A recognized expert in the sports collectibles industry, Joe Orlando was an advanced collector of sports cards and memorabilia for over 35 years before joining Heritage as Executive Vice President, Sports. He attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, where he studied communications and was the starting catcher for the baseball team before entering a brief stint in the minor leagues. Orlando went on to attain a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in Southern California in 1999 before joining Collectors Universe, Inc., the parent company of PSA, recognized as the largest trading card and sports memorabilia authentication and grading service in the hobby.

Over a 22-year period, Orlando helped develop authentication/grading standards for various collectible types and wrote hundreds of articles, including collecting guides, for the company as part of their educational content efforts. He served as the president of PSA from 2002 through 2018 and was later appointed CEO and President of Collectors Universe, Inc., ultimately guiding the company through a successful public-to-private acquisition. 

Additionally, Orlando has helped author numerous collectibles books. He was also editor-in-chief of the nationally-distributed magazine Sports Market Report (SMR), which under Orlando's direction developed into a leading resource in the market. Orlando has appeared on various radio and television programs as a hobby expert, including ESPN's award-winning program “Outside the Lines,” HBO's “Real Sports,” and Fox Business Network as the featured guest. 

Prior to joining Heritage Auctions, Ana Wroblaski has been involved in the jewelry business on various levels since 1999. Born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles, she joined John Moran Auctioneers in Pasadena during 2011 to take charge of their growing jewelry department. Previously, Ana spent five years at Bonham’s and Butterfield’s Los Angeles, first starting as assistant to the senior specialist before she was promoted to a specialist, appraising and cataloging jewelry that ranged from antique to modern.

Once Ana got a taste of working with precious metals on her own, she served as an apprentice with a master jeweler in the Downtown Los Angeles Jewelry District. Focusing on minerals and gems, she then went on to fabricate and design jewelry for her own line and others as well. Ana is a Graduate Gemologist, earning her diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), an Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) and is constantly continuing her education by attending workshops and seminars to stay abreast of treatments, new mine discoveries and current style trends in the jewelry world.  

Ana has earned and stays current with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and is currently working on the accreditation curriculum with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).

Carolyn Mani's background includes twenty-four years of experience in both live and online auctions, as well as an extensive background in appraising and vetting Furniture and Decorative Arts, Fine Art, Collectibles, Musical Instruments and Entertainment Memorabilia. 

Prior to joining Heritage, Carolyn was Director and Auctioneer at Bonhams (Butterfields).  She oversaw the estate department for more than ten years, established a proven track record in working with large consignments and institutions and was an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). She is currently a certified USPAP appraiser.  

Most recently, she has brought to auction the celebrity estates of Shirley Temple Black, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Trini Lopez and Phyllis McGuire with outstanding white glove results. 

As an auctioneer she has raised millions of dollars and provided auction services to numerous charities including John Wayne Cancer Society, Stars for a Cause, The LOOC foundation, Wheels for Humanity, The Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers, The Chrysalis Foundation, Project Angel Food, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, Ed Asner Family Foundation and many others.

After studying at Clark University in Massachusetts and Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, Frank joined the auction staff at New York-based Acker Merrall & Condit in 1998. In 2003 he joined Bonhams & Butterfield as Director of Fine & Rare Wines, becoming International Director in November of 2006 and taking on a revised role focused on making the Wine department there a global entity, paying particular attention to markets in the US and Hong Kong, where, in April of 2008, he held the first wine sale in more than 17 years. Over the course of the following year and a half Frank was in Hong Kong on a monthly basis, working not only on wine auction, but also spending a good deal of time working with the government in Hong Kong to develop appropriate policy around the business. His experience in the industry is across all phases of the business, from business development, to marketing, to sales, consignments and customer service, with a decidedly hands on approach. As early as 2000, Who What Where magazine published a feature story spotlighting Frank, his rise in the world of fine wines and his success orchestrating auctions. It said, in part: "Martell has rapidly established himself as a superstar in the world of wine... his future seems extremely bright." He has since been featured on CBS News, MSNBC, CNN, and CNBC's "Squawk Box" as an expert in the field and was cast in a primary role in John Cleese's documentary, "Wine for the confused."

Diane D'Amato is the Director of Luxury Accessories and Private Sales at Luxury Boutique. Diane established her reputation in the luxury accessories world through high-profile positions at Hermès of Paris and Louis Vuitton. Her buying trips to Paris played a key role in setting market trends in the United States where she oversaw more than $20 million in annual sales. Diane specializes in creating exclusive marketing partnerships and fostering loyal client relationships. Based in New York, she is an integral part of the talent-rich Heritage team, where she assists consignors and collectors with appraisals and supervises the category’s double-digit growth. Diane is also a sought-after speaker, available to lecture on handbag trends. 

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Diane has used her expertise to support extensive charitable fundraising, organizing sales that have benefited organizations such as the Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, FATE (Foundation for Autism Training & Education), Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital just to name a few.

Gina D’Onofrio’s experience encompasses jewelry design and production,
appraisals, buying and selling of contemporary, antique and period jewelry,
sales and management, with work in the retail, auction, design and
manufacturing sectors of the jewelry industry since 1985.

She received her Master Gemologist Appraiser® designation, upon
completion of appraisal studies, written and practical examinations and peer
appraisal report review with the American Society of Appraisers. In addition,
she was awarded the Certified Master Appraiser designation with the National
Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

For two decades Gina operated an independent gemological laboratory
and appraisal service, catering to private individuals, banks, trusts,
nonprofit organizations, insurance companies, legal firms and the jewelry trade
in the greater Los Angeles area. She received Los Angeles Magazine's coveted
"Best in LA" award for her Jewelry Appraisal Services.

Ms. D’Onofrio is passionate about jewelry history and
education, having conducted presentations and speeches about appraisal and
jewelry related topics to the Gemological, Institute of America, American Gem
Society, American Society of Jewelry Historians, and numerous other appraisal
and industry organizations. She also provides entertaining and informative
talks to corporate, non-profit and private organizations.  Gina Serves on the board for the Accredited
Gemologists Association, is past Gems and Jewelry Education Chair and Vice
Chair of the Gems & Jewelry committee for the American Society of
Appraisers.

Born and raised in the United States, Josh Hendizadeh has always had a huge passion for watches, whether it be a simple Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso or Philippe Dufour’s Duality. A vintage watch collector for the last decade or so, he has recently expanded his collection by adding select modern pieces. When the opportunity arose to open and curate a watch department for the Rago/Wright Auction House in Chicago, Josh took the leap and left his budding real estate career. Since then, he has helped watch startup Bezel grow from strength to strength and has written extensively for Watchonista. In search of his true passion, Josh decided to leave Bezel and join HA in order to work on and hunt the best vintage watches on the planet.

Josh has an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA in History from UCLA; both Summa Cumm Laude.

Jax Strobel joined Heritage Auctions in 2022 . Residing in Los Angeles, California, and a graduate of the University of Southern California. Jax Strobel brings over 20 years of expertise in business development, sales, and operations. In his role leading celebrity outreach, Jax engages with top talent and professionals within the entertainment industry as well as with high-net-worth individuals. He focuses on utilizing Heritage’s extensive resources and experts in over 50 collectable categories to help clients achieve maximum value for their estates and assets at auction, all while preserving their legacies and sharing their unique stories. As the Director of Studio Relations, Jax manages key partnerships with the industry's top production companies and studios, bringing iconic props and memorabilia from celebrated movies and television shows to collectors and fans through unforgettable auction events.

Julia Batlle joined Heritage Auctions’ to lead Business Development in our Entertainment  & Pop Culture category, leveraging a strong industry network and a deep passion for entertainment to her role.

Before joining Heritage, Julia spent over six years at William Morris Endeavor (WME), where she began in the mailroom and rose to Chief of Staff in the Talent department.
At WME, she played a central role in coordinating talent signings, strategic initiatives, and brand partnerships, supporting a roster of world-renowned clients including Adam Sandler, Christian Bale, Halle Berry, Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg, and Ryan Reynolds.

A Miami native, Julia holds a B.A. in Journalism from Southern Methodist University, with minors in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship and Italian. Her background, energy, and insider experience uniquely position her to bridge the worlds of Hollywood and collectibles with insight and creativity.

Charles Shultz, Director of Trusts & Estates in Heritage Auctions’ Beverly Hills Notable Estates group, has more than thirty years of experience in estate law, fiduciary consulting, and trust administration. His work spans the full spectrum of Heritage Auctions services, from insurance and estate appraisals to charitable giving and thoughtful liquidation or rotation of fine art and collectibles, helping collectors and families find the right solution for addressing collections during life and after death.

In this capacity, Charles serves clients and assists attorneys, accountants, executors, financial advisors, trust companies, agents, and business managers with their clients’ needs throughout California and nationally. He works closely with these same fiduciary professionals to meet the evolving needs of high-net-worth families and individuals. 

Before joining Heritage, Charles served as Senior Vice President and Chief Fiduciary Officer at City National Bank, where he played a key role in strengthening trust services across all 50 states. He advised on legal strategy, estate settlement, governance, and risk management while spearheading major initiatives, including legislative reform in Tennessee to modernize trust administration. 

Charles’ passion for T&E and his roots as an estate planning attorney stem from his desire to help families address issues and plan for the future. He is a proud UCLA graduate and earned his law degree from Loyola Law School. He later completed his Master of Laws in Taxation at NYU School of Law.