Brock and Stan Smith (tennis legend who was number 1 in the world, Wimbledon champion, and 2 time US Open Champion) at the 2006 Missouri Valley USPTA Conference.

Jewelry designer Brock K. Green is a native of St. Louis.  He has been an artist all his life, but has found that precious metals used in jewelry are his favorite mediums.  Brock studied art under Theresa Long throughout Eureka Junior High and High School.  Dr. Judy Felch taught the jewelry design classes he took while attending Principia College.  After graduation from Principia with a degree in Spanish and a special focus in Jewelry Design, he headed north to Michigan's Camps Leelanau and Kohahna, where he spent 8 summers as the silversmithing counselor, one as the extreme nature counselor, and the tennis counselor.  Brock has worked as a cabin counselor as well as a head counselor at Leelanau.  While there, Brock also worked and studied with jewelry designer Becky Thatcher in her Glen Arbor studio, along with her master bench jewelers Bob Vertel and John Royce. Brock has taken advanced jewelry classes in gem setting, repair, and platinum fabrication at Conner Jeweler's Institute in New Albany, Indiana with Master Jeweler Charles Conner.

Currently, Brock's favorite types of pieces to design incorporate white and yellow gold, sea glass, and diamonds. Brock does all his work by hand, and each piece is made from solid sterling, gold, or platinum.  There is nothing cast or machine made, and his bracelets, pendants, as well as limited editions are signed and numbered.  Some of his original designs and limited editions are now "retired."

When asked why he does it this way, he says, "What is the thing that almost everyone has in common?  Whether it is a necklace, wedding ring, watch, earrings, fancy belt buckle, or even glasses, most people have some type of accessory, namely jewelry on.  The idea of personal adornment through jewelry is thousands of years old.  When the prodigal son returned home in the Bible story, he was presented with a robe and a 'ring for his finger.'  I make my jewelry so it is unique, the buyer knows that I made it, not a machine, and it is a piece of art.”  

"When I used to do a lot of of art shows, I loved to see repeat customers follow me to each of my shows.  They would tell me about the compliments they have received on their jewelry, and that they needed more!  I do a lot of business from word of mouth sales." It is cool to get calls from people saying, "I saw so and so wearing a ..... that you made, can you make me one?"

I love to see people both young and old with an appreciation for art and unique designs come up and ask about my background and my work. A ring is a ring and a bracelet is a bracelet, well, almost!  I just try to figure out ways to make them better!

Brock and Leelanau campers

Brock's other interests have included the Boy Scouts, where he was the youngest scout in the history of his city and troop to earn his Eagle Scout. He was thirteen then, and also went on to earn four Eagle Palms. He was a swimmer for the Rockwood Swim Club. After a brief stint with the cello, he decided to put away the bow, for his box of colored pencils his grandparents gave him. (Brock's grandfather Kenneth Krueger, owned the Kansas City Steers Professional basketball team, and invented the 3 point shot.)

In third grade, along with his dad and brother, he began studying Martial Arts.  Brock has continued his Martial Arts training ever since, and studies Karate, Silat, Kali, Muay Thai, Gracie Jui-Jutsu, and Ninjutsu. He has studied under some of the most accomplished martial artists in the world.  Brock was also an instructor and member of the USA Martial Arts Academy Black Belt Staff in Eureka, Missouri. One of his teachers, Master Instructor Jim Smothers, was a professional kick boxer.  After 25 plus years, he still holds the world's record for fastest knockout with a punch.  Seven seconds!  Brock and his dad have also studied under Danny Inosanto.  Mr. Inosanto is known by many as the world's "most accomplished martial artist."  Mr. Inosanto taught Bruce Lee Filipino Martial Arts and the Nunchaku, and Bruce Lee taught Mr. Inosanto Jeet Kune Do.  Brock studied Brazilian Jujitsu with Royce Gracie of the famous Gracie Family, who is a three time undefeated UFC Champion. Brock has also trained with Ernest Hart Jr.  Mr. Hart is a four time world kick boxing champion, and has been in numerous films such as Batman and Robin, Mortal Kombat, and Karate Kid.  Brock's teacher, Master Instructor Jim Smothers Jr. is a seven time regional kata grand champion, a 7 time regional grand champion semi-contact, and became the Undefeated World Super Middle-Weight Kickboxing Champion on December 4, 2000, in his retirement fight.  He was also an invited athlete to the USA Olympic team.  Brock currently trains at Vaghi Submission Jiu Jutstu under Rodrigo Vaghi.  Vaghi is the only 3rd. degree black belt in the world under Master Rickson Gracie.

Brock, Mr. Hart Jr. and Dad

Brock also enjoys riding his motorcycle, reading, music, fitness and strength training, running with his dog Cayanne, model railroading, hiking, fishing, camping as well as long-range target shooting with his brother and dad.  Brock is a Ham Radio operator and the sponsor for the Principia Upperschool ham radio club.

Brock is a House parent (resident counselor) at Principia High School. When he isn't "parenting" or making jewelry, he is probably on the court teaching tennis.  He is the Boy's Head Tennis Coach, an intramural coach, and the Principia Martial Arts Club instructor. Brock is certified at the highest level with a rating of Professional One as a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association. Brock is on the Head/Penn Racquet Sports Advisory Staff. He earned one junior varsity letter and three varsity letters in high school, and four varsity letters at Principia College.  He was All-Conference for three years at Principia College and won three SLIAC Conference Titles, and has played World Team Tennis. Brock is also a Professional Lifeguard with the American Red Cross.

Brock and Mom

Brock would like to thank the following people for their love and support of his endeavors:

Mom and dad and his family, for their endless giving, my crowd at Pyramid Point for cheering me on,  Paul "Richie" Richardson, Stan Hudson, and Kent Womack for not only teaching me tennis, but teaching me how to teach others, and preparing me for the USPTA exam.