Departures Batson Batson to leave gem society in 2017 Ruth Batson will retire from the $10M-revenue American Gem Society in the summer of 2017. Batson joined Las Vegas-based AGS in 1993 as a controller. She was promoted to CFO in 1998 and became CEO in 2002. "Ruth will be greatly missed," said Scott Berg, president-elect of the AGS board of directors. "She has protected the Society's many assets and ensured its long-term sustainability during her tenure. The Society is on a strong financial footing, which is directly related to her outstanding management." She has a bachelor's degree in business accounting from the University of Phoenix. Arrivals Stumpf takes lead at pest… Read More