AGS Wednesday announced the appointment of David Jacques as the company’s new Vice President of Table Games Engineering. Jacques, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the gaming technology sector, will report to John Hemberger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Table Products.
In this role, Jacques will be responsible for leading AGS’s Table Games Engineering team, driving design and product development, project engineering, and new-product introductions. His responsibilities also include supplier technical support, risk and asset management, and overseeing continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives within the Table Games Division. Jacques will work closely with senior leadership to set strategic plans and objectives, ensuring that AGS continues to meet its business and customer goals with innovative and high-quality table game products.
“David’s wealth of experience and proven leadership in table game technology make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said John Hemberger. “His expertise in product development, engineering, and strategic planning aligns perfectly with AGS’s commitment to delivering exceptional products to our casino partners.”
Prior to joining AGS, Jacques served as Senior Director of Software Development at Light & Wonder for four years and Director of Software Development for nearly four years. He also held the role of Chief Technology Officer at DEQ Systems, a gaming-technology company specializing in bonusing systems for table games, for 12 years.
David Jacques’s extensive background in both product development and engineering management in the gaming industry make him highly qualified to lead AGS’ Table Games Engineering team into its next phase of innovation and growth.