Joseph Brese is the Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery, appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2022. He leads the state agency that operates Virginia's lottery and regulates commercial casinos, sports wagering, and charitable gaming across the Commonwealth.
In this role, Brese has become a prominent public representative of Virginia's gambling regulatory system. He has appeared in state news coverage around lottery performance, sports betting revenue reports, and the launch and oversight of Virginia's casino industry. His decisions and public statements as executive director materially affect the gambling industry in Virginia.
Brese's professional background includes prior service within the Virginia Lottery before he took the top position, according to official agency context. Specific dates and earlier titles were not confirmed in the available material. His leadership focuses on overseeing the state's expanding legal gambling market and the agency's regulatory responsibilities.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mohegan Gaming | Chief Operating Officer | – present |
| Virginia Lottery | Executive Director | – present |