Management Team

Thomas F. Shannon is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Lucky Strike Entertainment. Over nearly three decades, he has redefined bowling and social entertainment by blending hospitality, nightlife, technology, food and beverage, and immersive guest experiences into a category-leading brand.

Shannon founded the company in 1997 with the acquisition of the original Bowlmor Lanes in Manhattan, reimagining it as an upscale entertainment destination and a model for modernizing the industry. From that single location, the business grew through strategic acquisitions and operational discipline into the world's largest operator of bowling entertainment centers. Under his leadership, the company acquired AMF Bowling Centers, the bowling centers of the Brunswick Corporation, Bowl America and Lucky Strike, expanded the Lucky Strike brand nationwide, and has continued to evolve beyond traditional bowling into family entertainment centers and large-scale water parks.

Known for his entrepreneurial instinct, disciplined growth strategy, and ability to identify overlooked opportunities, Shannon has built a company generating more than a billion dollars in annual revenue. His leadership continues to position Lucky Strike Entertainment at the forefront of modern experiential leisure, creating destinations that bring people together through entertainment, competition, dining, and social connection.

Mr. Shannon holds an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia and is a graduate of American University.

Bobby Lavan is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: LUCK).

Lavan joined in 2023, brought in to drive growth and build institutional infrastructure. He has since raised $2 billion in external capital to fund an aggressive M&A strategy and spearheaded initiatives across FP&A, AI-driven data management, procurement, and process design. He leads the company's AI efforts and is building best-in-class consumer-facing data infrastructure. His approach is hands-on, data-driven, and laser-focused on the priorities that scale.

Across his career, Lavan has raised more than $10 billion in equity and debt, with deep expertise in sale-leaseback transactions. He previously served as CFO of publicly trading Bally's Corporation and Turning Point Brands, with earlier investment roles on Wall Street. He started his career at The Blackstone Group. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

Allen Morrison is President of Bowling Center Operations at Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation, where he leads the strategic direction and operational excellence of the company’s bowling center portfolio. Since joining Lucky Strike in 2014 as an Assistant General Manager, Allen has advanced through every level of the organization and demonstrates consistent ability to grow revenue and scale operations at each stage of growth.

Driven by a deep commitment to people development and operational strategy, Allen brings a people first philosophy to every business challenge, building high performing teams and sustainable systems that fuel long term success. His rise from center level management to the executive suite reflects both his operational acumen and the trust he has earned across the organization.

Allen holds a B.A. in Theology from The Catholic University of America.

Safeguards the company’s legal interests and guides corporate governance.

Jeffrey Gliner is Chief Operations Officer of Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: LUCK).

Gliner joined in 2012, starting in operations at the flagship Bowlmor Times Square property. With a deep background in high paced, high-volume entertainment, he was an integral part of four major acquisitions and the company’s go public transition. Since being elevated to the executive team in 2022 he has been tasked with overseeing all food & beverage and league bowling operations while serving as a strategic linchpin in corporate initiatives.

In his prior role he was part of the team responsible for the culinary restructuring at The Madison Square Garden Company. The start of his career centered around operational management positions for Aramark in key accounts such as Goldman Sachs and CitiField.

He holds a BBA in Hospitality & Tourism from James Madison University.

Danielle Capestany is Chief Transformation Officer at Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: LUCK).

Capestany joined in 2003, starting in the Accounting department, which led to P&L analysis with a focus on operational efficiencies. She has led cross-functional programs that align operations, technology, and customer experience with long-term business goals. She has guided the company through strategic evolution, scalable process improvements, and future-proofing initiatives, and played an integral role in acquisitions integration, new-build projects, and the rebranding initiative. As head of internal corporate communications, she ensures clear, cohesive messaging across the enterprise. Capestany actively pursues standardization across functions to streamline workflows, reduce variation, and delivers consistent quality. She holds a BBA in Accounting from Campbell University.

Leads the development of marketing strategies to strengthen the Lucky Strike brand and engage audiences.

Champions company culture, talent development, and employee engagement.

Oversees sourcing, vendor relations, and supply chain management.

Christopher Collins is Chief Accounting Officer of Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: LUCK).

Collins joined in 2021 as Financial Reporting Manager and has since advanced to overseeing the company's accounting operations and financial reporting.

Before Lucky Strike, Collins spent his career in Big Four and national public accounting — first at Deloitte & Touche, where he reached Audit Manager, then at BDO, where he served as Audit Senior Manager and Audit Quality Director. He worked across a broad portfolio of public and private companies, with deep expertise in audit execution, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Collins is a licensed CPA in Virginia. He holds an M.Acc. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. in Accounting and Economics/Business from Randolph-Macon College.