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Eric Gilley

personactive4 mentionsFirst seen Jan 10, 2023Last seen Oct 12, 2025

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Eric Gilley is a Stern Pinball executive holding the position of Director of Sales and Business Development. He has been a subject of industry discussion due to social media posts expressing nostalgia for 2017 and concerns about company direction, as well as critical feedback regarding his management approach. His career at Stern has included geographic reassignment, with a reported move to European sales operations followed by a return to his main role.

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    Eric Gilley sent an internal email to US Stern distributors clarifying that the topper is exclusive to the 60th Anniversary Edition tier only

    Source: Cary Hardy (claims to have obtained internal email)Stern Pinball Thinks You're Stupid

Recent Mentions (4)

  • US Director of Sales for Stern Pinball; allegedly sent internal email to distributors clarifying topper exclusivity confusion

    Stern Pinball Thinks You're StupidJan 10, 2023
  • Stern Pinball Director of Sales; reportedly posted about company being better 7 years ago; subject of Kaneda's sympathy for difficult position

    Episode 1146: "Stern Looks Outside To Fix Its Issues Inside"Oct 10, 2025
  • Director of Sales at Stern Pinball; posted social media messages expressing nostalgia for 2017 and despair about outcomes; status (employed/departed) unclear

    FREE EPISODE 1145: "What's Going on With Stern's Director of Sales?Oct 7, 2025
  • Stern sales/business development; subject of critical email alleging micromanagement and dealer intimidation; reportedly moved to Europe sales, now back in main role

    Kaneda' Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Oct 11Oct 12, 2025

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  • Existing: moved to Europe salesvsConflicting: now back in main role
    Unresolved
  • Existing: status (employed/departed) unclearvsConflicting: reportedly moved to Europe sales, now back in main role (implies current employment)
    Unresolved

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