14 Questions with American Pinball President Ron Lindeman

Earlier this week, American Pinball announced it had been acquired by JB Vincent LP, a Texas-based family office led by LED manufacturing entrepreneur J. Bryan Vincent. The news came after a year of dormancy, layoffs, and uncertainty about whether AP would ever release another pinball machine.

Ron Lindeman is staying on as president under the new ownership. He joined AP as Sales Manager in March 2024 and moved up through director and general manager roles before the acquisition. Prior to pinball, he spent over 20 years in vending and amusement operations.

I reached out with a list of questions. He responded in writing. Here's what he had to say.

Deal Structure

Colin: The press release says JB Vincent LP acquired "the assets" of American Pinball. What specifically did that include?

Ron: Brand, facility, tooling, inventory. The only license was Hot Wheels, which ended at the end of 2025—but we're finishing up orders that were placed before that.

Colin: Will Aimtron [AP's original owner] have any ongoing role?

Ron: Clean break.

Colin: Did the acquisition include Orbit Games?

Ron: Yes. Orbit Games is included but will be a separate company focused on the commercial side.

Colin: How long was this deal in the works? AP has been largely dormant for over a year—did this factor into that, or did it come together recently?

Ron: Less than 90 days.

Operations

Colin: Will operations stay in the Chicago area, or is Texas consolidation on the table?

Ron: No, both companies will stay in the Chicago area.