Meet The Ben Garelick Team
Every piece we create starts with a person who genuinely cares about getting it right. Meet the team behind Ben Garelick jewelers, designers, and advisors who bring decades of craftsmanship and a family-first approach to every customer we serve.
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Peter Manka Jr.
Co-Founder
25 years in fine jewelry, specializing in custom engagement rings and guiding clients from first idea to final reveal.
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Peter Manka Sr.
Owner, Semi-Retired
60+ years in the jewelry business, Peter bought the store from Ben Garelick himself 45 years ago.
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Jennifer Radecki
Co-Owner
Co-Owner since the late 1980s, Jennifer oversees buying, operations, and every repair that comes through the door.
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Patti Emma
Fine Jewelry Sparkle Consultant
A GIA Graduate Diamonds since 2018, Patti loves getting to know customers and steering them toward the sparkliest pieces.
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Susan Eichenseer
Fine Jewelry Sparkle Consultant
Susan has been in the jewelry industry since 2010 and joined Ben Garelick in 2025. A GIA Diamond Graduate, she helps engagement ring clients find the perfect diamond and create a design as unique as their love story.
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Max Radecki
Fine Jewelry Operations Associate
Third generation at Ben Garelick, Max is learning the business and manages the day-to-day operations.
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Eric Endres
Apprentice Bench Jeweler
Eric started at the bench in spring 2026, working every metal and moving quickly toward master jeweler status.
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Ben Garelick wasn't built to be just another jewelry store. It started in 1952 as a family business built on trust, and when I took it over, I promised to carry that forward - treat every customer like family, know your craft inside and out, and never rush someone through one of the most meaningful moments of their life.
Peter Manka Jr. | Co-Owner
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