SAN DIEGO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a global leader in AI-driven analytics and operational intelligence for casinos and resorts, announced today the appointment of Lee Weyers as Vice President of Business Development. Weyers brings decades of leadership experience across the IT, gaming, and hospitality sectors, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, expanding client relationships, and guiding companies through successful acquisitions.
Weyers is an accomplished, award-winning executive with a unique blend of expertise spanning finance, sales, marketing, and legal leadership. With extensive experience in client acquisition and retention, he has led numerous large-scale initiatives and consistently exceeded sales targets at globally recognized companies such as Pinnacle, Gartner, Oracle, SAP, and Rosetta Stone. In his new role, Weyers will spearhead QCI’s efforts to expand into new growth verticals, including the retail sector.
Most recently, Weyers held senior leadership positions including SVP of Global Sales at TransAct Technologies and EVP of Sales and Operations at TableMAX, where he was instrumental in scaling operations and revenue streams. His extensive experience across both public and private companies has equipped him with the skills to navigate complex challenges and deliver actionable business strategies that drive measurable success.
“Joining QCI at such an exciting time of growth and innovation is a tremendous opportunity,” said Lee Weyers, VP of Business Development at QCI. “The company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to the gaming and hospitality industries is unmatched, and I look forward to working with this talented team to accelerate growth, deepen customer partnerships, and help shape the future of this dynamic industry.”
Andrew Cardno, QCI’s Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, shared his enthusiasm for Weyers’ appointment:
“Lee’s strategic mindset, proven leadership, and extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global presence,” said Andrew Cardno, CTO of QCI. “His ability to build strong client relationships and navigate complex business environments aligns perfectly with QCI’s vision of delivering transformational outcomes for our customers. Lee will also play a pivotal role in spearheading QCI’s efforts to launch into new market verticals, including retail, by bringing our world-class analytics and operational intelligence platform to a broader audience beyond gaming.”
Weyers holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Technology from the University of Pretoria and is an active member of NV InfraGard, where he contributes to the growth of this FBI-backed program. A decorated infantry officer and national martial arts champion, Weyers also enjoys competitive sports, including golf and sporting clays, where he has earned top rankings at international, national, and state levels.
ABOUT QCI
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI AGI Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 300 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and The Bahamas. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $42 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI’s data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego, with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Denver, Dallas, and Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at http://www.quickcustomintelligence.com.
ABOUT Andrew Cardno
Andrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling. Andrew’s innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since become a cornerstone in the majority of today’s mapping tools. His leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates, and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards, including three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards. Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities. A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent applications. Across various industries—be it telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD—Andrew’s impact is deeply felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring 14 influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over 100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity, Andrew’s work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Resorts, underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional endeavors.
ABOUT Lee Weyers
Lee Weyers is an accomplished and award-winning executive with extensive experience across private and public companies. With a background in finance and a focus on sales, marketing, and legal leadership, Lee has a proven track record of driving revenue, managing cost of goods sold, and increasing profit. Lee has deep expertise in fund-raising, having closed significant capital raising rounds across numerous companies, and has successfully led three companies to exit through acquisition in the IT and Gaming sectors. As a mentor and motivator, with a passion for translating complex challenges into actionable business results, Lee has always led his teams to success. An excellent communicator and business strategist, Lee is well-versed in client acquisition and retention and has led numerous large-scale, successful client acquisitions, engagements and initiatives. Career highlights include roles at companies such as Pinnacle, Gartner, Oracle, SAP and Rosetta Stone, where he consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets, won numerous business awards, and contributed to the growth of multiple organizations. He has also served as VP of Customer Success and held C-Suite positions, such as SVP of Global Sales at TransAct Technologies, and EVP of Sales and Operations at TableMAX. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and technology, from the University of Pretoria and has undergone various specialized sales training programs. Currently he is also a member of NV InfraGard and tasked with growing membership in this FBI backed program. He is also a decorated infantry officer and a national martial arts champion. His personal interests include competitive sports such as golf. As an and outdoorsman and active Sporting Clays competitor, he has earned top rankings at international, national and state levels.
Contact:
Laurel Kay, Quick Custom Intelligence
Phone: 858-349-8354
