AGA Picks New President To Replace FahrenkopfGeoff Freeman Of The U.S. Travel Association To Take Over |
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The American Gaming Association, the commercial casino industry’s top lobbying group, announced on Wednesday that Washington insider Geoff Freeman will become its new president and CEO, effective July 1, 2013. The AGA is the predominant force on Capitol Hill pushing for online poker legislation.
Freeman will join the AGA after seven years at the U.S. Travel Association. He was the association’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.
“We are excited to welcome Geoff to the AGA and look forward to working with him in his new role as president and CEO,” Richard Haddrill, chairman of Bally Technologies and chairman of the AGA’s board said. “He is both a thoughtful and energetic leader who already understands our industry, has a deep public policy background and extensive network of relationships in Washington, and has the skills to build coalitions and execute grass roots campaigns.”
Freeman helped enact the Travel Promotion Act during his tenure with the group.
“I am honored by the opportunity to build on AGA’s many successes and its effective representation of the vibrant gaming industry,” Freeman said. “As gaming grows around the globe, I look forward to strengthening our partnership with other aspects of the travel community and advancing policies that can empower our industry to thrive for years to come.”
According to the AGA press release: “Prior to U.S. Travel, Freeman worked at APCO Worldwide, a global public affairs firm, as vice president for issues management and at Freddie Mac as director of government affairs and strategic outreach. Earlier in his career, Freeman was with the American Association of Health Plans and the Heritage Foundation.”
Freeman is taking over for Frank Fahrenkopf, the former RNC chairman. Fahrenkopf has been the AGA president for the past 17 years — ever since it was founded.
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