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IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced Patrick Haller has joined the organisation as vice president of global marketing, communications, and membership. Haller brings an extensive background in association…

Scott Avery, COO of Apple Industries for more than a decade, has been promoted to president of the company. Avery was instrumental in the global marketing strategy for Apple’s 'Face Place' brand of products, leading to…

Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) has added legendary pinball designer Steve Ritchie to its growing team of talented designers. Ritchie's illustrious career spans 47 years in the gaming industry starting in 1974 with Atari Inc. Known as the…

Embed, a leader in cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has appointed Kash Ahmad as chief management consultant, North & South America. Kash Ahmad has a 25-year…

After over forty years in the amusement Business, Rick Kirby will be transitioning out of the amusement side of the industry and will now focus on his new role as executive vice president of Betson Gaming. Rick started his amusement…

Betson Enterprises is pleased to announce that Ray Borges has joined the company as anamusement sales representative. As an industry veteran with over 27 years of experience, Ray will handle sales out of the New England office. “Ray…

Spider Entertainment has appointed Sally Reynolds as chief operating officer. The appointment is the company’s first major hire and is a Group role that covers both the attraction business and the strategy services division. Since 2017,…

Stern Pinball, Inc. has announced that Tom Kopera will be joining as director of mechanical engineering, effective immediately. In his new role, Tom will lead mechanical engineering, the whitewood lab, the model shop, and the bill of…

Trifecta Management Group (TMG), a leading entertainment/restaurant concept development and management firm, has announced the promotion of Rebecca Metzner to director of sales & marketing. Metzner has quickly become a vital part of…

The International Board of Directors for the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has selected Lindsey Nelson, CAE to serve as the next Executive Director. The Board of Directors selected Nelson following a 6-month comprehensive global…