Leading Executives in Pawn Shops
Rick L. Wessel
Chief Executive Officer & Vice-Chairman, FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
Longtime chief executive who led FirstCash’s global expansion; in August 2025 the company completed its acquisition of H&T Group, taking the footprint to 3,300+ pawn locations worldwide.
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T. Brent Stuart
President & Chief Operating Officer, FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
Oversees day-to-day operations across the U.S., Latin America and, post-H&T deal, the U.K.; former Cash America CEO who became FirstCash’s President & COO after the 2016 merger.
R. Douglas Orr
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
Long-serving finance chief (CFO since 2003) who steers capital allocation, M&A finance and investor relations for the world’s largest public pawn operator.
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Lachlan P. Given
Chief Executive Officer, EZCORP, Inc.
Appointed CEO in March 2022; has accelerated growth in Latin America, including 2025’s 40‑store acquisition in Mexico.
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John Blair Powell, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer, EZCORP, Inc.
Three‑decade EZCORP veteran who rose from store level to the C‑suite; as COO he leads global pawn store operations and field execution.
Tim Jugmans
Chief Financial Officer, EZCORP, Inc.
Finance leader at EZCORP; also serves as non‑executive chairman of Cash Converters International, reflecting deep sector reach.
Peter Kenyon
Chief Executive Officer, Ramsdens Holdings PLC
Veteran U.K. executive overseeing one of the market’s most diversified pawnbroking, jewelry retail and FX businesses; delivered record interim results in 1H FY25.
Chris Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer, H&T Group plc (a FirstCash company)
CEO of the U.K.’s largest pawnbroker; led H&T through 2024–2025 performance gains ahead of the August 2025 closing of its acquisition by FirstCash.
Sam Budiselik
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX: CCV)
Managing Director & CEO of the ASX‑listed global pawnbroking and consumer finance group; driving a strategic push to acquire franchise stores and grow earnings.
Dewey Burke
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Luxury Asset Capital (Borro, Beverly Loan Company, New York Loan Company)
Founder & CEO of the nation’s largest privately held luxury asset‑backed lender, operating Borro and heritage luxury pawn brands coast to coast.
Michael Mack
Owner & Chief Executive, Max Pawn (Las Vegas)
Fourth‑generation pawnbroker and owner recognized as the National Pawnbrokers Association’s 2021 Pawnbroker of the Year; a leader in luxury‑focused pawnbroking.
Rick Harrison
Owner, Gold & Silver Pawn Shop (Las Vegas)
Owner of the iconic Gold & Silver Pawn and star of “Pawn Stars,” he’s arguably the industry’s best‑known operator, running the shop since 1989.
Les Gold
Founder & Owner, American Jewelry & Loan (Detroit)
Founder of one of America’s largest single‑market pawn operations and co‑star of “Hardcore Pawn,” known for retail scale and community engagement.
Brad Rixmann
Founder & Owner, Pawn America
Founder and owner of the Upper Midwest chain; guided the company through a 2017 Chapter 11 reorganization to continue multi‑state operations.
Bill Dawson
Chief Executive Officer; President, NPA (2025–2026), Picasso Pawn (LDPM, Inc.) / National Pawnbrokers Association
CEO of Picasso Pawn and 2025–2026 President of the National Pawnbrokers Association; known for consolidating independent stores under the Picasso brand.
Dickie Smith
Owner, Dick’s Pawn Superstore (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Owner of a five‑location ‘superstore’ model in South Carolina; honored with the NPA’s 2025 Outstanding Pawn Image Award for brand leadership.
Adam Anundi
Co‑Owner & President, Capital Pawn (Oregon)
Co‑owner who scaled Capital Pawn to multiple Willamette Valley locations; recognized by the NPA in 2025 for outstanding community relations.
Beth Anundi
Co‑Owner; President, Oregon Pawnbrokers Association, Capital Pawn (Oregon)
Co‑owner of Capital Pawn and current Oregon Pawnbrokers Association president; frequent NPA presenter and advocate for ethical, modern pawn retail.
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Tara Kaminsky
Executive, EZ Pawn Corp; NPA Officer, EZ Pawn Corp (New York City)
Third‑generation pawnbroker helping lead NYC’s family‑owned EZ Pawn Corp across 16 locations; serves as an executive officer on the NPA Board.
Blair Powell
Chief Operating Officer (Global Operations), EZCORP, Inc.
As COO and former Global Pawn president, he’s widely respected as the field‑operations architect behind EZCORP’s multi‑country store performance.
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