Andre Lawless Launches EntertainmentAmusement Marketing Firm

by Tim Sanford

May 13, 2019

Andre Lawless CARLSBAD, CA Industry veteran Andre Lawless has announced his formation of Lawless Marketing to serve manufacturers, operators and locations in…

Stern Pinball Names Ryan Cravens Director Of North American Sales

by Tim Sanford

May 13, 2019

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL Stern Pinball has appointed Ryan Cravens as director of North American commercial sales. He will be responsible for servicing and…

NAMA Expands Annual Fly-In Program With Day-Long Advocacy Summit Encourages Early Arrival

by Emily Jed

May 10, 2019

CHICAGO The National Automatic Merchandising Association has expanded its annual legislative Fly-In taking place at the Georgetown Fairmont Hotel here with a…

Mike Goscinski Joins NAMA As Federal And State Affairs Director

by Emily Jed

May 2, 2019

Mike Goscinski CHICAGO -- Mike Goscinski will oversee day-to-day legislative and regulatory advocacy work including serving as a presence on Capitol Hill in…

General Mills Honors Burdette Beckmanns Mike Kelley As Broker Of The Year

by Emily Jed

May 1, 2019

WELL DONE! Cyndi Brodt of General Mills presents Broker of the Year award to Mike Kelley during NAMA Show in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS General Mills Inc. recognized…

NCA Names Lynn Wylie Senior Director Of Industry Affairs

by Emily Jed

April 17, 2019

WASHINGTON -- The National Confectioners Association has named Lynn Wylie senior director of industry affairs, a new position. She will be focused on building…

Royal Cup Promotes Chip Wann To COO

by Emily Jed

Chip Wann BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Royal Cup Inc., a roaster and office coffee service operator based here, has promoted its current chief financial officer Chip Wann…

Bryan Morford Advances To Wilbur Curtis CEO

by Tim Sanford

April 9, 2019

MONTEBELLO, CA Wilbur Curtis Co. reports its promotion of Bryan Morford to chief executive officer. Morford is a veteran of the Wilbur Curtis organization…

PepsiCos Steven Williams Advances To North America CEO

by Emily Jed

April 7, 2019

Steven Williams PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. has appointed Steven Williams, currently senior vice-president and chief commercial officer for Frito-Lay's U.S.

Former USAT Sales Exec Cecil Ledesma Joins Gimme

by Emily Jed

April 3, 2019

Cecil Ledesma ATLANTA Vending and cashless industry veteran Cecil Ledesma has joined Gimme as vice-president of strategic partnerships. He will focus on…

New Jersey Attractions Industry Veteran Robert Hoban Dies At 62

by Tim Sanford

March 21, 2019

Robert J. Hoban GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ -- The New Jersey Amusement Association reports that Robert John Hoban died here on March 20. Born in Passaic, NJ, Hoban…

Kristen Keenan Joins NAMA As Meetings And Events Director

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

Kristen Keenan CHICAGO The National Automatic Merchandising Association has appointed Kristen Keenan director of meetings and events. Her responsibilities…

Lavit Promotes Carol Downs To Lead National Accounts Expands Partnership With National Coffee

by Emily Jed

March 11, 2019

NEW YORK CITY -- Carol Downs has advanced to Lavit LLC's director of national accounts from her previous post as regional sales manager. The company also…

Tri-State Vending Association Plans First Annual Bill Buckholz Service Technician Class April 6

by Emily Jed

March 11, 2019

Bill Buckholz KING OF PRUSSIA, PA -- The Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council will host its first annual service technician class in honor of late…

National ATM Council Honors Rep Carolyn Maloney In NYC March 20

by Tim Sanford

March 10, 2019

NEW YORK CITY The National ATM Council is inviting industry members and supporters to take part in a cocktail-hour fundraiser reception here on March 20 in…

Seninsky Plans Webinar On IAAPA FEC Benchmark Report For Mar 19

by Tim Sanford

March 7, 2019

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Frank (the Crank) Seninsky of Amusement Entertainment Management (AEM) reports that he has read through the International Association of…

Tabor Carlton Advances To Marketing Director With LAI Games

by Tim Sanford

March 6, 2019

Tabor Carlton DALLAS, TX LAI Games has announced the promotion of Tabor Carlton to the post of marketing director. He succeeds Mark Easte, who recently…

Atlantic Coast Exposition Makes Honoring Veterans Its 2019 Theme

by Tim Sanford

February 28, 2019

MYRTLE BEACH, SC The 2019 Atlantic Coast Exposition will be held at the Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation here from Oct. 10 through 12, and show director…

Sacoa CEO Plans To Attend Face2Face Entertainment Confab In March

by Tim Sanford

February 28, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Sacoa Debit Card System reports that Sebastian Mochkovsky, chief executive of Sacoa USA, will participate in the upcoming 2019 Face2Face…

Coca-Cola Co Names Lisa Chang Chief People Officer

by Emily Jed

February 18, 2019

Lisa Chang ATLANTA -- Lisa Chang has joined Coca-Cola Co. as chief people officer, overseeing the company's global human resources operations. Chang most…