PCGS HIRES COINWEEK'S CHARLES MORGAN

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Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has hired Charles Morgan of CoinWeek and promoted four others within the company. Here's the announcement. -Editor

Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) welcomes longtime CoinWeek publisher and editor Charles Morgan to the team while promoting several internal specialists to new leadership roles within the company. Morgan joins PCGS as its manager of numismatic research and programs, a new position created by the company as it looks to further develop PCGS CoinFacts and enhance its numismatic education outreach programs. Meanwhile, several longtime PCGS employees are being elevated to new leadership roles, including Taryn Warrecker as director of sales, Luke San to become PCGS chief of staff, Jordan Lang as principal professional of business development management, and Colin Hudson as director of strategy and corporate development.

"We are thrilled that we have so many bright minds and collector-oriented professionals rising the ranks," said PCGS President Stephanie Sabin. "And we are excited to welcome Charles, who brings his decades of numismatic experience and the incredible industry insights he gained from helming CoinWeek, a popular website that had a large presence in the growing digital sphere of numismatics." Sabin says Morgan's talents go beyond running a popular coin media website.

"Charles is a meticulous numismatic researcher who will bring new depth to PCGS CoinFacts and other educational hubs here at PCGS. He also has a background in creating immersive multimedia experiences that will add a new dimension to our many online and social media platforms."

Morgan became editor of CoinWeek in 2013 and was the host of the award-winning CoinWeek Podcast, producing more than 160 episodes from 2016 through 2024. During that time, Morgan also produced more than 500 videos covering a wide range of coin collecting topics and events.

His extensive research background includes serving as the co-author of 100 Greatest Modern World Coins and acting as a contributor to several essential numismatic volumes, including the A Guide Book of United States Coins and A Guide Book of Modern United States Dollar Coins (both produced by Whitman Publishing). A winner of numerous NLG awards for writing, Morgan served as the executive director of the organization in 2021 and was also a member of the American Numismatic Association Board of Governors from 2021 to 2023.

"My first foray into serious numismatic collecting came in 1999, when I bought my first PCGS-graded coin," said Morgan. "From that moment on, PCGS – to me – was the gold standard in serious numismatic collecting and investing. The coin collecting hobby is where it is today thanks to PCGS, and I look forward to playing my part to write the next chapter of that great story."

Taryn Warrecker, who has been with PCGS for nearly two decades, has long been known in the industry for her ability to foster professional relationships in the hobby and is a familiar face to many on the bourse floors of coin shows across the country. "I'm energized by the opportunity to help more dealers grow their businesses through PCGS," Warrecker said. "Whether it's vintage, world, or show submissions, or showcasing special auction collections, my focus is on strengthening partnerships and getting more great coins in PCGS holders. As I approach 20 years with Collectors, I've never been more proud of our team or more confident in PCGS's role at the heart of the hobby."

Luke San moves into a role that enhances PCGS President Stephanie Sabin's ability to operate the company and flex its numismatic muscle. Coming from an engineering background, San worked in the aerospace industry and e-commerce giant Amazon before joining PCGS in 2023. "As PCGS chief of staff, I serve as Stephanie Sabin's strategic partner across all aspects of the company," San explains. "I play the role of conductor and ensure her staff can work efficiently, with clear priorities and communication across teams. It feels like a natural evolution of my previous role building PCGS's new digital experiences, where thoughtful planning and collaboration were key to projects like the new Online Submission Center. I'm energized by the way PCGS is always seeking to innovate and look forward to meeting more of the passionate numismatic community."

Jordan Lang, with a background in finance and prowess for procuring and compiling actionable data, joins PCGS as principal professional of business development management. "My main goal in joining the PCGS team is to bring my experience in corporate financial planning and analysis, which is building budgets and communicating financials to the chief financial officer and executive staff," explains Lang, who will use his skills to help the sales team expand the company's reach. "I will partner with everyone I can to build new understanding, tools, and communications so that they can accomplish more." He adds that he will be using his skills "to help everyone at PCGS accomplish their goals and get them the resources they need."

Colin Hudson, who served three years on the Collectors Corporate Development team, moves into a new role with PCGS as director of strategy and corporate development. "In my first 3 years at Collectors on the Corporate Development team, I had the opportunity to partner with PCGS on a few projects and learn more about the business," Hudson says. "I look forward to working with the team to identify and execute on growth opportunities for the company, and propel PCGS into its fifth decade."