2024 CLASS OF EMERGING LEADERS OF GAMING 40 UNDER 40
Growth by Passion
Courtney Brack , Vice President , Gaming Operations , Everi Holdings
Apassion for growth and learning is something that is evident in Courtney Brack ’ s career journey . Brack ’ s incredible journey within the industry began in 2015 , where she dove headfirst into her career at the former Multimedia Games in the marketing department . She later would help the organization rebrand into “ Everi ” following its acquisition by Global Cash Access Holdings .
In addition to working within marketing , she also worked with the promotions team to help plan and host Everi ’ s TournEvent of Champions events , which helped her learn the ins and outs of gaming rapidly .
“ I got quick exposure to the industry — and really loved it ,” Brack explains . “ I thought it was unique and then got really into how we make products and why .”
Following her position in marketing , she moved into different departments about a year later and settled into product management for a few years where she managed portfolios and roadmaps . During her time in product management , she had the opportunity to build a team and focus on product strategy .
The changing landscape of Covid led her to evaluate her career and fueled her desire to learn more about the financial side of the company . She settled into her new role in gaming operations , where she could partner with sales to grow and manage Everi ’ s recurring revenue footprint .
By being able to see the company from different lenses , she holds a unique perspective on how to help contribute to Everi ’ s continued success and her career growth .
“ I think the decisions I made that really benefited me were being open to what my next step could look like . I didn ’ t put myself in a box or on a linear path ,” Brack explains . “ I ’ ve been very fortunate that I ’ ve been supported by leaders at my company to let me do things I ’ ve never done before .” Brack entered the industry without any prior gaming knowledge , and attributes much of her success to those who have mentored her and fostered her growth along the way . “ Every one of them has taught me something different — I ’ m really grateful for the many perspectives I ’ ve received .”
Changing roles from mentee to mentor , Brack now gives back by mentoring employees within her organization . She is on the cabinet for Everi ’ s Women ’ s Leadership Initiative , which has the goal of achieving gender diversity in the workplace and helping other women to achieve success within gaming . She also works with the mentorship program , where she gets matched with individual employees at Everi to help foster their career trajectory .
Despite being young into her career , Brack has already accomplished much , and is just getting started . On her choice as an Emerging Leader of Gaming : “ Having an achievement like this as a leader this young in my career makes me really excited and hopeful of what I can accomplish next . It inspires me to keep showing up for others .” — Carly Albright , Senior Analyst , The Innovation Group