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Leading
slot manufacturer hires industry veterans and experienced managers
to sustain increased slot placements
ATLANTIC CITY,
NJ – October 8, 2007 – AC Coin & Slot, a leader in
proprietary leased bonusing slot machines, today announced the
hiring of a new tier of regional managers as part of the company's
plan to strengthen customer service and support for its growing
line of proprietary slot machines. The addition of three new regional
managers completes a two-year initiative in which the total number
of sales representatives serving AC Coin & Slot customers
was doubled.
This initiative corresponds
with a significant increase in demand for proprietary AC Coin
& Slot bonusing slot machines, evidenced by a 79 percent increase
over the past three years in the number of games simultaneously
leased across the United States and by the company's rapid expansion
throughout Canada.
“The casino industry is
evolving rapidly. With the introduction of new technologies and
sophisticated tools for the analysis of slot product offerings,
our company needs to be ready for the customer needs of today
and tomorrow,” stated Christopher Strano, Vice President of Sales
and Marketing. “We are only successful when our products perform
well for our casino partners. Hiring experienced and educated
professionals will keep our business growing and will ensure our
partners consistent success with our products.”
AC Coin & Slot's newly
appointed regional managers, Trent R. Looney, Todd M. Mick, and
John E. Molinaro, strengthen the company's existing lineup of
23 account managers across North America. This new level of management
will serve to keep regional business strategies and market dynamics
in close alignment with the company's overall business objectives.
“AC Coin & Slot is
focused on increasing our share of the proprietary slot machine
market,” stated Jason Seelig, AC Coin & Slot Executive Vice
President of Corporate Accounts. “Exceptional customer service
is an essential factor in achieving and sustaining that goal.
Adding experienced and talented managers like Trent, Todd and
John to our team ensures that we are in the best position to establish
ourselves as the leading proprietary slot manufacturer in North
America.”
Trent R. Looney
Trent Looney will be responsible
for AC Coin & Slot's corporate and southern operations and
will be based in Las Vegas, NV. Looney is an experienced sales
and casino industry professional with an 18-year track record
of sales success. Prior to joining AC Coin & Slot, Looney
worked as director of corporate account sales for Progressive
Gaming Corporation in Las Vegas, NV, where he linked progressive
slot and table game products and oversaw the launch of 17 new
products. He also held the position of corporate development manager
for Mikohn Gaming Corporation in Biloxi, MS, where he was named
‘Sales Executive of the Year' for two years. Looney graduated
Magna cum Laude from the University of Las Vegas and is currently
attending an executive MBA program. He is also a black belt in
Kajunken Bo and American Kenpo Karate.
Todd M. Mick
Todd Mick will be responsible
for AC Coin & Slot's northeast operations and will be based
out of the company's corporate headquarters in Pleasantville,
NJ. Mick boasts more than 17 years of experience in sales management
in the automotive industry, where he demonstrated strengths in
the implementation of innovative and proactive sales, marketing,
finance, and advertising programs. Prior to joining AC Coin &
Slot, Mick worked as general sales manager for Chevrolet Inc.
in Bridgeton, NJ, where he was directly responsible for turning
a struggling General Motors dealership into a successful profit
center by increasing sales by 20 percent. Mick has completed numerous
management training courses on performance improvement, management
principles, multicultural marketing, retail marketing and maximizing
team performance.
John E. Molinaro
John Molinaro will be responsible
for AC Coin & Slot's tribal, Midwest and British Columbian
operations and will be stationed in Las Vegas, NV. Molinaro is
highly-regarded in the gaming industry, having spent 16 years
in slot operations in the Las Vegas area. Molinaro's prior experience
includes a five-year position as director of slot operations at
MGM/Mirage, where he was responsible for analysis and management
of all gaming devices, player tracking and progressive systems.
He also worked as an independent consultant for IGT/Navegante
Group, where he provided training, installation, and performed
operational audits to determine overall property compatibility
with IGT systems. Most recently, Molinaro held the position of
director of technical operations for Cyberview Technology, where
he was responsible for the development and execution of all aspects
of operations, including structure, policies, staffing and planning.
About AC Coin &
Slot
AC Coin & Slot ®
is one of the leading slot manufacturers and diversified casino
supply companies in the United States and holds over 180 gaming
licenses in all major gaming jurisdictions in North America and
the Caribbean. From its early start in 1978 to the recent launch
of its Super Slotto® Celebration®, AC Coin & Slot
continues to drive the evolution of the gaming industry with innovation
in proprietary bonusing slot machines, custom interior casino
signage, slot bases and ergonomic seating.
AC Coin & Slot is the
exclusive distributor of IGT® gaming devices in Atlantic City
and the Caribbean and utilizes proven IGT pay tables in all bonusing
slot machines. For further information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit www.ac-coin.com
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Media Contact:
Matt Donaruma
For AC Coin & Slot
215-867-8600 ext. 257
mdonaruma@garfieldgroup.com
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