AGA announces Freeman to be next president and CEO

AGA (American Gaming Association) made an announcement today that Geoff Freeman, who is a respected professional from Washington Association, is going to be made the new CEO and president of the association. The changes are going to take effect from July 1, 2013.

With Freeman, the AGA is going to get a 16-year experience of leading the Washington Association and managing its public affairs. He has been a part of several complex campaigns related to industrial issues, which have involved their repositioning and reshaping. He was also involved in passing several major legislations.

Richard Haddrill, who is the Chairman of Bally Technologies Inc, said, “There is a lot of excitement at AGA with this news of Geoff becoming the CEO and President. We look forward to work with him in the coming period. He is quite energetic and at the same time, thoughtful as well. The best part for us is that he has a good understanding of our industry. His excellent understanding of public policy and extensive Washington relationship network will work for the association. He also has the skills for building coalitions and executing top campaigns.”

Freeman also issued a statement. He said, “It is an honor to be given an opportunity for building on the many successes of the AGA. It would be a great challenge of working with its effective outlook in the gambling industry. As gaming continues to march ahead, I would be hoping to make sure that the industry thrives in the coming years.”

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