RENO (AP) - International Game Technology's board of directors has elected Paget L. Alves to serve as the company's director.
The 55-year-old Alves is president of the Business Markets Group for Sprint Nextel.
IGT President and CEO Patti Hart says Alves brings more than 20 years of technology company experience to IGT.
Alves will assume his new role pending applicable regulatory approval.