About Ahee|Join the Family
The Ahee Family has been helping customers celebrate special moments for over 72 years. Our founder, Edmund T. Ahee, built Ahee Jewelers out of a passion for making people happy by offering exceptional quality at the best possible cost and going above and beyond to exceed customer service expectations. Exceeding expectations is still at the height of our mission at Ahee Jewelers. We look forward to welcoming customers into our showroom each and every day and treating everyone who comes through our doors like family. We love helping customers navigate through their different options and seeing their faces light up when they find that very special piece.
Peter Ahee started working with his father in 1974 and is President of the company. Peter is married to Lisa and has three children and seven grandchildren. His son, Alex, works alongside him to oversee the timepiece, diamond and jewelry collections. He and his son travel to Switzerland annually to select the ultimate timepieces to bring to the business. Peter states ‘I enjoyed working with my late father who taught me so much that you can’t learn in books.' He enjoys biking and starts each of his mornings riding nearly 30 miles.
Pamela Ahee Thomas, Vice President, started working with her father in 1968. Pam has been married to Chuck for 40 years and proudly has three sons, four grandchildren and a daughter-in-law. She states a quote that she lives by, ‘Don’t wait for the perfect moment... take the moment and make it perfect.’ Another quote from Mother Teresa, ‘every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to the person, a beautiful thing.' Pam has been the head of design for decades. She has won numerous National and International awards. Most notably, she won first place for her brooch design in the International Platinum Guild design competition. Pam enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, and anything creative.
John Ahee, Vice President, is married to Connie and has two teenage children. John started working after school and during the summer when he was 7 years old. He sat across from his father for most of his adult career. John graduated from Albion College in 1986 and studied GIA courses in diamonds, pearl grading, colored stones, appraising, and jewelry insurance replacement. He likes spending all of his time with his family and traveling with them. He is delighted to come to work daily to be with his family, extended family, and the amazing clients who become friends and ultimately part of the Ahee family.
Chris Ahee, is Vice President and has worked with his family since his early childhood. Chris has been married to his wife, Julie, for 35 years. He has a son and daughter who are both married with young children. He is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and runs the entire custom design production and repair shop consisting of numerous Master Jewelers and Designers. Chris is intimately involved in the custom jewelry designs and manufacturing of which he has received National recognition for. He enjoys playing hockey and spending his time with his family.
Gina Ahee, Vice President, is married to Lowell and has a son, four daughters and a grandson. She started work in the jewelry business in 1988. Gina is a specialist in diamonds and fine jewelry. She is absolutely passionate about offering the perfect experience for every single person who enters the store. Gina grew up in Sterling Heights and Troy, and has been in Grosse Pointe, a community she loves, since 2005. She has a passion for ‘making someone feel happy and making a difference in their day.' Gina competed in Dancing with the Stars for Full Circle, a charity for special needs young adults. Her favorite phrases are ‘It’s all Good’ and ‘Smile.’
Bryan Kupets, Vice President, is married to Jenna and has twin boys and a daughter. Bryan started at Ahee in 1999 and is a diamond, fine jewelry and timepiece specialist. A favorite saying of his is ‘You can’t be a quitter if you never give up.’ He lives that every day at work with a true ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and is the go-to person to solve everything. Bryan oversees custom jewelry manufacturing and repairs, grades diamonds and gemstones, coordinates the workshop and so much more. Bryan enjoys coaching his son’s baseball games, fishing and attending his daughter’s dance competitions.
Gerald Keyes CW21, is an accomplished watchmaker who has been at Ahee since 2005. He is married to his high school sweetheart, and they are raising two beautiful girls. Gerald graduated from the legendary Liditz Watch Technicom. He apprenticed with Rolex and has made numerous trips overseas for special certification with Patek Philippe and Cartier. He enjoys hunting, running, and ‘spending time with his family.'
Andre Ahee, Vice President, is a diamond and fine jewelry specialist who oversees the Shinola timepiece collection and much more. He has an identical twin brother, Stefan, who also works at the store. Andre always has excellent jewelry suggestions for clients. He loves to travel, especially to Greece.
Stefan Ahee, Vice President, works at Ahee with his identical twin brother Andre. Stefan is a diamond, fine jewelry, and timepiece specialist. He is a definite ‘go to‘ for excellent jewelry styling advice. His Instagram feed is about 90% jewelry. His a passion for jewelry includes both old designers and new. Stefan loves to travel and enjoys trying new restaurants.
Alexander Ahee, Vice President, and wife, Nicole, are raising their beautiful daughters. Alex and his father, Peter, oversee the fine timepieces and go together to Switzerland annually to find the perfect options in timepieces for clients. Alex also specializes in diamonds and fine jewelry. Alex was a 4-year collegiate athlete. His hobbies include basketball and home improvements. He likes the saying, ‘Value the time - it is the substance that life is made of.’
Lisa Stavale has been with Ahee since 1984. She is married to Paul Stavale. Her son, Anthony, has worked at Ahee with her since 2008. Lisa is a GIA Graduate Gemologist who studied in residence in Santa Monica, California and oversees all of the appraisals, including identifying all types of gemstones, pearls, and brands. Lisa is known for her excellent style and giving great advice to clients. She has a true passion to come to work. She loves to cook, golf, and entertain.
Renee Navetta is married to Sam and has three children. Renee joined Ahee in 1987. Renee is a fine jewelry specialist and a GIA Graduate Gemologist and oversees all of the diamonds, pearls, and colored stones both for stock and custom orders. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Haley Carge, her husband, Michael, and son, are originally from Columbus, Ohio, and she is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Haley manages the entire front of the store and showroom. Haley exclaims, ‘in a world where you can be anything, be kind’. Haley is an active member in Side by Side, a Bible Study for medical professionals and their spouses, and enjoys personal fitness, music, dance, and adventures with her one year old baby.