Our Team

As the owner of Northern Nevada Coin, I am proud to present my team. Every person on my team has been hand selected for their integrity and abilities. Many of the people we have working here have come from recommendations throughout the community. Over the years we have refined our team to the best of the best. Most on our team have deep roots in Nevada and in the communities in which we serve. It is with pride that we serve you as friends and neighbors, and presenting Nevada friendliness to our online customers throughout the country.

I have been interested in coins since I was about the age of ten. Spending paper route money on coins was my favorite pass-time at that age. After graduating high school I continued my education at the University of Nevada Reno where I earned my degree in medical sciences. But, the coin bug was always in my blood. While attending college I bought and sold coins in my free time to make expenses. After graduating I was faced with a choice, to continue my education and earn a masters degree or pursue my growing passion in coins. I decided to follow my heart. In 1993 I formed and incorporated Northern Nevada Coin and Bullion, DBA as Northern Nevada Coin. After all these years I still look forward to going to work and especially which new coins I will get to see that day. Having handled nearly every coin that had been minted in the United States and many great foreign rarities, experience has taught me to appreciate every aspect of collecting and dealing in coins. I have met many great people over the years and enjoyed helping them build a collection as unique as they are.

I was not born in Nevada, but have lived here all but eight years of my life. Nevada is and always has been my ‘home’. I have explored many miles of its beautiful topography and still enjoy doing so. I participate in many of the outdoor activities Nevada has to offer such as fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. We live in a great place for that. I am married and have two children. Prioritizing my life is easy; God, family, and coins.

Cindy is our Human Resources Manager. She has worked at Northern Nevada Coin forever in mind – but only recently in body. Cindy also helps with many of our customers on a daily basis. Being a lover of the Victorian era, Cindy really enjoys examining the vintage jewelry that comes in. Pink is her favorite color, and so she can often be found in pink attire at the office.

Lisa is our Executive Assistant here at Northern Nevada Coin. She joined Northern Nevada Coin in 2006 after spending over 17 years as a licensed veterinary nurse. Commonly referred to as that “smiling voice on the phone”, Lisa manages many of the office operations and is an integral part of our team. She enjoys working with all of us here at Northern Nevada Coin and especially with our wonderful customers.

Tony is one of our primary numismatists and our director of operations. He is also one of the faces you will see at the trade shows. Tony began working at Northern Nevada Coin years before his employment here. As the owner of his own electrical company Tony became familiar with us here as he did all of our electrical work through three different remodels. When the economy turned and construction halted here in northern Nevada he came to us without coin experience, but with a knowledge of our company and eagerness to learn. Tony loves his career and has quickly burgeoned into a force in our company. He still looks forward to many years in the numismatic field.

Wade is one of our numismatists in the Carson store, and a roving manager when the need arises. He is also one of our team that you may often find at the trade shows. Wade used to be into bodybuilding, but now he’s into hefting bullion. He claims to prefer the 100oz silver bars to keep his muscles in tip-top condition, but he has still been sighted at the gym many times.

Wade is fascinated with coins, particularly Morgan and Trade Dollars and enjoys contemplating the history of each one he examines.

Lori is our Carson City Showroom Manager as well as one of the Precious Metal Specialists. Prior to coming to Northern Nevada Coin, she was an accomplished school teacher. When not working in the shop, she enjoys engaging in physical activities like gymnastics and hiking or biking in Northern Nevada’s beautiful outdoors. She is very friendly and can’t wait to help our great customers.

Kenny is our head shipping guy. He has worked off and on for Northern Nevada Coin for the last few years and is now here to stay. He takes pride in what he does and loves to work. He is always willing to help out and enjoys working in an environment filled with so much history. Kenny loves to learn and always enjoys a good conversation with people. He hopes to be a Youth Pastor one day because he wants to be there to grow the next generation and help them during hard times. He also loves his wife and enjoys being around family and friends all the time.

Our lovely Brandi is originally from Northern California where she enjoyed a career in the mortgage industry for over 15 years and as a mental health advocate in Contra Costa County. Brandi is excited to join the Northern Nevada Coin family and delights in the opportunity to learn about the history of United States coinage and estate jewelry. She enjoys spending her free time with her children and exploring the great outdoors.

Diamonds and gold are in her blood since her grandfather was a gold and diamond miner in Guyana, South America. Her father followed in his footsteps and ultimately became a diamond cutter. Karen continued the family tradition and attended the Gemological Institute of America in 1987 where she studied as a residential student. After graduating with Diamonds, Diamonds and Diamond Grading, Colored Stones, Pearls, Gem Identification diplomas and the title of Graduate Gemologist, she moved to the United States and worked in Fine Jewelry for 19 years. After a career change in 2007, she started selling and buying bullion and rare coins. She has a combined Fine Jewelry and coin experience of over 30 years. Pearls are her favorite Gemstone and she loves to talk about jewelry and her dog.

Sarah is a highly knowledgeable and extremely motivated young lady who joined Northern Nevada Coin in 2007. Sarah manages our Minden location as well as our Ebay sales department. Sarah loves the northern Nevada area with its ever changing climate Snow boarding in winter, wind surfing in summer, or hiking anytime of year are some of her favorite activities. Being close to Tahoe she feels paradise is never far away.