Sci Games Names VPs

Diversified gaming supplier Scientific Games announced the appointment of Deron Hunsberger as senior vice president, North America sales, for its WMS Gaming slot manufacturing division; and former Bally Marketing VP Dan Savage as the new vice president of corporate marketing.

Hunsberger was a sales executive with the former SHFL entertainment when it was acquired last year by Bally Technologies. Scientific Games is in the process of acquiring Bally. In his new role, Hunsberger will lead sales, participation and leasing, sales support and marketing for the WMS Gaming business throughout the United States and Canada. He will lead the WMS team’s sales and marketing strategies.

In his new role, Savage will work closely with the company’s gaming, lottery and interactive groups to identify, evaluate and leverage opportunities to increase player appeal and positioning in the marketplace. Additionally, he will provide leadership in the planned integration of Scientific Games and Bally.