Geoff Freeman
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Jeffrey Compton
Geoff Freeman’s five-year tenure at the American Gaming Association was a high-point for the organization, the entire gaming industry and for industry partners including CDC Gaming Reports. Utilizing a outstanding combination of intelligence, innovation and especially integrity, Freeman expanded the AGA’s membership and focus, bringing in new members (including native American casino organizations – formerly shunned by the AGA) and making (and winning) the industry’s arguments to FINCOR, the IRS and finally the United States Supreme Court. The gaming industry’s big victory on May 14, 2018 when SCOTUS declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 unconstitutional (thus clearing the way for states to adopt legal sports betting) would probably not have happened without Freeman’s prior three-year anti-PASPA battle plan. Ten and even twenty years from now everyone in the casino industry from sports book employees to top level casino executives will be glad that Geoff Freeman came our way.
Jeffrey Compton
Geoff Freeman’s five-year tenure at the American Gaming Association was a high-point for the organization, the entire gaming industry and for industry partners including CDC Gaming Reports. Utilizing a outstanding combination of intelligence, innovation and especially integrity, Freeman expanded the AGA’s membership and focus, bringing in new members (including native American casino organizations – formerly shunned by the AGA) and making (and winning) the industry’s arguments to FINCOR, the IRS and finally the United States Supreme Court. The gaming industry’s big victory on May 14, 2018 when SCOTUS declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 unconstitutional (thus clearing the way for states to adopt legal sports betting) would probably not have happened without Freeman’s prior three-year anti-PASPA battle plan. Ten and even twenty years from now everyone in the casino industry from sports book employees to top level casino executives will be glad that Geoff Freeman came our way.
Jeffrey Compton
Geoff Freeman’s five-year tenure at the American Gaming Association was a high-point for the organization, the entire gaming industry and for industry partners including CDC Gaming Reports. Utilizing a outstanding combination of intelligence, innovation and especially integrity, Freeman expanded the AGA’s membership and focus, bringing in new members (including native American casino organizations – formerly shunned by the AGA) and making (and winning) the industry’s arguments to FINCOR, the IRS and finally the United States Supreme Court. The gaming industry’s big victory on May 14, 2018 when SCOTUS declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 unconstitutional (thus clearing the way for states to adopt legal sports betting) would probably not have happened without Freeman’s prior three-year anti-PASPA battle plan. Ten and even twenty years from now everyone in the casino industry from sports book employees to top level casino executives will be glad that Geoff Freeman came our way.
Jeffrey Compton
Geoff Freeman’s five-year tenure at the American Gaming Association was a high-point for the organization, the entire gaming industry and for industry partners including CDC Gaming Reports. Utilizing a outstanding combination of intelligence, innovation and especially integrity, Freeman expanded the AGA’s membership and focus, bringing in new members (including native American casino organizations – formerly shunned by the AGA) and making (and winning) the industry’s arguments to FINCOR, the IRS and finally the United States Supreme Court. The gaming industry’s big victory on May 14, 2018 when SCOTUS declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 unconstitutional (thus clearing the way for states to adopt legal sports betting) would probably not have happened without Freeman’s prior three-year anti-PASPA battle plan. Ten and even twenty years from now everyone in the casino industry from sports book employees to top level casino executives will be glad that Geoff Freeman came our way.
Experience
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U.S. Travel Association
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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Sep 2022 - Present
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AGS - American Gaming Systems
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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400 - 500 Employee
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Independent Board Member - Chair of Compensation Committee
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Consumer Brands Association
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2022
* The Grocery Manufacturers Association became the Consumer Brands Association in January 2020. * The Grocery Manufacturers Association became the Consumer Brands Association in January 2020.
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American Gaming Association
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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May 2013 - Jul 2018
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U.S. Travel Association
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Oct 2011 - May 2013
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Senior Vice President
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2006 - Oct 2011
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Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
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May 2006 - Jan 2010
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APCO Worldwide
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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2004 - 2006
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Education
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1993 - 1997
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Public Policy
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