CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – March 27, 2025 – During its 2025 Annual Membership Meeting in Las Vegas, AMOA elected a new class of directors. The new Class of 2028, consisting of eight operators and distributors from around the country, are:

• Scott Ausmus, National Entertainment Network, Louisville, CO
• Shawn Fellows, Diamond Amusements, Conyers, GA
• Chris Hale, Venco Business Solutions, Bland, VA
• Paul Patel, Encore Amusement of GA LLC, Stockbridge, GA
• Jamie Rust, Amusement Unlimited, Eugene, OR
• Maria Trent, Back Alley Lanes VrCade, Daytona Beach, FL
• Gage Whiteley, Pride Vending, Salem, OR
• Chris Pascaretti, Pascaretti Enterprises Inc., Troy, MI

In addition, the following 2025-2026 AMOA Principal Officers, elected at its Mid-Year Board Meeting in September 2024, took the helm for a one-year term at the conclusion of Amusement Expo International.

• President Brian Brotsch of Knox Amusement, Rochester, NY
• First Vice President Tommy Hendley of B & H Vending & Amusements, Indian Trail, NC
• Treasurer Scott John of Amuse-O-Matic, Frederick, MD
• Secretary Jim Tartal of Scottdale Music Service, Scottdale, PA

AMOA Officers and Directors whose terms expired at the close of the show were sincerely thanked and recognized for their dedication and service to the association and the industry. They will now join the illustrious AMOA Heart & Soul. The AMOA Heart & Soul consists of the generations of men and women that have served on the AMOA Board of Directors since 1948.

About the AMOA The AMOA is a national not-for-profit 501(c)6 trade association dedicated to serving owner operators, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers within the amusement entertainment industry throughout North America. The organization supports industry growth and its membership through programs that include representation in government/legislative affairs, industry education, outreach/training initiatives, membership cost saving benefits, and professional development programs.

For more information about the AMOA, visit www.amoa.com