evansville, IN 47715 812-476-0651
18701 North Silverleaf Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-515-3200
www.brinkersjewelers.com
Check out this great video commemorating our 50th Anniversary!
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