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CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,520 ✭✭✭✭✭
On behalf of my former employer, Harlan Berk, I am pleased and proud to announce that Larry Shepherd has joined the staff of Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. The following press release has been sent to the numismatic media.

Tom DeLorey

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Larry Shepherd joins Harlan J. Berk Ltd.




Harlan J. Berk, Ltd is pleased to announce that Larry Shepherd, long time numismatist and former Executive Director of the American Numismatic Association, has joined the U.S. Coin team at HJB Ltd. Larry joins Mike Printz, Robert Greenstein, and David Greenstein in their continuing effort to enhance their presence in the high grade U. S. coin market. Sammy Berk and Dennis Forgue are recognized experts in U. S. Paper Money, Maps and U. S. Medals. Tom DeLorey's encyclopedic knowledge of U.S. coins adds further experience and depth of knowledge to the team as a consultant.


"I'm thrilled to join such a well rounded team of experts. Harlan and the staff at HJB have an outstanding reputation for honesty, integrity and expertise across a broad spectrum of numismatic fields. I look forward to working closely with Mike Printz, who I've valued as a close, personal friend and have respected for his client oriented expertise for nearly 20 years. The opportunity to work closely with Mike, Harlan and the rest of the staff was a strong incentive to join the firm," says Shepherd.


Harlan Berk adds: "Larry's unquestioned integrity and extensive knowledge of rare coins and the coin market allows us to supply our customers with an even larger inventory of high quality coins to choose from. We feel this will enable us to move into the top tier of U. S. Coins, which we have occupied in the field of Ancient Coins for the last several decades. Additionally, Harlan J. Berk Ltd. is able to provide Larry's clients with a wide array of numismatic products and services."


Larry will remain in Colorado Springs for now and can be reached via email at: Larry@HJBLtd.com or via phone at 719.464.8801




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Best wishes,

Michael Printz
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
31 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60602
email: mdprintz@HJBLtd.com
Office: 312.609.0016
Cell: 630.670.3318

Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
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  • WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭
    That was fast. Who says finding a job is hard these days?
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,554 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good for all parties involved image

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  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrads Larry!
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  • garrynotgarrynot Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭

    Congrats to Larry and congrats to Tom too!

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  • shorecollshorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats to all involved!
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  • Congratulations to both.
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  • ShortgapbobShortgapbob Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭
    Congrats! Should be a good situation for all involved!
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  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>That was fast. Who says finding a job is hard these days? >>

    My wife, and over 10 million people in this country alone. That aside, congratulations to Larry and to the firm he now represents.
  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭


    << <i>... Harlan Berk adds: "Larry's unquestioned integrity ... >>


    Dear ANA,

    Take THAT and stick it where the sun don't shine!

    With love,

    HJB



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  • TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations to all parties involved!

    Tom

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,151 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats to Larry and HJB!
  • CoinRaritiesOnlineCoinRaritiesOnline Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Congrats to Larry and HJB! >>



    +1
  • KoveKove Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭✭
    Sweet! An executive-size severance package one day, and a great new job the next day. Did that once myself. Good for Larry!
  • littlebearlittlebear Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations to Larry Shepherd!!!!


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  • "former Executive Director..."

    Was he officially removed from the position?
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,579 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>"former Executive Director..."

    Was he officially removed from the position? >>



    I think the ANA allowed him to resign.

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  • mustanggtmustanggt Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,319 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congratulations to both Larry and HJB. I have done business with HJB for several years and look forward to more. Great company with great people and now another. Sadly for ANA they continue a downward spiral, then that's just my opinion.
    Jim

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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Sweet! An executive-size severance package one day, and a great new job the next day. Did that once myself. Good for Larry! >>

    Do you really think that's the timeframe? Really? Regardless, if Tom and Harlan have faith in him, that's good enough for me. Congrats to Larry for landing on his feet and I hope he is able to move forward with ease.
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Another astute hire along with Mike -- congrats! image
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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    congrats to all that made that happen

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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    I think this lays to rest any questions about why Larry was fired from the ANA. It was political. Period.

    Russ, NCNE
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    FANTASTIC. At the risk of repeating myself Larry was one of my two coin mentors and he is near and dear to me. Obviously Larry has one of the best eyes in the business (maybe the best on color) but he is also cerebral and has a wicked business acumen. What a great hire for HJB LTD.

    Larry worked himself to the bone in his position at the ANA and wasn't able to surface for air the first 24 months on the job to the point of exhaustion. He was relentless in trying to turn around the ANA.

    I'm so happy for him. MJ
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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,523 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Congrats to Larry and HJB! >>



    What he said.

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  • DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
    Talent always lands on its feet, and congratulations to both Larry and HJB. I concur with Russ in that it was political, but there is no surprise there...
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  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,490 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A close personal friend of mine has provided HJB with all of their printed material for many years. This is how I know that Larry has landed in a great organization. image

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  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Sweet! An executive-size severance package one day, and a great new job the next day. Did that once myself. Good for Larry! >>



    Yup. Sounds like a nice transition to me.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,579 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "Larry's unquestioned integrity. . ." says it all. As Russ stated, it was political.

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  • DonWillisDonWillis Posts: 961 ✭✭✭
    That was fast. Who says finding a job is hard these days?

    Good people don't stay unemployed.



    Congratulations Larry and Harlan!
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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,520 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you all for your statements of support!
    TD
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  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,355 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good people don't stay unemployed.

    I'd pay $1,000 to the charity of your choice if you can get Obama to say that at his next press conference!
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,579 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Good people don't stay unemployed.

    I'd pay $1,000 to the charity of your choice if you can get Obama to say that at his next press conference! >>



    I think your money will be quite safe.image

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coin World is quoting a statement from Larry this morning:

    "During my tenure at the ANA I have not violated the ANA employee handbook, or the code of ethics as stated in the ANA bylaws. I did not violate any provisions of the ANA conflict of interest policy. I did not violate federal EEOC anti-discrimination or harassment guidelines (sexual, age, race, etc.)."

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  • bestclser1bestclser1 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>FANTASTIC. At the risk of repeating myself Larry was one of my two coin mentors and he is near and dear to me. Obviously Larry has one of the best eyes in the business (maybe the best on color) but he is also cerebral and has a wicked business acumen. What a great hire for HJB LTD.

    Larry worked himself to the bone in his position at the ANA and wasn't able to surface for air the first 24 months on the job to the point of exhaustion. He was relentless in trying to turn around the ANA.

    I'm so happy for him. MJ >>

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  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,586 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah, this is very disappointing news indeed.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,579 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Ah, this is very disappointing news indeed. >>



    Are you saying that HJB shouldn't have hired LS?

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  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,586 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Ah, this is very disappointing news indeed. >>



    Are you saying that HJB shouldn't have hired LS? >>



    Oh, sorry, I should have been more specific.. I meant about the ANA deal as a whole. This HJB thing just makes it seem really really real.
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  • Aegis3Aegis3 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Good people don't stay unemployed.

    I'd pay $1,000 to the charity of your choice if you can get Obama to say that at his next press conference! >>



    I think your money will be quite safe.image >>



    Given that "unemployed people who do not immediately find new jobs are not good people" is logically equivalent, I would hope someone would not speak such an obvious falsehood ridden with class warfare.

    But I suppose we are going off-topic, so let's leave it at that.



    [edit: was unreasonably harsh, but not in the way most people here would be thinking]
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  • segojasegoja Posts: 6,141 ✭✭✭✭
    Go Larry!!!

    Pretty nice team at Berk

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  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,490 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "This isn't class warfare. It's...it's math".image

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  • tcmitssrtcmitssr Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭


    << <i>On behalf of my former employer, Harlan Berk, I am pleased and proud to announce that Larry Shepherd has joined the staff of Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. The following press release has been sent to the numismatic media.

    Tom DeLorey

    --

    Larry Shepherd joins Harlan J. Berk Ltd.




    Harlan J. Berk, Ltd is pleased to announce that Larry Shepherd, long time numismatist and former Executive Director of the American Numismatic Association, has joined the U.S. Coin team at HJB Ltd. Larry joins Mike Printz, Robert Greenstein, and David Greenstein in their continuing effort to enhance their presence in the high grade U. S. coin market. Sammy Berk and Dennis Forgue are recognized experts in U. S. Paper Money, Maps and U. S. Medals. Tom DeLorey's encyclopedic knowledge of U.S. coins adds further experience and depth of knowledge to the team as a consultant.


    "I'm thrilled to join such a well rounded team of experts. Harlan and the staff at HJB have an outstanding reputation for honesty, integrity and expertise across a broad spectrum of numismatic fields. I look forward to working closely with Mike Printz, who I've valued as a close, personal friend and have respected for his client oriented expertise for nearly 20 years. The opportunity to work closely with Mike, Harlan and the rest of the staff was a strong incentive to join the firm," says Shepherd.


    Harlan Berk adds: "Larry's unquestioned integrity and extensive knowledge of rare coins and the coin market allows us to supply our customers with an even larger inventory of high quality coins to choose from. We feel this will enable us to move into the top tier of U. S. Coins, which we have occupied in the field of Ancient Coins for the last several decades. Additionally, Harlan J. Berk Ltd. is able to provide Larry's clients with a wide array of numismatic products and services."


    Larry will remain in Colorado Springs for now and can be reached via email at: Larry@HJBLtd.com or via phone at 719.464.8801




    --

    Best wishes,

    Michael Printz
    Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
    31 N. Clark St.
    Chicago, IL 60602
    email: mdprintz@HJBLtd.com
    Office: 312.609.0016
    Cell: 630.670.3318 >>




    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! One of the best hires by a numismatic company ever!

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  • tcmitssrtcmitssr Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Congratulations to both.
    The ANA's loss is your gain. >>



    I only hope Larry retains one of the nation's top HR firms and files a major case for record damages against the ANA!
  • tcmitssrtcmitssr Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭


    << <i>FANTASTIC. At the risk of repeating myself Larry was one of my two coin mentors and he is near and dear to me. Obviously Larry has one of the best eyes in the business (maybe the best on color) but he is also cerebral and has a wicked business acumen. What a great hire for HJB LTD.

    Larry worked himself to the bone in his position at the ANA and wasn't able to surface for air the first 24 months on the job to the point of exhaustion. He was relentless in trying to turn around the ANA.

    I'm so happy for him. MJ >>



    IMHO, you and I are in complete agreement on this.

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