CGC Promotes Shawn Caffrey to Vice President of Comics Grading

The Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), which includes Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), is pleased to announce the promotion of Shawn Caffrey to Vice President of Comics Grading.

Shawn Caffrey

Caffrey’s interest in comics was sparked over 30 years ago, when his best friend introduced him to the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars. Over the years, his focus shifted toward independent publishers such as Pacific, Dark Horse, Eternity, Fantagor, Kitchen Sink (which offered titles and characters that appealed to his love for horror and science fiction). When online marketplaces began to take off, Caffrey became hooked on the collectibles market, collecting comics and toys throughout high school and college.

Caffrey began his professional career in the industry in 2000, when he was hired by CGC in the encapsulation department and worked his way up to Grader and then Finalizer, a position he has held for over 20 years. He fondly recalls the highlights of his career: seeing amazing books, such as EC file copies and books from Nicholas Cage's collection, traveling to conventions, meeting and building relationships with remarkable people in the hobby who helped cultivate his knowledge of Modern comics, and becoming an Overstreet Grading Advisor in 2011.

"Next to my wife and daughters, CGC is my family. I couldn't imagine a better place to spend more than half of my life; I’m proud to be a part of this hobby and what CGC has helped do for it. I am honored to have this new position and am looking forward to many more years with CGC and the comic book industry,” Caffrey said.

“Shawn’s knowledge of modern comic books and grading are unsurpassed,” said Matt Nelson, CGC President. “Coupled with his tenure at CGC since its inception nearly 25 years ago, this is a well-deserved promotion. His presence is a contributing factor to CGC’s ongoing success, and I am excited to see what the future holds.”

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