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Past Times Arcade, Regional Chamber hold first-ever Corporate Pinball Challenge & Fundraiser

The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber and Past Times Arcades recently held a first-ever Corporate Pinball Challenge and Fundraiser.
The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber and Past Times Arcades recently held a first-ever Corporate Pinball Challenge and Fundraiser. Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Past Times Arcades recently held a first-ever Corporate Pinball Challenge and Fundraiser.

Of the 31 four-person teams that participated in the first-ever Corporate Pinball Challenge and Fundraiser, one group of pinball wizards conjured a win.

Members of Team Whitetails—Ryan Case, Denny Malloy, Rod Lawrence and Brian Dodd—took home the trophy and bragging rights until next year, but more importantly, their win means $2,000 will be donated to Whitetails Unlimited, a national deer management and conservation organization.

Each team played for a charity of their choice, with the tournament champion’s designated organization receiving the proceeds.

The event was put on by Past Times Arcade with assistance from the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. The arcade has more than 400 classic and current pinball machines and more than 200 classic arcade games. Each player at Tuesday’s tournament played 10 games apiece.

Past Times CEO Rob Berk, a member of the Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors and president emeritus of Berk Enterprises, opened the arcade in 2023 to share with the public his Guinness World Record-recognized collection of pinball and video arcade games.

The teams in order of finish were:

  • Team Whitetails: Ryan Case, Denny Malloy, Rod Lawrence and Brian Dodd (159 points)

  • DJV Ball Busters: James Murphy, Dan Vecchione, Chris Vecchione and Larry DeMarco (143 points)

  • Highway to the Flipper Zone: Alexander Smith, Jeff Schuler, Jamie Cretella and Jon Brown (140 points)

  • Believers Church: Ryan Saverko, Matt Guidice, James Faychak and Cory Clement (134 points)

  • PNC One: Paige Gamin, Myra Vitto, Liz Venditta and Frank Sybelnick (128 points)

  • LET’S FLIPPIN GO!: Dave Tofil, Greg Karas, Mike Miletti and Paul Logan (125 points)

  • Trumbull Pindustries: Jeff Michelakis, Brian Williams, Duane Myers and Brandon Gintert (118 points)

  • Pinballs of Steel: Julie Sole, Mark Rambo, Dave Sova and Payton Snyder (118 points)

  • HYNES II: George Vujnovic, George Droder, Rob Touzalin and Mike Giambattista (118 points)

  • Working Our Assets Off: Ken Cutrone, Mike Vennetti, Joel Sardich and Daniel Beilstein (117 points)

  • HYNES I: Robert Moe, Hugh McLaughlin, Rick Organ and Ryan Day (116 points)

  • HSH Button Pushers: Erik Liber, Mark Liber, Tate Wallen and Ashton Wright (114 points)

  • The Berk Bombers: Reilly Berk, Robert Berk, Savannah Berk and Megan Shargo (114 points)

  • Chamber Arrows: Ron Selak, Mark Kholos, Brenda Linert and Monique Bennett (114 points)

  • The Tilt-tans: Joe McFarland, Mandy Updegraff, Dan Mora and Jeanette Blaney (113 points)

  • Eastwood Event Centre: Staci Wiley, Toni Cameron, Alex Turosik and Aaron Adamon (110 points)

  • Eastwood Maulers: Johnny Chechitelli, Jim Groves, Donovan Kilbert and Rachael Underwood (110 points)

  • Flippin’ Good: Brett Middleton, Dave Conner, Chuck Vanscoy and Joe White (109 points)

  • Pinball Wizards: Grant Buchheit, Frank Schubert Jr., Charles Merkich and Dan Bradley (108 points)

  • AD Pinballers: Austin Testa, Wendi Lopez, Doug Griffin and Bill Maust (106 points)

  • PNC Two: Mandy Thiry, Dennis Krancevich, Bob Wollet and Jillian Richards (102 points)

  • The Perdue Rebels: Mark Click, John Perdue Jr., Chad Smith and John Stapleton (102 points)

  • First National Bank “A” Team: Chris Colella, Bob Calvert, Adam Gargano and Jeff Fishel (101 points)

  • Girard’s Dream Team: Mark Zuppo, Julie Coggins, Mark Ragozine and Salvatore Ponzio (101 points)

  • The FNB Flipping Fury: Angele Stoebener, Kelly Maze, Denise Georgalas and Connor Lent (101 points)

  • Windsor Pinball Wizards 2: Colleen Wilk, Anna Hutchinson, Carrie Suchora and Cindy Cerimele (100 points)

  • AD Straight Shooters: Jon Baker, Jerrod Donatelli, Nancy Wilson and Todd Miller (100 points)

  • Mahoning Valley Spinballers: Dan Pecchia, Brielle Robinson, Nick Perry and Tom Delamater (96 points)

  • Team KEY: Desirae Monaco, Candace Turpack, Taylor Bergana and Amanda Frost (89 points)

  • Windsor Pinball Wizards 1: Courtney Fuch, Ellen Mayfield, Kim Guarnieri and Mark Masternick (88 points)

  • The Aim-azing Flippers: Dawn Putnam, Mallorie Barricella, Lateashia Kleugher and Conrad Smith (86 points)

The top five players in points were:

  • Brian Dodd - 44

  • Ryan Saverko - 44

  • Rod Lawrence - 42

  • Daniel Beilstein - 41

  • Jamie Cretella - 41

  • Ryan Case - 41

  • Robert Moe - 40

  • Erik Liber - 40

  • James Murphy - 39

  • Dan Vecchione – 39

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