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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Erik Gilly has joined Namco America's Product Strategy division as a promotion specialist. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, where he studied marketing and advertising. Gilly recently worked at the amusement company in a temporary post.
Namco's Product Strategy division was launched about four years ago to research and develop commercial amusement products primarily for North American consumption. Frank Cosentino is senior vice-president of the strategic division.
"In the time Erik has spent with us as a temp, he has demonstrated a great work ethic and the willingness to do whatever the team needs to get things done," Cosentino said.
Among his myriad duties, Gilly will be involved in product and market research, game testing and the development of Namco America's upcoming e-commerce website. Email egilly@namcoamerica.com.