Our Team
Our team of industry veterans has decades of experience in route gaming, and the expertise it takes to get it done right! We support you through every step, from licensing and setting up your gaming area to reviewing reports and analyzing market trends. Meet our dedicated corporate team and managers--seasoned professionals committed to maximizing the success of your partnership with us.Corporate Officers
Bobby Walsh - President
Bobby has an extensive 25 year background in the banking, financial services, real estate, and construction industries. He started his career by completing a 5-year Officer training program at the 1st National Bank of Chicago. He eventually landed at TCF Bank as Regional Manager – Vice President of Illinois operations for TCF Consumer Financial Services.
After 15 years as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Bobby joined Lattner Entertainment as President. He is service-driven and very detailed with a healthy appetite for industry information.
Bobby enjoys travel and foreign language.
After 15 years as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Bobby joined Lattner Entertainment as President. He is service-driven and very detailed with a healthy appetite for industry information.
Bobby enjoys travel and foreign language.
Nicholas Lanclos - Director of Operations
Nick began his gaming career in 1998 as a Slot Technician in his home state of Louisiana. Over the course of the next 14 years he opened and operated several video gaming locations throughout the state, in sizes ranging from 20 to 100 VGTs per location. His last professional position before moving to Illinois was as Director of Operations for 190 Truck Stops; this position included overseeing 5 large Truck Stop & Game Room operations.
Upon relocating to Illinois in May of 2012 he helped start Tower Gaming, where he served as Director of Operations for 3 years. Then he started with Lattner Entertainment in August of 2015.
Nick brings vast versatility gained through his diversified 20 year career in gaming to Lattner Entertainment. His past experience in various type of operations enable him to bring a unique perspective to the bar & tavern gaming and route operations business.
Nick enjoys spending time with his family, discovering new cuisine and reading.
Upon relocating to Illinois in May of 2012 he helped start Tower Gaming, where he served as Director of Operations for 3 years. Then he started with Lattner Entertainment in August of 2015.
Nick brings vast versatility gained through his diversified 20 year career in gaming to Lattner Entertainment. His past experience in various type of operations enable him to bring a unique perspective to the bar & tavern gaming and route operations business.
Nick enjoys spending time with his family, discovering new cuisine and reading.
Managers
Gregg Maggio - Account Manager
Before coming to Lattner Entertainment, Gregg worked in the competitive beer business, starting out as a delivery driver, and moved up to top salesman at Mautino Distributing, which was later bought out by Euclid Beverage. During that time, Gregg gained a wealth of experience in customer service and building relationships.
After 35 years working with bars, restaurants, convenient store chains, and corporate grocery stores, he is now working with Lattner to bring video gaming revenue to these same types of businesses. His overall understanding of the industry allows him to make valuable recommendations to our partners. Gregg has a positive attitude and energy that helps him go above and beyond for all of our clients to make sure their needs are met.
Gregg was born and raised in the Illinois Valley area where he likes to hunt, fish and spend quality time with his family and friends.
After 35 years working with bars, restaurants, convenient store chains, and corporate grocery stores, he is now working with Lattner to bring video gaming revenue to these same types of businesses. His overall understanding of the industry allows him to make valuable recommendations to our partners. Gregg has a positive attitude and energy that helps him go above and beyond for all of our clients to make sure their needs are met.
Gregg was born and raised in the Illinois Valley area where he likes to hunt, fish and spend quality time with his family and friends.
Kelli Bove - Account Manager
Kelli started her career in the Horse Racing Industry with Arlington International Racecourse back in 1987 when opening one of their first OTB’s in Rockford, IL as a Mutuel and Money Room Clerk. She worked her way up to a Mutuel Manager, Administrative Manager, and General Manager overseeing two OTB’s including Rockford and McHenry, IL, before closing in January 2022. The work she does is her passion. Kelli enjoys working in the entertainment industry and working with customer service! In her free time, she spends time with her husband, daughter, family, friends, and her dog Mia. She loves going on vacation to Minnesota for a yearly fishing trip and camping throughout the summer and fall. Some favorite places to travel to are Mexico and Las Vegas, and going to see Jason Aldean in concert, front row!
Steve Cosman - Account Manager
Steve previously worked in the beer industry at a top Chicago beer distributor for about 12 years, originally beginning as a Merchandiser, and worked his way up to Graphic Marketing Manager and Craft Beer Specialist. Over those years, Steve gained extensive knowledge of all aspects of the industry while building and maintaining customer relations.
Steve recently joined Lattner as the Chicagoland Account Manager. He brings a can-do attitude with a high level of professionalism and detail. Steve is an excellent team player and is always willing to lend a helping hand.
Steve is originally from Oceanside, California but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, craft beer, and spending time with his wife and 2 dogs.
Steve recently joined Lattner as the Chicagoland Account Manager. He brings a can-do attitude with a high level of professionalism and detail. Steve is an excellent team player and is always willing to lend a helping hand.
Steve is originally from Oceanside, California but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, craft beer, and spending time with his wife and 2 dogs.
Rick Hayne - Account Manager
Rick is an Account Manager for Lattner Entertainment Group.
Phil Harth - Compliance Manager
Phil was born and raised in the local area, and is one of Lattner Gaming’s proud veterans, having served over 20 years in the United States Air Force. He worked in various operational and management positions in personnel and communications, with tours in the U.S., Europe, Australia and the Middle East, including several contingency deployments.
Upon completion of his service, Phil worked for the State of Illinois (DES) before joining the Lattner team, where he established many of the administrative products and processes in use today. As compliance manager at Lattner Gaming, he provides overwatch for company and partner licensing.
Phil enjoys baseball, the arts and volunteering with veterans and civic organizations.
Upon completion of his service, Phil worked for the State of Illinois (DES) before joining the Lattner team, where he established many of the administrative products and processes in use today. As compliance manager at Lattner Gaming, he provides overwatch for company and partner licensing.
Phil enjoys baseball, the arts and volunteering with veterans and civic organizations.
Maeckenzie Perino - Marketing Manager
Before joining the Lattner team, Maeckenzie spent 17 years helping small businesses of all types develop marketing solutions and promotions. She also assisted agencies for national brands in sharing their advertising message across LaSalle, Bureau & Putnam Counties. During the last 2 years in that career, Maeckenzie was part of the digital division, strategizing and initiating digital marketing solutions across several platforms such as social media, Search Engine Marketing, Custom Audience Targeting, and Geofencing.
She has worked one-on-one with bars and restaurants across North Central Illinois, and is excited to bring her marketing experience and knowledge to Lattner Gaming.
Maeckenzie enjoys creating memories with her family, spending time in nature, singing, cooking, yoga, art & travel. She is a certified yoga instructor.
She has worked one-on-one with bars and restaurants across North Central Illinois, and is excited to bring her marketing experience and knowledge to Lattner Gaming.
Maeckenzie enjoys creating memories with her family, spending time in nature, singing, cooking, yoga, art & travel. She is a certified yoga instructor.
Michael Martinez - Service Manager
In 2010 Mike started working for Thillens, an armored truck company based in Chicago. As he learned the Armored truck business, gaming started in Illinois and Thillens expanded its services to the gaming industry. Mike’s role with the company grew as he trained their messengers in customer service and the new gaming locations. In 2017 Mike left Thillens and started working for a gaming company. He enjoyed working on the machines and passing on knowledge as it was learned. The company sold and Mike went back to the armored truck industry as the ATM Operations Manager for one of the largest armored truck branches in the Midwest. With years of experience in the industry, Mike feels at home with Lattner and, as the service manager, hopes to push our customer service to the next level.