Appoints Thea Ayyad as Director of Program Management and Joe Astone as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

CHICAGO, IL – June 1, 2023 – Stern Pinball, Inc. (SPI) announced the appointments of Thea Ayyad as Director of Program Management and Joe Astone as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis as part of our organizational commitment to investing in all processes of our rapidly growing business.

Thea, a proven leader in project management and finance, joins us from PepsiCo. She’s successfully guided numerous projects to completion, collaborating across multiple functions. Her skills include excellent communication of technical data and a keen focus on results. Thea, a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with degrees in Accountancy and Liberal Arts and Sciences, also holds PMP and DASM certifications.

Joe, our new Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, will report to our Chief Financial Officer, Nick Parfitt. A seasoned expert in financial analytics, Joe brings 18 years of valuable experience from industry leading companies like Walgreens, Intellicheck and National Restaurant Association. He is recognized for his deep technical knowledge and his ability for simplifying complex financial data. Joe, an alumnus of Louisiana State University with a Master of Science in Finance and BS in Information Systems and Decision.

“Stern is committed to investing in all areas of our business.  With Thea’s expertise and Joe’s experience, they will provide invaluable contributions to our team and culture,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.