The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the results of its board of directors election, with five names joining as members.
The names include industry professionals such as Jeff Derevensky, Karen Russo, Ted Hartwell, Derek Longmeier and Phil Sherwood.
Derevensky, Longmeier, Sherwood and Russo all hold director roles at different organisations, while Hartwell brings to the board a background in research.
The NCPG board of directors help inform gambling policies and strategies around gambling addiction, and board members are relied on to use their skills and expertise to serve NCPG stakeholders.
“NCPG’s board of directors is a driving force in our efforts to address responsible gambling and problem gambling issues,” said NCPG executive director Keith Whyte (pictured). “We also want to thank Stacey Shaw, Brad Longcake, Janet Miller and Robert Jacobson for their incredible service on the board of directors that concludes when the new term starts. NCPG is in a good place because of the leadership they provided during this time of rapid change in the gambling industry.”
Jacobson, president of the NCPG board of directors, added: “As my time on NCPG’s board of directors draws to a close, I am optimistic about the organization’s future. The board will have a terrific mix of incumbent directors who have helped grow and sustain NCPG’s reputation as a leading authority on problem and responsible gaming, and newly elected members who can push the organization to even greater heights.”
