Alicia Lechtenberger
Alicia Lechtenberger, Ph.D., is a sales and marketing executive with over two decades of experience spanning casino gaming, hospitality, trade shows, academia, and corporate events. Known for her high-energy leadership and results-driven mindset, she has consistently exceeded revenue targets, expanded market share, and built lasting client relationships across global brands like IGT, Konami Gaming, Light & Wonder, and Global Experience Specialists. Her work has generated millions in revenue, earned multiple awards, and led high-profile initiatives.
In addition to her corporate achievements, Alicia is a published researcher and educator, holding a Doctoral degree in Hospitality Administration from UNLV, an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree in education. Her dissertation, Salesperson -Customer Dyads in the Casino Gaming Industry: How Sales Competencies and Relationship Lifecycles Influence Customer Satisfaction, has shaped further sales research and customer satisfaction models across the industry. As an adjunct professor at Unity Environmental University, she shares her expertise with the next generation of hospitality professionals.
A proud member of the Cherokee Nation and an advocate for autism awareness, Alicia brings heart and purpose to everything she does. She is a mentor, board member, and Special Olympics volunteer who finds joy in motherhood, traveling, CrossFit, and giving back through service and education.