Rustic Cuff Names New CEO

TULSA, Okla., June 27, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Jill Donovan, founder and president of Tulsa-based Rustic Cuff, announced today that the jewelry company has hired Alan Kilian as CEO.

Donovan is confident in his expertise as she continues to grow and expand the business. 

"We're celebrating our tenth year by continuing to expand our product line and, even more importantly, investing in our people," said Donovan. "Alan is a successful entrepreneur and businessman who supports the vision and passion for Rustic Cuff and our new brand, Legal Graffiti."

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Kilian is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He has extensive experience in starting and building multiple companies in a unique variety of industries over the past 20 years, including four successful exits.

"I am honored to work alongside Jill and the amazing team she has built at Rustic Cuff," said Kilian. "Her leadership has created a culture that is based on love and appreciation for each person that works in the company. I'm confident that, together, we'll do great things."

Kilian's background includes leadership positions at ORS Nasco, the largest industrial wholesaler in the U.S., which was sold in 2007; he founded Diamond K Energy, a land and mineral acquisition company; Kilian was a partner in North Rock Energy, a mineral leasing and acquisition company; Patriot Energy Partners, an oilfield services transportation company that Kilian co-founded and sold; and an e-commerce fishing tackle company with worldwide distribution that Kilian also founded and then sold in 2019 after three years of growth. 

He most recently started a Farmers insurance agency that was one of the fastest-growing in the central U.S. before exiting it in 2022.

"I look forward to helping Jill grow Rustic Cuff and reach even more people with her passion, heart and generous spirit," said Kilian.

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About Rustic Cuff

Founded in 2011 by Jill Donovan, Rustic Cuff is a Tulsa-based jewelry company known for its statement cuffs and a purpose to celebrate connections between people. Rustic Cuff has more than 100 associates, five showrooms and can be found in more than 300 boutique stores across the country. For more information, visit rusticcuff.com.

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Source: Rustic Cuff