The Executive Staff of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) oversees daily operations to fulfill the MGC’s mission: maximize consumer protections, minimize negative impacts, and promote responsible gaming through regulation, research, and informed policymaking. Each Executive Staff member plays a vital role in achieving these goals.

Click on any staff member’s name to learn more about their background and responsibilities.

Executive Director:
Dean Serpa

Chief, Division of Human Resources:
Kathleen Buckley

Gaming Agents Division Chief:
Burke Cain

Chief of Financial Investigations:
Monica Chang

Chief, Division of Community Affairs:
Joe Delaney

Chief Enforcement Council:
Kathleen Kramer

Chief Financial Officer:
Derek Lennon

Chief Veterinarian and Director of Racing:
Dr. Alexandra Lightbown

Chief of Communications:
Thomas Mills

Director of Investigations and Enforcement Bureau:
Caitlin Monahan

Chief of Licensing:
Kara O’Brien

Chief, Division of Sports Wagering:
Carrie Torrisi

Interim General Counsel:
Justin Stempeck

Director of Research and Responsible Gaming:
Mark Vander Linden