Accel Entertainment Names Summerer as New CFO

Locals-focused gaming operator Accel Entertainment has announced the appointment of Brett Summerer as its new chief financial officer.

Summerer will report directly to Andy Rubenstein, CEO of Accel. He replaces Mark Phelan, who served as acting CFO in addition to his ongoing role as president of U.S. gaming

As CFO, Summerer will now oversee all financial aspects of the business. He will also take a prominent role in strategic planning, business development and mergers and acquisitions.

Summerer brings more than 25 years of experience to the operator, having worked in senior finance, operations and IT roles. He previously spent time with Kraft Heinz, Corning, General Motors and Verano Holdings.

‘Compelling Opportunity’ for Summerer at Accel

Summerer said he was “excited” to be taking on the new role at Accel, describing it as a compelling opportunity.

“Accel has built a unique and resilient business model at the forefront of local gaming as a trusted partner of small businesses and local communities,” he said. “It has emerged as one of the largest distributed gaming operators in the country.”

CEO Rubenstein added: “Brett is an accomplished finance leader. He brings extensive operational and financial discipline as well as experience in regulated industries to the CFO role at Accel.

“With a proven record of driving sustainable growth across diverse industries and business models, Brett will be an integral member of the team as we continue scaling our operations and expanding into new markets, while we also work to strengthen our financial platform and deliver long-term value for our stakeholders.”