Background
Phillips, Larry Duane was born on November 19, 1948 in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. Son of Fredric Duane and Bernice Larry (Dannelley) Phillips.
Phillips, Larry Duane was born on November 19, 1948 in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. Son of Fredric Duane and Bernice Larry (Dannelley) Phillips.
Student, New Mexico State University, 1970. Student, Indiana University, 1986—1987. Graduate in gemology, Gemological Institute America.
Jeweler, designer, Larry Phillips Studios, Albuquerque, 1971-1973; jewelry manufacturer, The Cloud Gatherer, Albuquerque, 1973-1978; custom jeweler, gemologist, The Jewelry Works, Albuquerque, 1978-1982; gemologist, appraiser, Butterfield Jewelers, Albuquerque, 1982-1990; owner, Phillips & Associations, Albuquerque, since 1990.
Member American Society Appraisers (vice president New Mexico chapter 1987-1988, treasurer 1990-1991, president 1991-1992, national gem. and jewelry committee 1991-1995, chair international gems and jewelry committee 1993-1995, professional development committee, regional governor 1995-1999, international issues task force 1996, international education committee since 1999, constitution and bylaws committee 1999-2002, since 2005, chairman uniform standards professional appraisal practice issues task force 1999, international secretary 2001-2002, chair strategic planning task force 2002-2004, International vice president 2002-2003, international senior vice president 2003-2004, international president 2004-2005, international immediate past president 2005-2006, chair nominations committee 2005-2006), International Society Appraisers (previously designated. Distinguished Service award 1990), National Jewelers Association, New Mexico Jewelers Association (arbitration board, treasurer 1984, board directors 1989-1992), Appraisal Foundation (personal property standards task force, issues and resources panel, member Jewelers Vigilance Committee appraisal task force, standards chair), Accredited Gemologists Association, National Certified Master Gemologist Committee (board governors 1993-1995, publications chairman 1992-1993), Albuquerque Musicians Co-op (publicity chair 1977-1978), Sociedad de Valuadores de Mexico (honorary).
Married Ellen Catherine Keaveny, May 6, 1972. 1 child, Tamara Lynn.
