Staff
Samantha began her career with Fernbaugh’s in 2006 as a sales associate. Over the years, she has gained extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of the business and officially took over as owner on January 1. Her passion for the jewelry industry has led her to attend numerous seminars and continue expanding her education. She has completed Levels 1 and 2 of the Senior Sales Professional Certification through Jewelers of America, along with Diamond Essentials and Diamond Grading courses through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). She looks forward to continuing her education through additional GIA and Jewelers of America courses.
Samantha has been married to her husband Rick for 18 years, and together they have a daughter, Tinley (14), and their miniature schnauzer, Otis. She loves spending time with family and friends, traveling for work, and making memories through new adventures. Outside of the store, she proudly embraces life as a race wife and mom, always on the go and cheering on her family.
Amanda Paschen | Sales Associate
amandap@fernbaughsjewelers.com
Amanda is happily married to her wonderful husband, and together they have three boys. They have been married for nearly 12 years and even purchased their wedding rings from Fernbaugh’s, making her connection to the store especially meaningful.
She graduated from John Glenn High School in 2010 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in General Studies from Indiana University South Bend in 2018. Amanda has also furthered her professional development by becoming certified in Beginner Jewelry Sales through the Diamond Council of America.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys gardening, raising butterflies, and making blankets. She loves being part of such a fun and creative industry and takes pride in helping customers find pieces that celebrate life’s most special moments
Taelynn has a true passion for jewelry and loves being part of the team at Fernbaugh’s. She enjoys helping customers find pieces that complement their personal style and celebrate meaningful moments.
She graduated from John Glenn High School and Knox Beauty College in 2024. Taelynn has also completed her Beginner Jewelry Sales certification through the Diamond Council of America, further strengthening her knowledge and expertise in the industry. She plans to continue furthering her education in jewelry as she grows in her career.
In her free time, she enjoys doing her nails, cutting hair, shopping, going to the gym, spending time in the sun, and being with family and friends.
Cole will be graduating from John Glenn High School in May of this year and is attending jewelers schooling shortly after. With a lifelong passion for art and jewelry, he has always been drawn to creative expression and craftsmanship.
He has a deep interest in historical jewelry and art, appreciating the stories and techniques behind each piece. This passion inspires his goal of creating and repairing jewelry that will be cherished for years to come.
In his free time, Cole enjoys spending time outdoors, drawing, painting, and working on fabric crafts. He also has a love for plants and flowers, often finding inspiration for his creativity in nature.
