Music & Games

Stern Pinball announces leadership changes

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December 20, 2022

Gary Stern, founder of Stern Pinball Inc., will step down as CEO and will be replaced by Seth Davis, who joined the company in October 2021 as president. The change is one of several recently announced in a company news release.

Stern will continue as chairman of the board and remain a controlling shareholder, along with Dave Peterson, who will continue to serve as vice chairman of the board.

After 35 years of service, Michael O'Donnell will retire as chief financial officer and will remain a shareholder and continue to serve as a board member. He will also lead special projects and assist with the transition of the CFO role.

Nick Parfitt will join the company as CFO, bringing more than 20 years of financial, accounting, strategic and growth management experience.

Shelley Sax-Eldridge, who is one of the longest serving employees at Stern Pinball, also announced her retirement after more than 36 years of service.