Rolen Miller | Managing Partner & CEO
Mr. Miller is a 20-year industry veteran. He has held leadership positions in both gaming operations and gaming manufacturing, serving the Native American and charitable gaming markets. With his diverse experience in the gaming industry, Mr. Miller has a thorough understanding of both the supply and manufacturing aspects. Mr. Miller has worked with several Native American tribes in the State of Oklahoma and was instrumental in securing a Tribal/State Gaming Compact in 2005 through his work with the tribal negotiating teams. As the assistant General Manager of the Isleta Casino Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a $100 million plus casino operation, he was responsible for all aspects of the gaming operations. Mr. Miller was also the founder of two successful gaming equipment companies, Envision Gaming and IGI, and holds numerous patents in gaming technology.
Sherri Lance | Managing Partner & President
Sherri Lance is the current President of Gaming Capital Group. She has served as President and Managing Partner since May of 2012. Sherri came to the company from the Chickasaw Nation’s Division of Commerce; where she served as the Chief of Staff for seven years. Overall, she has had 20 years of management experience that has helped her to thrive in the gaming industry.
Sherri grew up in Ada, Oklahoma. She attended East Central University (ECU) for her Undergraduate Degree and the University of Oklahoma for her Master’s in Human Relations. She has also earned her MBA from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She is now married and has three children (two sons and a daughter) and a granddaughter.
Sherri’s passion for the gaming industry began with her passion for the Chickasaw Nation. As the tribe grew, so did gaming. After much deliberation, she decided to focus her efforts in the gaming direction to take on her current role with Gaming Capital Group. However, this is not the extent of her leading efforts. Sherri is also involved with several organizations in the community, such as OAPCG (Oklahoma Association for Problem and Compulsive Gambling) and United Way of Central Oklahoma. OAPCG is dedicated to assisting those with gambling addictions. She has been involved with the organization for 10 years, six of which she has served as President. United Way’s Central Oklahoma chapter assists non-profit organizations in Central Oklahoma. She has served on the Board for several years and is now a part of the Executive Committee.
All in all, Sherri Lance is an exemplary leader at GCG and in her community. She continues to have a positive impact in her relationships and we are proud to have her as a part of the GCG family.
Matthew Weber | Managing Partner & CFO
Mr. Weber is the Managing Partner & CFO for Gaming Capital Group. He was heavily involved in the initial capital raise that started GCG. In addition to being an owner responsible for strategic direction and investment decisions of the company, he also oversees all accounting & finance related matters. Mr. Weber has over 15 years of gaming experience. Prior to GCG, he was a vice president within the Gaming Division of Wells Fargo. There Mr. Weber successfully managed several of the bank’s largest relationships. He was also involved with Wells Fargo Gaming Capital and the equity investment arm of Wells Fargo. Mr. Weber began his banking career in New York with FleetBoston Financial. There he was a financial analyst and portfolio manager for the bank’s International Corporate Business Group. Mr. Weber is a graduate of Fordham University.
Ward Chilton | Managing Partner
Ward Chilton is a current Managing Partner of Gaming Capital Group. He has been a Managing Partner since the company’s inception in 2005. Ward came to us after 19 years with IGT. He even briefly joined Wells Fargo’s team as a business development officer/consultant. Ward recognized the immense potential GCG possessed and decided to invest his time and experience into the company; a decision he is extremely proud of.
Ward grew up in Elko, NV (the metropolitan mecca of northeastern Nevada). He began his business journey at Arizona State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He then went on to Golden Gate University to receive his Master’s Degree. Since coming to GCG, Ward has relocated to our Reno, NV office. Outside of work, Ward is involved with the Catholic Church, Prospectors Club, Step 2 and the University of Nevada.
Ward has spent the past 37 years in the gaming industry. His passion and drive for this world have gained him valuable experience and knowledge that he has transferred into his work at GCG. He truly believes the company has been rather fortunate to have some of the best partners/customers, and when asked what his favorite aspect of the company is, his answer continues to be the people and the culture. Ward is a pivotal part of this company and continues to be an inspiration to the employees and leadership.
