BNET Industries

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$124.3M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Computer Software Development

Number of Employees 985
Contact Information

400 Renaissance Ctr Ste 2400

Detroit, Michigan 48243

www.fitzgerald....

(313) 496-2900

NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511

News & Analysis

barden companies inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Don H. Barden CEO
Michelle Sherman Chief Financial Officer

DON H. BARDEN is owner, chairman and CEO of Barden Companies, Inc., the Majestic Star Casino, Waycor Development Company and Namibia, Africa-based Barden International, Inc. In December 2001, Barden acquired the Fitzgeralds Casino Hotel with properties in Las Vegas, Mississippi and Colorado. His international conglomerate operates in the casino, real estate development, entertainment and automotive sales, service and manufacturing industries from his corporate headquarters in downtown Detroit. With a business career spanning more than 30 years, Barden is recognized as one of the top Black entrepreneurs in the country. He has guided Barden Companies and its affiliates from earnings of $600,000 to 2004 revenues of more than $372 million, making it one of the largest African-American-owned businesses in the country. Prior to establishing Barden Companies, Barden spent 20 years in Lorain, Ohio, where he became the first elected Black city councilman in Lorain history and served two terms before leaving to pursue other business endeavors.

Organization Position Status
Majestic Star Casino LLC CEO Current
Majestic Investor Holdings LLC CEO Current
Barden Companies Inc. CEO Current
Fitzgeralds Mississippi Inc. Manager, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Black Meetings & Tourism Owner Current
Majestic Star Casino LLC Chairman Current
Barden Companies Inc. Chairman Current
Barden Companies Inc. Owner Former
Majestic Star Casino LLC Owner Former
Fitzgeralds Mississippi Inc. Board of Directors Former

Michelle R. Sherman has been a Director of the Company since July 9, 2004 and is a member of the board's Compensation Committee. Ms. Sherman also serves as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Barden Companies, Inc. ("Barden"). Ms. Sherman has been with Barden for over 13 years, serving Barden in various capacities including accounting, finance, administration, and business development. Ms. Sherman is an officer of many Barden Companies' affiliate entities including BDI for which she serves as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

Organization Position Status
Barden Companies Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino Board of Directors Current
Barden Companies Inc. Treasurer Current
Barden Companies Inc. Vice President Former

Executive News

  • Majestic Star Casino bankruptcy likely

    Pittsburgh Tribune Review - 8/15/09 - View Story

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