Dan Grunwald, a Minnesota native, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from St. Cloud University. Dan started his jewelry career in Oklahoma before returning to Albert Lea, Minnesota to work as a bench jeweler. Then in 1991 he co-founded Hanson-Grunwald Jewelers in Mason City, Iowa. In 2005 Dan partnered with Jaimi Kiger to form Grunwald and Kiger Fine Jewelers. Dan has won numerous jewelry design awards. Dan is a married father of two grown sons and a published children’s author.
Jaimi Kiger, a Mason City native, trained under local jeweler David Lee while in high school. Jaimi moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota after graduation to work for Custom Creations as a bench jeweler. After starting as a bench jeweler for Hanson-Grunwald Jewlers in 1996 Jaimi became a GIA certified gemologist. In 2005 Jaimi partnered with Dan Grunwald to form Grunwald and Kiger Fine Jewelers. Jaimi has won numerous jewelry design awards. Jaimi has served 17 years on the board of Iowa Jewelers Association and is a past President. Jaimi is active in local charities and has been a mentor to many.
