Kelly was born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida where she started her own jewelry business creating wire & beadwork designs. Pursuing her passion for jewelry, Kelly was excited to be accepted into the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia, one of the leading art schools for Metals, Jewelry, and CAD-CAM. After graduating with a BFA, she returned to Florida where she began working for a small, high-tech, full custom jewelry store. Kelly was able to expand her knowledge and assist with manufacturing while with their team for five years. She then pursued Gemology in San Diego, California where she got her Graduate Gemology degree from GIA. In 2020, Kelly moved to Colorado and joined the Revolution team; and is excited to be back on the design and production side of the business. Her favorite part of the job is bringing designs to life and making pieces of jewelry that clients have always wanted but could never find!

Marie Jo (or as most people know her; “MJ”) was born in a little province on the northern island of The Philippines. When she was 2, her family moved to the small island of Guam where she lived most of her life. In the summer 2014, MJ made the big leap to leave her little island and come to Colorado to start a new adventure. While she has worked in retail most of her career, she found her love of jewelry in 2018. MJ loves to hear the stories and what makes every piece of jewelry special to each client. In her free time, MJ’s passion is food! Whether it is trying out a new cuisine or cooking for her friends and family, she loves the memories created around a good meal.

Hollie was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After graduating from UCCS with a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, she was having a hard time finding work in her field of education. In her job search, she was presented an opportunity to work with Teri Vogan, a local jewelry store owner. Hollie soon became Teri’s apprentice, discovering her love for the jewelry world. Hollie is currently pursuing her Graduate Gemologist Certification from the Gemological Institute of America and has found a passion for colored gemstones. Hollie intends to introduce her daughter to the beautiful world of jewelry as well, creating a legacy that can be carried on for generations to come!

A native Houstonian and 5th generation jeweler, Chris grew up at his father’s bench learning the trade very early. Even during high school he spent the summers apprenticing at his dad’s jewelry shop. After graduation, Chris enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served 4 ½ years. During his time in the Navy, Chris sailed the world, visiting many countries. It was during this time that he developed the desire to travel and learn about other cultures, as well as gain a passion for photography. Once his enlistment was over, he returned to Houston and returned to working with his dad, venturing out on his own as a private jeweler in 2009. Chris loves being out in nature; mainly hiking and cycling, so he knew it was time to find a better playground. Chris moved to Colorado Springs specifically to join the RJW family. He could not think of a better place for that perfect work life balance! He is excited to be part of RJW’s talented team and to grow his skill sets by learning the custom side of the business.

Growing up, Liz was always an indecisive artist. Picking up countless odd crafts like crocheting, painting, pottery, and even soap making; she always knew that creating was her passion. After moving around the country and eventually settling in Ohio, Liz was accepted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Miami University. Originally a painter, Liz found that nothing was worse than doing the same thing over and over again. When she enrolled in a class for Jewelry Design, she fell in love with the extensive diversity that 3-dimensional arts like jewelry making had to offer. After graduating, she began working for a corporate jewelry chain and honing her skills behind the bench. In 2021, Liz moved across the country again; this time to Colorado in pursuit of a jewelry shop that would allow her to fine-tune her skills and pursue her dream of making her own unique jewelry.

Oleanna was born & raised in Oregon, the daughter of a teacher and a tile-setter entrepreneur. As an independent and strong-headed child, she diverted from her musical family and participated in spinning poi. She affectionately tells everyone she was raised by “nature-loving hippies” and spent many summers gardening at home, planting trees, and learning to be respectful to nature and fellow inhabitants of the world in all ways. One of her favorite hobbies is high-fashion makeup, and she loves to experiment with new and creative ways to glamorize her unique style. Proudly, she has always been drawn to fashion and art! Oleanna began working in the jewelry industry in Oregon, and fell in love with every aspect of the business quickly. After moving to Colorado, she sought out Revolution Jewelry Works for her career, and is excited to be in control of her destiny as a part of the creative team.

Heath was born in Philadelphia, but lived many years of his childhood in Rock Springs, WY. He spent much of his time outdoors enjoying nature and finding rocks while on long walks and hikes with his grandparents. Those years solidified his love and appreciation for the outdoors and finding beautiful things in ordinary places. When he was 8 his family moved to Colorado Springs where he developed a passion for sports, for which he participated completely through high school. Heath entered the customer service field as and adult, working in construction for over a decade. His participation in sales and customer service taught him many things about himself, but he felt something was missing. He decided to take a chance on a career change in 2022 and found a new passion in helping clients create memories and tell their stories through jewelry with Revolution.!

Freya was born on Patriot’s Day into a long line of champion racing Greyhounds. She knew from a very young age that running was fun, but she couldn’t understand why all the other dogs wanted to eat a toy rabbit. While she was among the fastest dogs in her age group, she was retired at the young age of 18-months because she didn’t have the prey drive to win races. Really, she knew there was more to life than running in circles! After attending an obedience course with inmates in the Colorado State Prison, she was adopted into Revolution Jewelry Works. She was a cheerful member of the team from 2014 until August 15th, 2022 when she peacefully departed after a battle with bone cancer. She always believed, “No one can have a bad day when there’s a dog to pet!”