LAS VEGAS (July 23, 2025) – Ainsworth Game Technology (“AGT” “Ainsworth” “the Company”) has undertaken a critical realignment within its sales, marketing, and product management functions in its continued efforts to transform itself as a top industry supplier and increase stakeholder value.
Key appointments have been made, with long-term Ainsworth veterans being promoted to leadership positions in the sales department. Chris Calitri, a veteran of the racing and gaming industry with over eight years at Ainsworth, has been promoted to Director of Historical Horse Racing (HHR), where he will oversee the commercialization of the Company’s HHR system and portfolio of games. Gary Fairchild, who has held roles of increasing responsibility at Ainsworth for over nine years, with over 17 years in the industry, will now serve as Regional Sales Director – West for the Company, and Jack Valadez, with over 20 years of experience on both the operator and manufacturing sides of the industry, will serve as Regional Sales Director – East.
“We are proud to have so much talent on our team here at Ainsworth, and to make these well-deserved internal promotions,” said Sean Evans, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Strategy for Ainsworth. “Chris, Gary, and Jack bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to these roles, and with their history in their regions and with the Company, they will be able to hit the ground running as they focus their teams on customer support and success.”
Marketing and Product Management, both departments that are critical in supporting the sales and product functions of the Company, will also benefit from new day-to-day leadership as industry and Company veterans take on those roles. Lesley Hodges, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, will take on the role of Senior Director of Marketing, while Jeannette Lima, with over eight years in varying roles at Ainsworth, has been promoted to Director of Product Management and Strategy.
“Lesley and Jeannette have been supporting our marketing and product initiatives for some time now, and we are happy to formalize their roles as the heads of these departments. Ensuring that we deliver the games that the market is asking for and support our customers and our sales team with effective marketing strategies and programs is important to the growth of the Company. With these appointments we aim to show our customers and players that we are listening to their feedback and working to deliver products that energize their experience, along with the tools and support our customers need to promote their success,” continued Evans. “With this realignment of our teams, we have added a new level of focus to each of these areas. We expect our customers and players to experience an increase in the performance of Ainsworth’s products and service as we strive to grow Ainsworth’s presence, promote the brand, and reinforce our relationships across the industry.”