BOISE, Idaho ÔÇô The Idaho Lottery announced today Shannon Newhouse has been appointed to the executive team as the Deputy Director for Sales.

"I am pleased to appoint Shannon Newhouse, with her extensive lottery experience and knowledge of Idaho's retail community, to the management team of the Idaho Lottery," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "In her two decades of service to the people of Idaho, she has been on the forefront of managing the Lottery's statewide sales team for the past six years and implemented many initiatives that include the placement of self-service vending machines and managing the installation of equipment at new retail locations across Idaho."

Newhouse's appointment comes after the retirement of 23 year veteran Mike Helppie on April 1, 2013. A native Idahoan, Ms. Newhouse joined the Idaho Lottery in 1993 as a Customer Service Representative. From 1997 to 2002, she was the Idaho Lottery Retail Accounts Managers that handled all new retail accounts. In 2002, Newhouse became an Idaho Lottery Sales Representative in the Treasure Valley. In 2007, she was promoted to Regional Sales Representative Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations and oversight of the Idaho Lottery's thirteen statewide sales representatives.

"I have been fortunate throughout my career to work with and learn from some of the most dedicated business owners in Idaho," said Newhouse. "This appointment is a great honor and professional opportunity for me to continue my career while benefitting the communities and businesses of Idaho."

Newhouse's goal is to continue to responsibly grow the Idaho Lottery's sales. "Last year, we were the number one jurisdiction in North America for percentage increase of sales, largely due to our ability to work cooperatively with our 1,100 member retail base," added Newhouse. "I am looking forward to strengthening our relationship with our retailers by continuing to be good business partners with them."

Ms. Newhouse joins a highly experienced Idaho Lottery executive team that includes Director Anderson (6 years with the Lottery), Chief Operating Officer - Becky Schroeder (22 years with the Lottery), Deputy Director of Marketing ÔÇô Sherie Moody-St. Clair, (18 years with the Lottery), and Deputy Director of Security - Amber French (16 years with the Lottery).

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