DALLAS, TX.- Heritage Auctions' Sports Department announced today it is adding Chris Nerat, one of the hobby's most respected vintage football memorabilia experts, to its Chicago office.

A Wisconsin native, Nerat accepted the new position to manage sports collectibles consignments and greatly enhance personal service for sports collectibles clients throughout the Midwest.

Nerat, who received his Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2001, has worked in several aspects of the hobby as an author, show promoter and trading card grader. He is highly regarded throughout the hobby as a respected expert in rare, vintage football memorabilia. Nerat has worked primarily out of Heritage's Dallas world headquarters since joining the company nearly a decade ago.

"Having grown up in the Midwest with a great appreciation for the history of sports, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to join the great team we have in our Chicago office," Nerat said. "I'm eager to establish roots in one of the greatest sports cities in the nation."

Nerat begins his new role in September. He may be reached directly at ChrisN@HA.com or 214-409-1615.