Gaming Arts Wednesday announced some key personnel changes ahead of G2E 2021.
Effective immediately, Jean Venneman, the company’s current Chief Commercial Officer, has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
“Over the last three and a half years, Jean has played a critical role in the growth of the company,” said Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts, a Las Vegas-based end-to-end gaming technology provider of electronic gaming machines, bingo, keno, and interactive casino promotional systems. “This appointment reflects what has been a natural expansion of responsibility for her within our organization.”
Venneman said, “I’m appreciative of the continued faith that David and Mike have placed in me. The future of Gaming Arts has certainly never been brighter. We have come so far in such a short amount of time and still have great opportunity in front of us.”
In another key appointment, Mike Smykowski has been named Director of Sales. Mike comes to Gaming Arts after a decade-long tenure in gaming sales at Ainsworth Game Technology.
“I have long admired Mike Smykowski as an award-winning gaming sales professional and strategic thinker,” said Dreitzer. “Mike’s a great fit for us. He will add tremendous leadership to our already solid sales team.”
Smykowski said, “I’m honored to be joining Gaming Arts at this pivotal time in their history. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our sales goals in an accelerated manner.”
Smykowski’s appointment is effective October 11, 2021, and subject to any regulatory approvals that may be deemed necessary by applicable jurisdictions.
