Las Vegas-based gaming machine designer and supplier PlayAGS announced today that they have appointed Laura Olson-Reyes Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
“We’re very excited to welcome Laura to the AGS family,” AGS Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Investor Relations Julia Boguslawski said in a statement.
“Her experience in gaming, on both the operator and supplier side, as well as her ability to build brand awareness, her creativity and communications expertise, and her passion for the industry are a powerful combination that will help AGS drives greater momentum in the marketplace.
“The team looks forward to working with Laura on new initiatives to elevate the AGS brand and bring new perspectives to promote our one-of-a-kind products, people, and corporate culture.”
Olson-Reyes brings more than 20 years of professional experience to her new role at AGS, where she will oversee various marketing initiatives, external and internal communications, and community relations.
Olson-Reyes holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from the University of Montana and has held numerous corporate roles over the course of her career, as well as serving as an independent consultant.
Most recently, she spent three years as Executive Director of Community and Corporate Relations for Scientific Games. There, she was responsible for external and internal communications, executive visibility and thought leadership, and corporate social responsibility.
Prior to that that, she served for more than seven years as Senior Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Bally Technologies. The team she led at Bally won 30 awards for excellence in marketing and communications, product marketing oversight, corporate communications, and community relations.
Olson-Reyes’ gaming and technology industry experience also includes marketing roles with gaming operators Caesars Entertainment and Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower.
