LEADERSHIP

AMI Leadership- CEO Mike Maas

Michael G. Maas

President & CEO

Mike Maas joined AMI Entertainment Network as president and CEO in 2006. Before AMI, Mike served as Microsoft’s general manager for U.S. enterprise and industry marketing, where he oversaw local marketing efforts in major U.S. cities, while also managing Microsoft’s Global Executive Circle Program, aimed at high-quality engagement with senior business leaders.

 

Mike began his career in the high-performance supercomputer industry, where he held various technical and management positions at Control Data Corporation, ETA Systems, and Kendall Square Research. He later joined IBM, serving as vice president of marketing for IBM’s communications sector, where he was responsible for leading the global marketing effort in the communication industry and for marketing global, cross-IBM initiatives in digital media and wireless/mobile computing. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

AMI Leadership- CFO George Pinos

George A. Pinos

Chief Financial Officer

George Pinos joined AMI in 1992, serving as treasurer and controller before becoming AMI’s chief financial officer in 2001. As CFO, George is responsible for AMI’s financial operations as well as all music-licensing activities for AMI digital jukeboxes.

 

George began his 30-year career in financial operations with Farrell Lines, a marine shipping company serving global ports of call. He later joined PACE Industries, a diversified manufacturer with operations in home air conditioning systems, business forms, and printing. George holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from William Paterson College and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

AMI Leadership- VP of Software Engineering, Dan Garrett

Dan Garrett

Chief Technology Officer

Dan Garrett joined AMI in 2006, serving as its director of software development & system architecture for 9 years, before becoming Software VP in 2015, and most recently, Chief Technology Officer in 2022.

 

As CTO, Dan brings over 25 years of expertise to the AMI management team and today oversees software development, quality insurance, and network operations for all AMI products and technologies. Dan has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Management from Eastern Illinois University.

AMI Leadership- VP of Hardware Engineering, Steve Jarema

Stephen J. Jarema III

VP of Operations & Hardware Engineering

Steve Jarema, Vice President of Operations and Hardware Engineering at AMI Entertainment Network, oversees the invention, production, and delivery of all hardware equipment for AMI digital jukeboxes and Tap TV.

 

Before AMI, Steve served as vice president of engineering at Merit Industries, the Electric Mobility Corporation, and the Rascal Company. Over his 25-year career, Steve has produced many successful product lines and holds numerous U.S. patents, with additional pending. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University.

Kapil Mistry

VP of Product and Marketing

Kapil Mistry, a dynamic tech expert with a rich educational and professional background, began his journey at AMI Entertainment in 2007 following a venture in Silicon Valley. After roles in development and engineering management, he delved into product management , especially in the music video & mobile products.
During the 2020 pandemic, Kapil broadened his horizons by spearheading the camera and video subscription business at Chamberlain, and later leading product at PerkSpot, the US’s premier benefits provider.
Academically, Kapil boasts an executive degree in consumer marketing from Kellogg, a product management credential from Berkley, and continuous learning experiences at Reforge. Holding a bachelor’s in computer science from Pune University, India, Kapil presently supervises AMI’s marketing, product, advertising, and data teams.

Chris Owens

Vice President, Sales

Chris Owens, Vice President of Sales is responsible for overseeing the Sales team at AMI.

 

Chris has over 25 years of industry sales experience, including 12 years as a Regional Sales Manager for Merit Industries and AMI from 2002-2013. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Missouri State University and is also a graduate of the AMOA Notre Dame Education Program.

AMI Leadership- Director of Technical Services, Gordy Anderson

Gordy Anderson

Director, Technical Services

Gordon Anderson, Director Technical Services at AMI Entertainment Network, manages the customer service and technical support for all of AMI’s products and services.

 

Gordon joined AMI in 1981, after receiving his technical training at RETS Electronics, and business education at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI.