The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named former Kansas Lottery commissioner Alana Zimmer as an executive director.
Zimmer assumes the role with immediate effect and joins the state gambling regulator from the Kansas City Automotive Museum, where she led a $30 million capital campaign as executive director.
She has also previously served as a commissioner with the Kansas Lottery between 2016 and 2019.
“Alana has shown outstanding leadership throughout her career, and I am confident she will work hard to eliminate illegal gambling and support Florida citizens and businesses,” said FGCC vice chair Julie Imanuel Brown.
“We welcome Alana back to Florida and Tallahassee where she went to college at Florida State University. We are excited to see where all her talents and skills will take FGCC.”
Zimmer commented: “I am honoured to be appointed by the Florida Gaming Control Commission as its executive director. My experience with modernising the Kansas Lottery and expanding responsible gaming initiatives will transfer well to my new role as the FGCC executive director. I look forward to working closely with the Governor and Legislature on improving and expanding responsible gaming in Florida.”