The US trade association, AMOA, has announced its new leadership after its annual membership meeting was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, recently.

The Class of 2028 consists of eight operators and distributors from around the country. They are Scott Ausmus of National Entertainment Network, Shawn Fellows of Diamond Amusements, Chris Hale of Venco Business Solutions, Paul Patel of Encore Amusement of GA, Jamie Rust of Amusement Unlimited, Maria Trent of Back Alley Lanes VrCade, Greg Whiteley of Pride Vending and Chris Pascaretti of Pascaretti Enterprises.
In addition, the AMOA principal officers, which were elected at its mid-year board meeting in September 2024, took the helm for their one-year term at the conclusion of Amusement Expo International. Brian Brotsch of Knox Amusement has been named president, while his first vice president is Tommy Hendley of B&H Vending and Amusements. Scott John of Amuse-O-Matic has been named treasurer, while the role of secretary has gone to Jim Tartal of Scottdale Music Service.
AMOA officers and directors whose terms expired at the close of the show have been inducted into the AMOA Heart and Soul, which consists of everyone who has served on the AMOA Board of Directors since 1948.