BMM announces Steve DuCharme as Chairman of Compliance Committee
BMM announces Steve DuCharme as Chairman of Compliance Committee
BMM announced today that Steve DuCharme has been appointed as the Chairman of BMM’s Compliance Committee. Mr. DuCharme, who begins his role immediately, was previously employed in gaming regulatory and law enforcement positions for 30 years, including 10 years as a member of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board and two years as its chairman. In addition, he served one term as the Chairman of the International Association of Gaming Regulators prior to his retirement in 2001. “As BMM continues to grow globally, we are delighted to add someone of Steve’s caliber and vast experience to oversee our corporate Compliance Committee. Steve’s unique insight and knowledge will be of great value to our team as we move forward,” said Group CEO & President, Martin Storm. Mr. DuCharme was first appointed to the Nevada State Gaming Control Board by Nevada Governor Bob Miller, and later served a two-year term as Chairman. He began his career in law enforcement in 1970 and he spent 20 years in various positions with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Mr. DuCharme earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and earned an Associate degree in Law Enforcement from Clark County Community College. Mr. DuCharme commented, “I look forward to helping guide BMM on regulatory compliance matters going forward. In recent months, I have been extremely impressed by BMM’s commitment to excellence and uncompromising standards when it comes to working with the various jurisdictions worldwide. Clearly BMM understands the need to prioritize and strengthen these relationships in an effort to be more effective in its role as a global independent testlab.” In addition to his role as Committee Chairman, Steve will also serve as a key advisor to BMM on other strategic regulatory and compliance...
Read MoreBMM forecasts record EBITDA performance In 2011
BMM Global CEO & President Martin Storm announced today that BMM was enjoying its best ever financial performance in 2011. Operating from twelve countries, BMM is one of only two private test labs providing product certifications for gaming manufacturers globally. “BMM is growing at an impressive rate with significant year-on-year EBITDA growth. Just seven and a half months into 2011 BMM surpassed its 2010 EBITDA performance (that was our second best performance ever). There is no doubt that 2011 will deliver a record financial performance,” said Storm. “We have achieved major wins in every market and expanded our market coverage in line with new jurisdictional openings, worldwide. Importantly, the largest manufacturers continue to bring more of their business to BMM. These outcomes are particularly satisfying in BMM’s 30th anniversary year,” continued Storm. “Recently, BMM has won several important RFP’s in North America including contracts in Ohio, Illinois and with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). Clearly there is a great deal of support and confidence with BMM in North America, as customers experience a new level of service and commitment to quality that BMM offers” said Storm. “This support and confidence has translated into real growth at BMM and key leadership hires in North America with the recent additions of Mike Dreitzer as COO, Alisha Ray as VP Compliance and Travis Foley as VP Operations to run our lab. Having both Travis and Rich Williamson, the 30-year gaming lab and regulatory veteran from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, brings the highest level of compliance leadership in the North American gaming testing market,” concluded...
Read MoreBMM names Alisha Ray as VP, Compliance – Americas
BMM International is pleased to announce today that Alisha Ray has accepted the role of Vice President, Compliance – Americas. Alisha comes to BMM from IGT where she was a leader in Product Compliance, working with jurisdictions throughout North America in support of IGT’s extensive product rollouts. In her new position, Alisha will be responsible for BMM’s Technical Compliance function. She will also take a lead role in governmental relations for BMM. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Alisha’s talent and experience join the team. Going forward she will play a pivotal leadership role in the continued development of our business. Alisha will be especially critical to helping BMM work closer and more effectively with regulatory bodies.” said Mike Dreitzer, COO for BMM, Americas. “I am very excited about this opportunity. BMM has been a global leader and innovator in compliance testing for thirty years. I look forward to making a significant contribution to BMM’s growth in North and South America”, said Alisha Ray. Martin Storm, Global CEO and President for BMM added, “I am so pleased to have Alisha join our Americas executive team. Regulators around North America have worked closely with her for many years. They respect Alisha and they like working with her. As a technology and regulatory expert she has helped the regulators and labs frame their requirements and standards and we look forward to similar leadership here at BMM.” Prior to her tenure at IGT Alisha was VP of Compliance for Progressive Gaming International Corporation (PGIC) where she was responsible for all compliance functions for the Company. Alisha Ray, VP, Compliance – Americas, can be contacted at alisha.ray@bmm.com or at the BMM Las Vegas Headquarters on 702 407...
Read MoreBMM names Travis Foley as VP, Operations – Americas
BMM International is pleased to announce today that Travis Foley has accepted the role of Vice President, Operations – Americas. Travis comes to BMM from his role as Technology Chief for the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) lab, where he led that group through a period of unprecedented growth over the course of a 13-year career at the NGCB. In his new role, Travis will be directly responsible for all testing and service delivery in the Americas. “I am very pleased to welcome Travis Foley to BMM. Travis has been an important and influential leader in the gaming industry for many years and we truly welcome him as a key contributor to BMM going forward. I have great confidence in Travis’ ability to lead the operations team with great skill, knowledge and efficiency, particularly at this critical time when the market is demanding more choices in test-lab services,” said Mike Dreitzer, COO, BMM – Americas. Travis Foley added, “This is a great opportunity for me to become a part of BMM’s leadership group in the Americas. I look forward to working closely with the team as we continue to grow our service presence in North America’s most important gaming jurisdictions.” “I am very proud to have Travis join our Americas executive team. Travis brings many years of experience working with manufacturers and government to achieve great outcomes. Combining Travis’ experience in the Nevada lab with the balance of our senior executive team, BMM has established the most experienced test-lab leadership team in the world,” noted Martin Storm, Global CEO and President for BMM. Travis Foley, VP Operations – Americas, can be contacted at travis.foley@bmm.com or at the BMM Las Vegas Headquarters on 702 407...
Read MoreCEO Storm announces Wendy Anderson as Vice President, Marketing & People
Martin Storm, CEO & Group President, announced today that Wendy Anderson has taken on global responsibility for BMM’s Marketing and People (HR) functions. Wendy was most recently VP Operations for BMM North America where she worked closely with Rich Williamson and Service Delivery/Technical Compliance. Wendy notably led the critical hiring of new staff to strengthen BMM North America service delivery during the economic financial collapse and recession in the USA. She has built a reputation for leadership and collaboration, working strongly in partnership with all BMM stakeholders. In her new role, Wendy will work closely with Storm and the BMM executive to establish the global marketing and people programs to support One BMM, and also play a dual role of supporting the Americas for both functions. Wendy has been responsible for a number of Marketing functions over the years so is well prepared for the new role. Wendy’s company Ten West was a supplier to BMM from 2006 and she is an accomplished marketer and administrator. More than that, Wendy is a committed BMM leader. Wendy will work for BMM International in the Office Of The CEO (OCEO) based in Las Vegas. Please welcome Wendy to her new role. Wendy is available at...
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