I Am Jackson: Janet Silver

Janet Silver

What is your hometown? 

I have been a Jacksonian since birth!

What is your profession and what led you to choose it?
Since I was 15, I’ve had the privilege of working at Roberts Jewelers, where Joe and Flo Cohen became like family to me. From the very beginning, they instilled in me the profound impact we have as jewelry sales associates in helping people celebrate life’s most important milestones. Now, as CEO, I’m honored to carry on their legacy and remain committed to serving our community in the same meaningful way.

Where have you volunteered or contributed your time and efforts to give back? 

It is my passion to give back to the community, so here are a few organizations I have worked closely with: Friends of Heart Co-Chair with Bob Arrington, Jackson Symphony, Carl Perkins Center for Child Abuse, and Jackson Little League in the 1990s to name a few.

What are some of your favorite things about Jackson? 

Some of my favorite things about Jackson are how committed we are as a community to outreach and the close-knit community of friends and family that I have forged here.

Three words that best describe you. 

Generous, Caring and Tenacious

What is the last thing you Googled?
Thanksgiving recipes.

What is your favorite place for dining?
Some of my favorite restaurants include FlatIron Grille, Picasso, and The Blacksmith.

What is one thing that you do not go a day without?

Starbucks Coffee.

Finish this statement. I AM JACKSON because… 
I am Jackson because I have aimed to improve both myself and the West Tennessee community.