President, Senior Numismatist

John brings over 30 years of numismatic experience to David Lawrence Rare Coins and has been a fixture in the coin industry for several decades. His earliest experiences began as early as age 5 when he started attending coin shows and club meetings with his father in southern Florida. Since then, John has been a fixture at trade shows around the country and has enjoyed a lifetime of dealing from both sides of the table. He has also written, The Complete Guide to Washington Quarters (1993) & co-authored The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage (1994) with his father, David Lawrence.

In 1990, John graduated Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Marketing Management and joined his father in the business full time. In 1996, Dave was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease and John took over day-to-day operations at DLRC. Under John's leadership, the company has grown exponentially and has become one of the most progressive companies in the coin industry.

Technology is a focal point in growth of DLRC and John spends as much time with IT development on the computer as coin trading these days.

One of the many highlights in John's career has been the sale of the famous Richmond Collection, which was sold in 2004-5 at three live auction events for a total of $22 million, with several coins breaking the $1 million barrier. The Richmond Collection represents one of the single largest coin consignments ever, a testament to the firm's integrity and the loyalty of DLRC clientele.

In 2008, John and his staff engineered the acquisition of PCI, a third party grading company. The company was renamed Dominion Grading Service, and DGS is committed to bringing the same high level of customer service and quality to the coins they certify for collectors.

Send John an email: John Feigenbaum

Vice President, Senior Numismatist

John Brush is one of the young stars of the coin industry. Here at the office he oversees the flow of deals in our coin department and works in concert with Jason Smith and John Feigenbaum to make certain that deals are addressed in a timely manner and collections sent to us are given white-glove treatment. John also travels extensively to coin shows throughout the country where he is well known among the dealer community as one of the sharpest buyers in the country.

John has been a collector since age 5, and a full-time professional dealer since 2002. He joined DLRC in 2006 after working for several years at Spectrum Numismatics, one of the largest wholesale firms on the west coast, where he bought and sold collections and managed a multi-million dollar wholesale inventory.

Dealing in coins valued from 5 cents to over a million dollars, John enjoys all types of numismatic treasures. He claims that, as a child, his parents forced him to collect coins as a child and would not support his hobby of collecting baseball cards. It would become a family affair and the trio would travel to coin shows throughout his childhood, even missing school occasionally... Turns out to be the best part of his eduction!

John graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Religion and a minor in History at Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama before attending Emory University for Graduate school. After a summer position with another large coin dealer, John cut the schooling short to deal in coins on a full-time basis.

As a professional, John has also taught classes at several ANA Summer Seminars, including Advanced U.S. Coin Grading class. He’s an associate member of the PNG, life member of the ANA, SCNA, and BRNA and has won several awards for his numismatic articles.

In his spare time, John, his wife Ruth, and their son Wesley enjoy traveling throughout the country and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and Atlanta Braves.

If you have any questions regarding coins, collecting, history, or just want to talk about the Vols, feel free to give John a call at 1-800-776-0560 ext 125.

Send John Brush an email: John Brush

Senior Sales Manager, Numismatist

Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, Jason Smith came to Virginia Beach in 1982 to attend Virginia Wesleyan College where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Management. After graduating, he decided to stay in the area where he worked in retail management and also owned a sports card and collectibles store in a local mall.

From 1992-1995 Jason worked in a local coin shop in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he worked in retail as well as serving a network of coin dealers on a wholesale level. After a 7-year stint in the telecommunications industry as a sales manager, Jason re-entered the coin business as a member of the David Lawrence team. Jason is a key component to the numismatic team, where he works at setting up the online auctions, assisting customers on a daily basis, and managing the office when John and John are out of town.

Jason and Rosie, his better half, are parents of two children. When he is not shuttling them around, he can be found following local high school and college sports.

Whether you are buying or selling, Jason will assist you in any way possible. Feel free to contact Jason by phone at 1-800-776-0560 ext103 to discuss your coin collecting needs, want lists, or questions.

Send Jason an email: Jason Smith

Matthew Kavalek, Numismatist

Matthew Kavalek joined DLRC in March of 2006 and started out in our imaging department, quickly moving his way into the Numismatic Support team. Matt helps our team of numismatists with everything from answering phones, describing coins to customers, and assisting with our auction consignments. Matt is our resident video game expert and enjoys long walks on the beach. If you need assistance with anything coins, please feel free to give Matt a call at extension 109 or drop him an email at .



Marty Sabio, Inventory & Imaging Manager

Marty Sabio has been with DLRC since 2004 and now manages the Inventory and Imaging departments. Marty also oversees all website images, managing the flow of inventory and its images to the website. If you have a question concerning our images, or the Washington Redskins please feel free to contact Marty. Email Marty at .



Kathy Whitaker, Imaging

Kathy Whitaker joined DLRC in 2008. Working under Marty, she primarily handles imaging coins and preparing them for viewing on the website. She also lends a helping hand wherever necessary around the office. She considers herself to be the resident Queen of DLRC.

Mary Lee, Credit Manager

Mary Lee has been with us since 1994. Mary handles the credit aspects of all orders after they have been received and makes certain that they are prepared properly for the shipping department. If you have any problem concerning your order, including payment, layaways and returns, please contact Mary and she will be happy to assist you. Most orders are shipped within 24 working hours! Mary boasts that she is the longest tenured DLRC employee, though her employment was broken up by a brief hiatus to a state we are not allowed to mention. Email Mary at .

Thomas Scott, Shipping Manager

Thomas, our resident musician, handles all of the outgoing packages and helps maintain the overall flow of the department, making sure orders are processed and sent in a timely manner. Our shipping department strives to be one of the most efficient and helpful in the industry. If there is anything you need concerning your shipment of coins, currency or stamps, please feel free to contact Thomas... he will be happy to help.

Email Shipping at .

Mary Hoffman, Controller
Mary Hoffman handles all things financial here at David Lawrence, from credit issues to legal documents, with a focus on payables. Mary is a Virginia state board-certified CPA and enjoys cheering on the Clemson University Tigers football team with her husband and son, where her daughter is currently a student.

Email Mary Hoffman at .

Greg Bradley, IT Manager

Under Greg's direction, DLRC's IT department accomplishes a mountain of innovation. Greg joined DLRC March 2002 to work directly with John Feigenbaum to help grow our web site into a favorite destination on the Web. Greg mans the western-most office of David Lawrence in Jackson, Mississippi where he relocated after his marriage.

Email the IT Group at if you see anything on our web site that needs attention (new ideas are also always welcome!).