LEADERSHIP

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Panini America

D.J. Kazmierczak is an accomplished sports-business sales and product development veteran. He originally worked in sports television as an on-air talent and award-winning producer in the Raleigh-Durham, NC market. He transitioned into the sports trading card industry over three decades ago and has served in executive roles overseeing customer relationships, licensing management, and new business development. D.J. joined Panini America in August 2012 and currently manages a team of 180 employees in the product, sales, and production areas of the business.

Top Dog Comics

Augusta, GA 

www.topdogcomics.com

Chris Galloway began in the trading card industry in 1990 when he opened his first retail store with his father just outside Atlanta, Ga. After deciding to close the store in 1996 he spent the next 20 years as a Store Manager, Multi-Unit Manager and Trainer for multiple Big Box Retailers. Chris rejoined the collectibles industry in 2015 when he started a retail store project that would eventually become Top Dog Comics, LLC. Chris officially opened Top Dog Comics in 2018, in Augusta, Ga and the store is now located in a 15,000 square foot space carrying Trading Cards, Comics, Gaming and Toys. Now a direct retail partner with many of the Industry's Leading Companies including Topps, Upper Deck, Leaf, Zion, Beckett and Tag, Chris runs the day-to-day operations of the company along with a staff of 6 employees.  

Digital Heroes LLC. 

Walla Walla, WA

https://digitalheroes.com

Jeff Watson is a technologist and educator who has spent over three decades at the forefront of the collectibles and gaming industry. With a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Jeff has uniquely blended his background as a programmer and former college instructor to build a modern, tech-forward retail enterprise. From collaborating with the creator of Magic: The Gathering during the game’s 1993 release to pioneering early e-commerce solutions, Jeff’s career is defined by a commitment to industry expertise and digital innovation.

Today, Jeff operates Digital Heroes LLC in downtown Walla Walla, where he leads a specialized team of experts in sports cards, comics, and TCGs. A dedicated collaborator within the Walla Walla Downtown Foundation, he is passionate about regional growth and local heritage—regularly participating in community celebrations like the annual Adam West Day. Under Jeff’s leadership, Digital Heroes serves as a premier destination for collectors, grounded in decades of technical knowledge and a stable, community-focused business model.

Seth Hunsicker

Owner, Mainely Breaks

https://linktr.ee/mainelybreaks

Mainely Breaks is a Southern Maine–based TCG and sports card crew passionate about ripping the latest hits and celebrating all things Bo Jackson Battle Arena. We’re collectors, breakers, and longtime fans of the hobby, bringing energy, authenticity, and community to every show. Each week, Seth (Lungta @ Mainely) teams up with Ms. Mainely and Breezy as we dive into packs, boxes, and battles with a mix of fun and expert insight. With Zoey the dog always nearby bringing good luck, you never know what fire we’ll pull next. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, and X — including our BoBA grade reveal videos and weekly live shows.