BLUBERI - Key Persons
We all know someone that has really good taste. In shoes, books, business, gaming…and for us at Bluberi, that's Andrew Burke. Joining our squad in 2020, Andrew brings with him over 15 years in gaming and private equity experience. Prior to his position, he served as the Senior Vice President of Slot Products at AGS where he was the mastermind behind implementing strategies that helped get games like Colossal Diamonds into nearly EVERY casino. Keeping his sights set on achieving greater growth within our company, Andrew aims to bring his big-vision ideas to life and straight to the casino floor for years to come while putting Bluberi on the map. When he's not busy exceeding everyone's expectations, this voracious reader is always ready to recommend an influential book, sporting the newest sneakers, speaking on his love of street art, or enjoying a family-friendly game of golf with his wife and two daughters.
Casey Whalen - Chief Commercial Officer
Who's a die-hard Dodger's fan, has more than fifteen years of gaming and sales experience, and loves seeing live music? Our Chief Commercial Officer Casey Whalen, of course. With his extensive background in the gaming industry, Casey formerly served as the Vice President of North American sales at Konami and Director of Sales for Bally Technologies where he developed leadership skills that he now uses as a driving force towards his work here at Bluberi. Focusing on the growth of Bluberi's North American footprint, Casey manages all aspects of the commercialization of new products including sales, marketing, new market entry, and even oversees customer service. Spot him catching waves at the beach or traveling the globe with his wife and three children.
Bluberi's CFO, Lisa Girard, works hard and plays hard! With over 20 years in accounting and finance and a master's degree in accounting, Lisa is a force to be reckoned with. She has overseen merger and acquisition activity, been responsible for financial reporting and banking, as well as heading up finance and accounting teams across multiple companies, particularly with defense contractors and manufacturers. Hailing from Massachusetts, Lisa is happy to be in the Las Vegas area now, where she enjoys taking advantage of all the valley has to offer whether on the hiking trails or in yoga classes, or taking in concerts, shows, and sporting events with her husband, family, and friends.
Our Chief Product officer, Mike Brennan, brings years of industry success to his role. He has led market-facing global product teams and visited gaming properties all over the world, consuming player, operator, and industry needs first-hand for well over a decade. Mike leads Bluberi's R&D and Product Management efforts, working with the Company's skilled and talented team to create some of the most entertaining games in the industry.