Accel Entertainment appoints Brett Summerer as new CFO

Summerer will now oversee all financial aspects including internal and external financial reporting, internal audit, compliance and controls, investor relations and more.

Accel Entertainment has named Brett Summerer as its new CFO effective September 22, with the finance executive set to take over the position from Mark Phelan, who had been serving as acting CFO in addition to his role as President of US Gaming. 

“Brett is an accomplished finance leader who brings extensive operational and financial discipline as well as experience in regulated industries to the CFO role at Accel,” Accel Entertainment CEO Andy Rubenstein said. 

“With a proven record of driving sustainable growth across diverse industries and business models, Brett will be an integral member of the team as we continue scaling our operations and expanding into new markets, while we also work to strengthen our financial platform and deliver long-term value for our stakeholders.”

Rubenstein also stated the company is “grateful” to Phelan for stepping into the CFO role and for making “significant contributions” to its finance function throughout the short tenure. 

Summerer will now oversee all financial aspects of Accel Entertainment including internal and external financial reporting, internal audit, compliance and controls, investor relations and treasury and capital markets functions.

Good to know: Accel Entertainment released its financial performance throughout the second quarter of 2025 on August 5, having generated a quarterly record of $335.9m in revenue for an 8.6% increase from the prior year period

“I am excited to join what I see as a compelling opportunity – Accel has built a unique and resilient business model at the forefront of local gaming as a trusted partner of small businesses and local communities, and has emerged as one of the largest distributed gaming operators in the country,” Summerer said. 

“With Accel’s focus on consistent operational execution and on near- and long-term growth opportunities, I am excited to join Andy, Mark and the leadership team, as well as the entire Accel organization, as we work together to advance the Company’s strategy, enhance operational excellence and support value creation for shareholders.”

Summerer will also take a “prominent role” in Accel Entertainment’s strategic planning, business development and mergers and acquisitions, according to the release. He most recently served as CFO of Verano Holdings, where he led multiple system implementations and completed over 20 M&A transactions. 

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