The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously named Tina Eick administrator of the organization, Storm Lake Radio reported February 9.
Eick, who has worked for the organization for seven years, had been deputy director and then interim administrator after the previous administrator, Brian Ohorilko left for employment in the private sector last year.
The board created a search subcommittee that looked at nine candidates, interviewing three. The lead of that subcommittee, Amy Burkhardt, said, “Throughout the feedback received and throughout that process it became very evident that we already have the person in place who is the best candidate to lead our commission forward. And that would be Tina Eick.”
Burkhardt added, “I was just personally impressed not only throughout the interview process, but also throughout two and a half years of personal interactions with Tina as a part of the commission at the way in which in which she carries herself with integrity, and also applies consistency and fairness, she has a clear understanding of the regulations of the state of Iowa as they pertain to this industry.”
Noting that Eick formed strong relationships with staff and throughout the industry, Burkhardt added, “She does work to keep our licensees in compliance without acting in a gotcha type manner, which is really the philosophy of this current commission, and something we really very much appreciate.”
Eick commented, “I’m honored and I’m humbled by all of those comments and those kind words, and your confidence in me, and I really look forward to all the challenges to come.”
