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{{Short description|American jewelry store owner and former capella directory publisher}}
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'''Rex Solomon''' is an American jewelry store owner and former capella directory publisher.
'''Rex Solomon''' (born March 1966) is an American jewelry store owner and former capella directory publisher.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Rex Solomon a fifth generation Texan, was born on March 14, 1966, and raised in [[Houston]], attending [[Williston Northampton School]] in Easthampton, Ma. He is a grandson of notable Harvard psychiatrist [[Philip Solomon]], nephew of music critic/writer [[Linda Solomon]] and brother of filmmaker Keith Solomon.
Rex Solomon a fifth generation Texan, was born in March 1966, and raised in [[Houston]], attending [[Williston Northampton School]] in Easthampton, Ma. He is a grandson of notable Harvard psychiatrist [[Philip Solomon]], and the step grandson of his second wife, U.S. Senator [[Maurine Brown Neuberger]], son of landscape photographer Andrew Solomon & Dana Donsky Solomon, nephew of music critic/writer [[Linda Solomon]] and brother of filmmaker Keith Solomon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006449/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1|title = Keith Solomon|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref>


A 1988 graduate of [[Brandeis University]], also studied at Tufts and Harvard University. He was a founding member of the first unofficial fraternity at Brandeis University, the Lambda Beta Chapter of [[Alpha Epsilon Pi]]. <ref>R</ref>
A 1988 graduate of [[Brandeis University]], also studied at [[Tufts University]] and [[Harvard University]]. He was a founding member of the first fraternity at Brandeis University, the Lambda Beta chapter of [[Alpha Epsilon Pi]].<ref>[Barrister News](September, 1986)(May 1988) Brandeis University</ref> While at Brandeis was the founding president of the Barrister News, an independent weekly paper serving the university.<ref>[Barrister News] (November 1985)</ref> Mr. Solomon was a member of the Varsity Sailing Team <ref>Brandeis Archon 1985</ref>


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Mr. Solomon attended the University of Houston Law School in the fall of 1989, where he founded [[The List (directory)|The List]], the first national directory, of [[a cappella]] groups, and an arrangement exchange which combined to cofound with [[Deke Sharon]]'s [[Contemporary A Cappella Society]], where he served as the publisher/printer for the initial year of operation. Mr. Solomon was briefly mentioned in "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A CAPPELLA Glory" by Mickey Rapkin.<ref>Rapkin, Mickey. "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory"- Gotham Books, 2008</ref>

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Attended the University of Houston Law School in the fall of 1989, where he founded [[The List (directory)|The List]], the first national directory, of [[a cappella]] groups, and an arrangement exchange which combined with [[Deke Sharon]]'s [[Contemporary A Cappella Society]], where he served as the publisher/printer for the initial year of operation. Was briefly mentioned in "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A CAPPELLA Glory" by Mickey Rapkin.


==Career==
==Career==
After a year of law school, in 1990 Solomon became active in his Houston-based family jewelry store, where since 2005 he has been CEO. He is a board member of the Texas Jewelers Association, was a guest editor of Modern Jeweler Magazine, and a featured speaker at the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show.
After a year of law school, in 1990 Solomon became active in his Houston-based family jewelry store, [[Houston Jewelry]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.HoustonJewelry.com/ |title=Home |website=HoustonJewelry.com}}</ref> where since 2005 he has served as President. Solomon is the Immediate Past President of the Texas Jewelers Association,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://texasjewelers.org/about-us/|title = About Us • Texas Jewelers Association}}</ref> and serves on the board of the Texas Retailers Association. He was a guest editor of ''Modern Jeweler Magazine'',<ref>[http://www.modernjeweler.com/print/Modern-Jeweler/Guest-Editor--Rex-Solomon-of-Houston-Jewelry/1$880 Guest Editor Rex Solomon] modernjeweler.com {{dead link|date=January 2024}}</ref> and a featured speaker at the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show. Solomon serves on the National Advisory Board of the Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mainstreetgrowthandopportunity.org/about-us/national-advisory-board/|title = Spam Check}}</ref> He is a frequent contributor on Kevin Price's Show The Price of Business Radio on KTEK and the BizTv Network.

==Communal Service==
In 2020 Mr. Solomon was elected to the Board of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston & South Texas. Since 2016 Mr. Solomon has served on the Board of Seven Acres Home for the Aged. Mr. Solomon has been active in the Anti Defamation League's Security Committee for many years. Mr. Solomon is a member of the Gentlemen's Committee of the American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball by Victory. He continues as an ardent supporter of Victory.


==Awards==
==Awards==
Two time honoree as one of America's Best Jewelers by National Jeweler and the Jewelers of America, as well as the winner of multiple Telly Awards as a producer, multiple BBB's Award for Excellence, and the State of Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Award in 2008.{{cn|date=December 2012}}
Two time honoree as one of America's Best Jewelers by National Jeweler and the [[Jewelers of America]], as well as the winner of multiple Telly Awards as a producer, multiple BBB's Award for Excellence,<ref>[http://houston.bbb.org/2012-winners/ 2012 winners] houston.bbb.org {{dead link|date=January 2024}}</ref> and the State of Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Award in 2008.<ref>[http://www.thc.state.tx.us/preserve/projects-and-programs/texas-treasure-business-award Texas treasure business award] thc.state.tx.us {{dead link|date=January 2024}}</ref> National Retail Federation 2015 & 2016 Retail Champion Award <ref>[https://nrf.com/who-we-are/awards/americas-retail-champions America's retail champions] nrf.com {{dead link|date=January 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}
* [[Barrister News]] (September, 1986)(May 1988) Brandeis University
* Rapkin, Mickey. "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory"- Gotham Books, 2008


==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web | title=National Association of Jewelry Appraisers launches redesigned website | website=Southern Jewelry News | date=3 December 2012 | url=https://southernjewelrynews.com/latest-news/whats-new/national-association-of-jewelry-appraisers-launches-redesigned-website/ | access-date=6 January 2024}}
*http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=143788
*{{cite web | last=Berkowitz | first=Lana | title=Houston jeweler's sparkling tribute | website=Chron | date=31 May 2012 | url=https://www.chron.com/life/article/houston-jeweler-s-sparkling-tribute-3600291.php | access-date=6 January 2024}}
*http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=93251&p=93
* {{cite web | title=Shared Moments™ Bracelet latest addition to Montesino International's Collection | website=Southern Jewelry News | date=3 July 2009 | url=https://southernjewelrynews.com/latest-news/whats-new/shared-moments-bracelet-latest-addition-to-montesino-internationals-collection/ | access-date=6 January 2024}}
*http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=120172&p=25
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100517071049/http://www.jckonline.com/article/284434-JCK_Show_Helps_Visitors_Face_the_Future.php JCK Show helps visitors face the future] jckonline.com
*http://www.southernjewelrynews.com/featured-articles/1812-jck-a-good-show-for-retailers-and-vendors
*http://www.chron.com/life/article/Houston-jeweler-s-sparkling-tribute-3600291.php
* http://www.modernjeweler.com/print/Modern-Jeweler/Guest-Editor--Rex-Solomon-of-Houston-Jewelry/1$880
* http://www.southernjewelrynews.com/columnists/amy-minnick/20116-amy-minnick/354-houston-jewelry-recipient-of-2008-texas-treasure-business-award
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* http://www.jckonline.com/article/284434-JCK_Show_Helps_Visitors_Face_the_Future.php
* http://www.jckonline.com/article/446783-Santa_Campaign_Helps_Brand_Houston_Jewelry.php
*[http://www.casa.org/ The Contemporary A Cappella Society (of America)], a repository of resources regarding contemporary a cappella.
*[http://www.casa.org/ The Contemporary A Cappella Society (of America)], a repository of resources regarding contemporary a cappella.
* {{cite web | title=College A Cappella | website=majoringinmusic.com | date=18 November 2014 | url=https://majoringinmusic.com/college-a-cappella-yes/ | access-date=6 January 2024}}
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2024

Rex Solomon (born March 1966) is an American jewelry store owner and former capella directory publisher.

Biography

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Rex Solomon a fifth generation Texan, was born in March 1966, and raised in Houston, attending Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Ma. He is a grandson of notable Harvard psychiatrist Philip Solomon, and the step grandson of his second wife, U.S. Senator Maurine Brown Neuberger, son of landscape photographer Andrew Solomon & Dana Donsky Solomon, nephew of music critic/writer Linda Solomon and brother of filmmaker Keith Solomon.[1]

A 1988 graduate of Brandeis University, also studied at Tufts University and Harvard University. He was a founding member of the first fraternity at Brandeis University, the Lambda Beta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi.[2] While at Brandeis was the founding president of the Barrister News, an independent weekly paper serving the university.[3] Mr. Solomon was a member of the Varsity Sailing Team [4]

Mr. Solomon attended the University of Houston Law School in the fall of 1989, where he founded The List, the first national directory, of a cappella groups, and an arrangement exchange which combined to cofound with Deke Sharon's Contemporary A Cappella Society, where he served as the publisher/printer for the initial year of operation. Mr. Solomon was briefly mentioned in "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A CAPPELLA Glory" by Mickey Rapkin.[5]

Career

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After a year of law school, in 1990 Solomon became active in his Houston-based family jewelry store, Houston Jewelry,[6] where since 2005 he has served as President. Solomon is the Immediate Past President of the Texas Jewelers Association,[7] and serves on the board of the Texas Retailers Association. He was a guest editor of Modern Jeweler Magazine,[8] and a featured speaker at the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show. Solomon serves on the National Advisory Board of the Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition.[9] He is a frequent contributor on Kevin Price's Show The Price of Business Radio on KTEK and the BizTv Network.

Communal Service

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In 2020 Mr. Solomon was elected to the Board of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston & South Texas. Since 2016 Mr. Solomon has served on the Board of Seven Acres Home for the Aged. Mr. Solomon has been active in the Anti Defamation League's Security Committee for many years. Mr. Solomon is a member of the Gentlemen's Committee of the American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball by Victory. He continues as an ardent supporter of Victory.

Awards

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Two time honoree as one of America's Best Jewelers by National Jeweler and the Jewelers of America, as well as the winner of multiple Telly Awards as a producer, multiple BBB's Award for Excellence,[10] and the State of Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Award in 2008.[11] National Retail Federation 2015 & 2016 Retail Champion Award [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Keith Solomon". IMDb.
  2. ^ [Barrister News](September, 1986)(May 1988) Brandeis University
  3. ^ [Barrister News] (November 1985)
  4. ^ Brandeis Archon 1985
  5. ^ Rapkin, Mickey. "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory"- Gotham Books, 2008
  6. ^ "Home". HoustonJewelry.com.
  7. ^ "About Us • Texas Jewelers Association".
  8. ^ Guest Editor Rex Solomon modernjeweler.com [dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Spam Check".
  10. ^ 2012 winners houston.bbb.org [dead link‍]
  11. ^ Texas treasure business award thc.state.tx.us [dead link‍]
  12. ^ America's retail champions nrf.com [dead link‍]
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