A Hickory native, Dalton joined Oz's Jewelers on his birthday in November of 2019 as a seasonal sales associate. His talent and dedication quickly led him to his role as the store's creative director in 2021, followed by his promotion to the store's business manager in early 2024. In early 2025, Dalton was able to take over as one of the owners of Oz's Jewelers.
As an owner, Dalton plays a huge role in overseeing the store's daily operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Not to be confused with Melissa's role in overseeing the showroom, he is responsible for the behind the scenes operations and implementing strategic plans to enhance store performance. Dalton also oversees developing and executing marketing initiatives, and optimizing the overall shopping experience.
Dalton is a proud graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Advertising & Public Relations, and Wake Forest University, where he completed his master’s degree in Business Management at the age of 21.
His expertise extends beyond traditional jewelry sales; he is also recognized as a Cultured Pearl Specialist by the Cultured Pearl Association of America and is a recipient of the prestigious Robert Foreman Memorial Award from the 24kt Club — a very prestigious award in the Jewelry Industry.
When not working at his desk in the office, you can often find Dalton at the diamond counters, where he enjoys helping clients find the perfect engagement ring and has a keen eye for custom-designed pieces.
When not at the store, you can likely find him working on projects for DP Creative, the creative agency he founded to help jewelers evolve to the ever-changing digital landscape. In his free time, Dalton enjoys watching UNC sports, collecting watches, and spending time with his friends and family.
You can learn even more about Dalton in our Journal and connect with him on LinkedIn!