Ainsworth Game Technology Monday announced the promotions of two key personnel members.
Mike Trask will serve as head of studio at Ainsworth’s Austin, Texas location. Sean Evans is the company’s new vice president of marketing and product strategy and will be based at Ainsworth’s Las Vegas office.
Trask has worked at Ainsworth for eight years, most recently serving as vice president of marketing and product strategy in the company’s Las Vegas office. His move to Austin comes after Ainsworth announced in November, 2022, it was partnering with Junto Creations to create Game Development Studio in the Texas state capitol.
“Mike was instrumental in the creation of our San Bao Panadas and San Bao Dragons games,” said Ainsworth’s Chief Technology Officer David Bollesen. “The games premiered in Class II and HHR markets and performance was phenomenal. We debuted them in Class III late last year on our new A-Star RAPTOR cabinet and both titles appeared on the EKG Gaming Report as top new games in the country. This was made possible using Mike’s vision and contributions. I look forward to seeing him continue to grow leveraging instincts and industry knowledge leading the Austin team.”
Trask has played key roles in the introduction of the company’s Historical Horse Racing product, created unique platforms for sharing Ainsworth’s games and messaging, and has led product management across multiple markets.
“I am excited and ready to take on this new challenge,” said Trask. “My passion for games has grown and developed over my time in the industry, and I appreciate the confidence that Ainsworth’s leadership has shown in me as I transition to this new role.”
Evan has more than 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, and previously worked for companies including MindSight Analytics, Eclipse Gaming Systems, and Atlas Gaming.
“Sean will be a steady and energizing influence on our marketing and product management teams,” said Ainsworth’s President of North America Deron Hunsberger in a statement. “His vast knowledge and industry experience make him a welcome addition to Ainsworth, and further illustrates our commitment to hiring great talent as we continue to strengthen our position in the industry. Sean’s leadership will help bring our product offerings to the next level. We could not be more pleased to have him on board.”
“It’s a great opportunity to join this dynamic team,” Evans said. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s success and to spreading our message to the industry. We have a bright future. The recent launch of the top-performing A-Star RAPTOR cabinet and popular San Bao games show the potential of Ainsworth’s next generation of products. I am excited to help guide the strategy as we continue to improve performance.”
