Sherrie Beckstead

Sherrie Beckstead is a partner in the companies in which her late husband co- founded, Liljenquist & Beckstead and Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers in their five locations spanning the DC Metropolitan area. In addition to her role as an owner for over 25 years, Sherrie has led the companies in brand and marketing strategies, as well as the leadership in the first universal website. Sherrie directly partnered with the global leaders of 25 luxury brands that include Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Chopard and David Yurman. Sherrie’s initiatives in facilitating excellence in leadership training, mentorship, as well as corporate and community development and education remain her focus in her businesses and in her communities.

In addition to Sherrie’s new role on the Board of Directors of the prestigious Middleburg Film Festival, she serves as the Public Relations Co-Chair, and an 8-year member of the Executive Committee at Georgetown Lombardi Breast Cancer Center in Washington, DC. She recently launched a brand that she designed, a cause branded jewelry line, The Lockkeepers Collection, which donates a portion of the proceeds to The Trust for the National Mall benefiting the continued preservation efforts of the monuments and national parks in our nation!s capital, where she serves on the Trust National Leadership Council.

In 2022 Sherrie was named one of Washington DC’s most Dynamic Women by DC Modern Luxury Magazine, as well as being recognized as one of Washington’s top philanthropists. Sherrie was also honored to be a featured speaker at the annual She Suite Summit’s in 2022, as well as one of 10 Women recognized in the inaugural She Suite Magazine.

Sherrie is an emeritus member of Atlantic General Hospital Board of Directors, serving the maximum 3 terms. St. Mary’s School Board of Directors in Annapolis, MD., again serving the maximum number of terms. President of Historic St. Martin’s Foundation, and past member of Tyson’s Partnership Board of Directors.