Hunstable brings more than two decades of IT leadership experience across the family entertainment and cinema exhibition industries. Prior to joining CEC Entertainment in 2024, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Cinergy Entertainment, leading the IT organization and spearheading guest-facing digital initiatives, including a mobile app, subscription, and kiosk innovations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHunstable holds a bachelor\u2019s degree from Texas A&M University\u2013Commerce and a master\u2019s degree in Cybersecurity Law from Texas A&M University School of Law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHunstable succeeds Jay Spears, who is stepping down after five years as VP and CIO. During his tenure, Spears helped lead CEC Entertainment\u2019s digital brand transformation, advanced data and analytics capabilities, expanded loyalty and CRM initiatives, and supported new off-premise ordering and delivery options.<\/span><\/p>\nAbout CEC Entertainment, LLC\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>
CEC Entertainment, LLC (\u201cCEC\u201d), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck\u2019s Arcade brands. Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid\u00ae, the brand is committed to safety through programs like Kid Check\u00ae and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was named one of America\u2019s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn’t added on—\u201cThe Fun is Baked In\u201d! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. For more information, visit\u00a0<\/span>chuckecheese.com<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>peterpiperpizza.com<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRelated:<\/span>Dave & Buster\u2019s makes progress on turnaround plan as same-store sales decline 4%<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n