Detroit-based JACK Entertainment LLC announced the promotions of Dan Baltz, Alyse Martinelli, Angela Matthews, Jeffery LaFrance and Randy Awdish. Chief Executive Officer Matt Cullen said, “These talented individuals have been instrumental in driving our company’s growth, strategic direction and culture and we’re pleased to be able to recognize those contributions and streamline our branding for continued success. As we look ahead to the future and begin to transition Greektown Casino-Hotel to JACK, we are confident they will enable us to maintain our momentum and achieve our long-term company goals.”
Former Vice President and Chief Information Officer Van Baltz has been promoted to senior vice president and chief information officer. A 25-years-plus veteran of the gaming and hospitality industry, Baltz joined JACK Entertainment in 2015.
Former Vice President of Human Resources Alyse Martinelli has been promoted to senior vice president of human resources. An associate general counsel for AT&T Inc. for 20 years, Martinelli, an attorney, joined JACK Entertainment in March 2017 from the Reel Health Network, a medical technology company, where she was senior vice president and general counsel.
Former Vice President of Slot Operations Angela Matthews has been promoted to senior vice president of gaming and innovation, a newly created position. Matthews, a 20-year gaming industry veteran, will be the corporate lead for all gaming within the company, including slots, table games, poker, iGaming and racing operations. She joined JACK Entertainment in 2016.
Former Vice President of Marketing at Greektown Casino-Hotel Jeffery LaFrance has been named vice president of marketing and public relations for JACK Entertainment. LaFrance, a 13-year industry veteran, will be responsible for public relations, social media strategy, online marketing initiatives, ClubJACK Partner Rewards program and cross-property promotions.
Former General Counsel of Greektown Casino-Hotel Randy Awdish has been named deputy general counsel for JACK Entertainment. He will assist in leading all legal activities, including contracts, litigation matters, real estate transactions, corporate governance and regulatory matters. He joined JACK Entertainment in 2014.
Former Director of Gaming Operations Adam Suliman has been named vice president of ancillary gaming and innovation, responsible for iGaming, innovation, racing and the internal process improvements team, Mousetrap. Prior to joining JACK Entertainment in 2010, Suliman served as director of business consulting at Quicken Loans Inc. for six years.
