In the early 70’s, Linda Johannes. a single parent and student at Montana State University, began selling turquoise and sterling silver Native American jewelry on the side of the road in Montana. In 1976,  she and a partner opened Lone Mountain Jewelry in downtown Bozeman and also supplied Native American jewelry into five locations in Yellowstone Park. As Native American jewelry began to fade, she began transitioning into selling diamonds and fine jewelry while taking GIA courses to learn the industry. In 1980,  Linda dissolved her first store and opened Johannes and Company in Coeur d’Alene. ID  where she met Glenn Hunter, her future husband and business partner. In 1988, she and Glenn moved to Colorado Springs and opened Johannes Hunter Jewelers as we know it today. Thirty years and three relocations later, Linda can still frequently be found in the store alongside her daughters Robin and Brenda.

In her spare time, Linda enjoys being on the water, hiking, cooking, collecting wine and art, traveling, reading and making (and drinking) fancy martinis.

Robin started in the jewelry business at the tender age of 14 helping her Mom, Linda Hunter. Christmas season was upon them and she and a girlfriend dressed up as girlie Santas and plugged the parking meters in downtown Coeur D' Alene, Idaho. Once they plugged the meter, they left a card on the car windshield telling the driver who plugged the meter for them and offered them savings on their first purchase at Johannes and Company Jewelers. The rest is history and nepotism has definitely had its benefits for Robin. She aquired Johannes Hunter Jewelers from Linda and Glenn in 2018. Her staff  laughs when she says her interests outside of work are more work! She loves the industry and many of her involvements outside the jewelry store are still industry related. She is on the board of Leading Jewelers Guild, which is a group of very successful jewelers that come together to support one another with marketing ideas, product ideas and more.   She has been active in philanthropy in Colorado Springs spending many  years in Junior League, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Children's Literacy Center and Head Start.  Robin loves her cats and her love of elephants has taken her to Africa several times.

Brenda has been involved in the business since she was only 13, beginning with polishing turquoise silver jewelry for her mother, Linda. She later transitioned into sales in the Coeur D’Alene and Sandpoint stores, where she jokingly comments that she has been fired three times by her own family. Once Linda moved to Colorado Springs, Brenda remained in Coeur D’Alene working for two local jewelry stores. In 1999, she packed up a moving truck and drove to Colorado Springs along with her 8 year old daughter and cat, where she joined her family at Johannes Hunter Jewelers. Helping grow the family business, a love for colored gemstones and a passion for building relationships with her clients continues to draw her to the industry.

In her spare time, Brenda can be found cruising the winding roads of Colorado Springs and Sturgis, SD on her motorcycle.

Born and raised in Alabama, Shannon hails from a family of watchmakers, beginning with his grandfather and two great uncles. The family trade was passed down to the next generation and lead to a retail jewelry store owned by Shannon’s uncle. Growing up, Shannon used his inherited hand skills making homemade flies for fly fishing, sketching and playing instruments. At the age of 19, he followed his uncle’s recommendation of apprenticing with a local trade shop jeweler. There, he refined his  talents and later returned to his uncle’s shop as a bench jeweler.  Shannon earned his GIA Diamonds and Diamond Grading  Certificates in 2001. After several years of working with his uncle, studying music and training at a large jewelry manufacturer, he moved to Colorado Springs in 2005 after visiting a friend, falling in love with the mountain views and playing music with a local band. One month later, he accepted a  position at Johannes Hunter Jewelers as the bench jeweler. He has since received his Jewelers of America Certified Bench Jeweler award. He is known in the store  as the “JHJ magician” for his expertise in difficult repairs and is a highly skilled laser welding technician.

Outside of the shop, Shannon can be found playing with his bluegrass band, “Grass It Up”, enjoying bike rides and visiting local breweries.

Pauline is the dedicated Accountant for Johannes Hunter Jewelers. Originally from Belize, she has called the Chicagoland area home for the past 35 years. Pauline earned her accounting degree summa cum laude from Northeastern Illinois University in 2010 and is a proud member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Over her 24-year career, she has gained extensive bookkeeping and accounting experience, including work with the manufacturing company Protection Controls.

In addition to her corporate experience, Pauline spent 15 years as an accountant and administrator for the non-profit ministry A Great Door Ministries. Her passion for accounting is matched only by her love of learning and personal growth—she actively pursues continuing education to stay at the forefront of her field.

Pauline recently relocated to Colorado to attend Charis Bible College and joined the Johannes Hunter team in August 2023.

Outside of work, Pauline enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors. She is passionate about helping others achieve success and is a proud mother to her daughter, Destini.

Robin Introduces Pauline as the Chief Positivity Officer at Johannes Hunter Jewelers!

This is Donovan’s first foray into the jewelry industry, and has been with Johannes Hunter since moving to Colorado in 2020. Prior to his work with Johannes Hunter, Donovan was a Military Justice Paralegal stationed at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. In his free time, he likes to collect an eclectic selection of vinyl.  Donovan is Robin’s right hand person and master of all things back of house support. He responds remarkably well to the most common phrase he hears every day “Hey Donovan, I need some help”!!

As a jewelry professional, Jennifer specializes in building lasting relationships and helping clients celebrate life’s most important moments. Jennifer began her retail career in management with Dayton Hudson Department Stores. After raising her two sons and living in six different states, embracing the many adventures of her husband’s high-tech career, Jennifer returned to retail as a clothing stylist with CABI, a women's clothing company, for 14 years. Before joining the team at Johannes Hunter Jewelers in 2023, Jen was the manager of the Broadmoor Jewelry Company. Jennifer’s approach blends expertise, enthusiasm, and genuine care to make every fine jewelry experience at JHJ feel special.

Bryan has had over 24 years of Luxury Jewelry experience and has managed several locations across the continental United States. Bryan finds it important to meet and exceed his client’s expectations. 

Mary Jane has an extensive background in design, having been very successful in the Interior Design/Interior Architecture field for 45 years. Her practice was in both South Florida and the mountains of North Carolina, loving the Asheville area where they lived for 10 years. However, their daughter got married, had a son, and suddenly she was just too far away! So, off to Colorado Springs they came, closing her businesses and thinking that maybe retirement was the ticket. Well, retirement did not suit her, and the two years it would take to start a business was out of the question. So, she started looking for a new experience, a place to learn and grow and start a “new chapter”, a place where she could use her design and sales expertise, but differently. For over a year now, she has been learning, experiencing and selling jewelry at Johannes Hunter. It has surprised her at how complicated a business it can be, how many different gorgeous mined gems are available, and what a happy experience it can be to see the joy that beautiful jewelry brings. A new chapter has certainly begun!

Steven is new to the jewelry industry, bringing with him a diverse background shaped by travel, service, and customer-focused work. Raised in Hawaii, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, an experience that instilled discipline, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. After his service, Steven returned to Hawaii before relocating to Keystone, Colorado, where he spent several years working at a resort and developing his skills in hospitality and client relations during the post-COVID period. He later moved back to Colorado Springs, where he began his career as a jewelry salesman, combining his passion for working with people and his growing interest in fine jewelry. In his spare time, Steven enjoys skateboarding and spending time with friends and family.

Marija brings a dynamic background in media, communications, and storytelling to Johannes Hunter Jewelers. She began her career in Belgrade, Serbia, working in television and radio as a host, reporter, and content producer​ - developing a strong foundation in audience engagement and live storytelling. After moving to Colorado Springs, Marija began working in the local media and events scene as an Events Coordinator with a Colorado Springs ​Publishing ​House, where she helped organize large-scale annual events such as Best of Colorado Springs and Women of Influence. ​She also curated the online cultural calendar,​ ​for The Indy magazine, highlighting arts and community events across the ​Pikes Peak area. She then continued her career with the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, leading event programming, and public engagement initiatives. At Johannes Hunter Jewelers, Marija shapes the brand’s marketing and storytelling through social media, visual content, and in-store experiences​ always focused on capturing the beauty, craftsmanship, and emotion behind each piece. In her free time, Marija enjoys exploring Colorado with her family, attending concerts, and pursuing her greatest passion, skiing.​ 

Shelbi grew up in Wisconsin but has spent the last several years moving back and forth across the country with her husband. Before coming to Colorado, she lived in Virginia and Washington, where she had the privilege of working at two other family-owned jewelry stores. Shelbi has a genuine passion for jewelry and has completed advanced training, including the GIA Diamond Grading course. She takes pride in creating a personalized experience for each guest and helping them find a piece of jewelry that is truly meaningful. When she's not in the store, Shelbi enjoys spending time with her husband, taking their dogs to local breweries, and cheering on their favorite sports teams.