PSA appoints Steve Sloan to become new company president

Professional Sports Authenticator has a new president.

Steve Sloan has been tapped to lead PSA and PSA/DNA Authentication Services, according to an announcement from the company released on Tuesday. He'll replace Joe Orlando, who has served as its president since 2002 as well as the CEO of Collectors Universe since last October and will continue in his CEO role.

"While I will still be involved in PSA each day, my responsibilities have increased so it was time to pass the baton to someone who can focus on the day-to-day business," Orlando said. "Since taking on the role of Collectors Universe CEO, I have been working with Steve on the transition. Steve will be responsible for the performance of PSA moving forward and there is no doubt in my mind that he is the right person for the job.

"My contributions to PSA will continue, but it’s important that I further immerse myself in the other segments of the business, namely our coin division [PCGS] at Collectors Universe. ... The services and collectibles information we provide have become staples of the hobby for more than three decades. We simply want to build upon the outstanding foundation Collectors Universe already has.”

Sloan served as the company’s VP in the last year and has been with the company 2012. He previously worked as the director of marketing for Collectors Universe, PSA’s parent company for the last five years. Before that, he worked at The Upper Deck Company and helped product development for Upper Deck Authenticated.

“I am honored to receive this appointment and excited to accept the responsibilities that come with it,” Sloan said. “I’ve devoted my entire career to the collectibles industry and the fact that I’ve worked in different capacities within the hobby for the past 13 years has prepared me to take this next step with PSA.

“Joe Orlando has been an excellent mentor over my time at Collectors Universe. His leadership has built one of the flagship brands in collecting and I intend to continue to lead PSA on the path that Joe has paved.”

The company said it has authenticated more than 2 million items -- a record -- in the last year.

Follow Buzz on Twitter @BlowoutBuzz or send email to BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com. 

>> Click here to buy baseball cards on BlowoutCards.com