Steinberg to accelerate grading capacity, tech utilization, and customer experience while maintaining the iconic personal touch that defined SGC
BOCA RATON, FL – July 9, 2026 – SGC, a leading third-party trading card authentication and grading company since 1998, and Collectors, a leading provider of grading and marketplace services in the collectibles industry, today announced the appointment of Jesse Steinberg to run the business. In his new role, Steinberg will oversee all day-to-day operations and lead the strategic direction for the historic grading brand.
Steinberg first joined SGC in 2019, working directly on the processing floor before rising to lead the Research and ID department and ultimately serving as Director of Operations in 2021. In 2025, he stepped away from day-to-day SGC operations to spearhead major enterprise projects within the broader Collectors portfolio, most recently serving as Director of Operations for PSA Florida.
“SGC has always been a cornerstone of the collecting community, defined by its iconic presentation and an unmatched dedication to the collector,” said Jesse Steinberg, General Manager, SGC. “Our personal touch is exactly why collectors trust us with the hobby's most significant treasures. I know this business, our product, and this community intimately. By anchoring our forward strategy in SGC’s extraordinary heritage, while utilizing the powerful infrastructure of Collectors, we will scale SGC to ensure this beloved brand thrives for generations to come.”
SGC has built a celebrated legacy anchored in sports card heritage and an industry-wide reputation for top-tier, concierge customer service. Steinberg’s focus will be on driving sustainable long-term growth. His deep roots in the hobby ensure that SGC will continue to prioritize the exact standards of trust, speed, and accuracy that collectors have relied on for nearly three decades.
“We have heard the feedback on turnaround times and the desire for more comprehensive operational updates. SGC is taking full ownership of these challenges, and we are taking immediate steps to improve customer transparency and operational efficiency, and look forward to rolling those out to the community,” said Steinberg.
To scale the operation without compromising SGC's signature customer support, the company will leverage targeted infrastructure and technology investments from parent company Collectors. This combination of heritage-first grading and enterprise-grade backing positions SGC to optimize its capabilities and expand its market footprint.
About Collectors
Collectors is a leading provider of authentication, grading and collection management services to the collectibles market. Collectors provides best-in-class products and services that allow hobbyists to grade, authenticate, research, vault and sell their trading cards, memorabilia and other items. Collectors divisions and subsidiaries include PSA, Beckett, SGC, PCGS, and Card Ladder. More information is accessible to collectors and dealers at Collectors.com.
About SGC
Since 1998, SGC has been a well-established leader in the authentication and grading of trading cards. Our ability to provide accurate and consistent grades in a timely manner is a service that is unique to the card-collecting community and has made SGC one of the pillars of card grading for over 28 years. As our hobby continues to grow, SGC's mission remains the same – to provide the best grading experience for all collectors.