Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 31, 2004
MICHAEL R. HAYNES has served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director
of Collectors Universe, Inc., since January 1, 2003. He has been
President, Chief Operating Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer of
eight companies in collectibles, precious metals, specialty retail,
distribution, e-commerce and manufacturing businesses. Overall, Mr.
Haynes has more than 25 years of experience in managing the growth and
development of fast growing companies, which includes over 19 years
experience in managing both public and private companies engaged in the
business of selling collectibles at auction, retail and wholesale. He
was also one of the co-founding Board members of the Industry Council
for Tangible Assets, a Washington, DC trade association for dealers and
auctioneers of tangible and collectible assets, where he served for nine
years. Mr. Haynes holds a Master's degree in Business and a Bachelor of
Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from Southern Methodist
University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified
Financial Planner. Profile
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Mr. Haynes: Collectors Universe is the leading authenticator of many
types of collectibles, including rare coins, rare
