Judging Committee

Christie Eickelman

Senior Director of Worldwide Marketing

Gaming Laboratories International

Christie Eickelman is senior director of worldwide marketing for Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). In her position, she is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all GLI marketing programs for GLI’s 13 worldwide labs. Her responsibilities include developing the corporate brand and establishing and directing marketing functions in accordance with GLI’s policies, regulations and sound business practices.

She joined GLI in 1999 as marketing manager, where she shaped GLI’s branding in North America. In 2002 she was promoted to director of marketing and development, overseeing the North American development team in their daily responsibilities. In June 2004, she was promoted to director of worldwide marketing.

Eickelman has a long history in the gaming industry, previously acting as marketing manager for Sodak Gaming Inc., now IGT. She also worked for Wolf Gaming as vice president of marketing and public relations. In 2005, she was selected as a Great Woman of Gaming by Casino Enterprise Management.