Konami Gaming appoints Deron Hunsberger as Vice President, North American Game Sales

Longtime gaming industry executive to lead land-based game sales in the U.S. and Canada.

Press release.- Konami Gaming announced the appointment of Deron Hunsberger to vice president, North American game sales, bringing a 25-year track record of customer partnership and business results. 

In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives in land-based casino games markets across the United States and Canada. Formerly appointed director of slot sales from 2000 to 2006, Deron Hunsberger returns to Konami Gaming with a significant prior term as one of the organisation’s earliest employees.

Tom Jingoli, president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, said: “Deron Hunsberger’s demonstrated customer commitment, solutions-driven approach, and passion for continuous improvement align with our organisation’s enduring values and key objectives. Hunsberger’s prior experience with Konami further positions him for success in this role, leading an incredibly talented and dedicated team of representatives serving casinos from coast-to-coast.”

For more than 25 years, Deron Hunsberger has worked closely with casino operators across the competitive North American market to support strong game performance and long-term business success. As vice president of North American Game Sales for Konami Gaming, Deron Hunsberger is responsible for operational and strategic direction for land-based game sales and lease participation products within the United States and Canada. 

Deron Hunsberger was selected by Konami to lead this area of the business in 2026, returning Hunsberger to an organisation where he shared an important role in its earliest years as director of slot sales from 2000 to 2006. In addition to his demonstrated sales expertise, Deron Hunsberger is skilled in business development, service, operations, product management, marketing, and executive management. Hunsberger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of Nevada, Reno.