ATLANTIC CITY, NJ ヨ October 8, 2007 ヨ 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.
モ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,ヤ stated
Christopher Strano, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. モ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.ヤ
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.
モAC Coin & Slot is focused on increasing our share of the proprietary
slot machine market,ヤ stated Jason Seelig, AC Coin & Slot Executive
Vice President of Corporate Accounts. モ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.ヤ
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 ム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 ᆴ 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 Slottoᆴ Celebrationᆴ,
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 IGTᆴ 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 . |