Our Team
Newsie Inc.
The Newsie team brings a dynamic skill set that coalesces in providing an integrated and highly engaging digital platform unparalleled in the industry.
Neal Andres ,
Founder Neal Andres , Founder
Neal is an innovator and 20 year veteran in the online gaming industry with additional business experience and success in the entertainment, retail, manufacturing, and merchandising industries. In 2020 Neal sold Progressive Games Partners, an online gaming company he founded, to a publicly traded company in Las Vegas for $12.6M. In addition, he is the founder of the UK based gambling software provider Felt Gaming.
Craig Waller ,
CEO Craig Waller , CEO
Craig develops and builds businesses that specialize in connecting customers with businesses through the innovative use of content. He continues to lead companies in the media and marketing sectors, having started and sold his content business to Omnicom Inc in the late 1990’s. As an innovator in the field of marketing communications, Craig has worked with many Fortune 500 corporations over the past 20 years, helping them to create their own media platforms and channels.
Jasmine Bentley ,
Product Lead Jasmine Bentley , Product Lead
From her early role as Design Chief for the University of Arizona Daily Wildcat through her time at The Phoenix New Times, and then founder and owner of her own design firm, Rebel Kitty, Jasmine has been responsible for most of the innovative creative behind Newsie. Jasmine is a multiple award-winning designer with a passion for video games, an enhanced skill set that has helped transform Newsie.
Troy Busot ,
Product Engineer Troy Busot , Product Engineer
Product and Engineering executive with extensive experience building from the ground up, specializing in assembling & managing high-quality teams for startups and at scale. Proven track record in developing and communicating product vision, creating scalable platforms and driving continuous innovation serving millions of consumers, partners, and developers.
Jared Nichols ,
CIO Jared Nichols , CIO
Jared has over twenty years of IT experience focusing on customer facing applications and experience as a senior engineer with the world’s largest airline. His development of Sports PRSS, a network of over 300 websites dedicated to every collegiate and professional sports team in North America, has enabled him to enhance Newsie’s unique technical and content approach to the market.
Sam Williams ,
Product Manager Sam Williams , Product Manager
Combining his background in the igaming and publishing worlds with his passion for news and local communities, Sam helped to pioneer Newsie in its development phase through heading up beta sites in London where he lives. Sam is now driving the growth of Newsie into other territories around the UK.
Dave Mauger ,
Digital Specialist Dave Mauger , Digital Specialist
With a background in design and community projects, Dave has been running the Newsie UK beta site in Tooting, telling the story of the town and forging strong connections with hundreds of local businesses, community groups and civic leaders along the way. He’s now a consultant on app development as well as for new UK licensees, helping them to maximise their potential.
Gilbert Ochoa ,
Commercial Director Gilbert Ochoa , Commercial Director
Gilbert is a multifaceted leader, dedicated to building effective teams to set and achieve company goals. With an innate entrepreneurial spirit and diverse skill set, Gilbert is confidently driving the expansion of the Spanish and Native American Newsie footprint. Gilbert founded a creative multicultural marketing firm with a focus on connecting with audiences.
