A long serving sales director at AVS Companies has retired.

Linda Winstead, who was the amusement sales director at the company’s Burnsville, Minnesota, US, office, has retired after more than 40 years in the industry.
AVS’ president, Vince Gumma, said: “Linda has been an important part of our success over the years. We wish her health and happiness, as she embarks on the next chapter.”
Vice president of sales, Tony Shamma, added: “Being able to work alongside Linda for the past few years has been an honour to me, she is truly a legend in our industry.
“Our industry is better because of people like Linda - devoted to her trade and willing to help everyone. I feel blessed to have had the fortune to learn so much from this amazing lady.”
Winstead will still be involved with the industry, as she will focus on her contributions to the Minnesota Operators of Music and Amusements charity, as well as tending to her garden.