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With over 25 years experience in the gaming industry, Andre brings with him a wealth of knowledge. From fundraising and organization, development and opening, to operation and management, Andre has done it all. Starting with Steve Wynn's Golden Nugget, Andre progressed through senior management positions, until he was tapped to operate the Showboat Atlantic City, where he took the company from $30 million in net revenue to $130 million within two years, and in the face of the opening of Trump Taj Mahal Casino next door. Andre was chosen as Showboat's senior manager for its Sydney Harbour Casino project in New South Wales, where he was singularly responsible for obtaining the financing and the development and opening of this $1 billion facility. He has served as President and CEO of other gaming companies.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Vice President of Finance |
Current |
| Capital One |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Minnesota State University |
CPA |
Former |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
Master's Degree |
Former |
| Minnesota State University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
Since 2003, Mr. Miller has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aero Products International, a leading maker of premium, air-filled bedding products. From 1998 until 2003, Mr. Miller was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Skiing Company, owner and operator of seven well-known ski resorts located in New England, Colorado and Utah. From 1994 until 1998, he was an Executive Vice President of Showboat, Inc. with responsibility for operational support for new casino development. Previously, Mr. Miller served in various positions within the Showboat organization, including President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic City Showboat, Inc. Mr. Miller holds a Master's Degree in Accountancy from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Aero Products International, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Director, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Skiing Company |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| American Skiing Company |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Aero Products International, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Executive Vice President of Development |
Current |
| Michels Development, LLC |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
Wes has over 27 years experience in the casino/hotel industry. He is an expert in casino openings and operations. Most recently, he served as General Manager of the Argosy Casino - Baton Rouge, LA. In 1999, he turned the property around to profitability by implementing an identity re-branding of the casino, renovation of the casino and construction of a hotel. From 1994 to 1998, he served as Chief Operating Officer for the Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia, responsible for the openings and operations of both the temporary and permanent casino/hotel. Prior to that, he served as Controller for Casino Windsor, Ontario, Canada, overseeing the construction and opening of the temporary casino, which was a fast-track project, opening in six months. Previously, he had served in various executive positions with responsibilities for the opening and operations of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Showboat Casino, Trump Castle Casino and the Tropicana Casino. Mr. Elam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Thomas Edison State College.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Senior Vice President of Operations and Development |
Current |
| University of Nevada Reno |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| University of Nevada |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Thomas Edison State College |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| University of Nevada-Reno |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
Jim has over twenty years experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects. He has worked with Tribal governments, federal agencies and local municipalities and civic organizations to secure the approvals, agreements and support necessary to conduct tribal gaming. He is responsible for identifying and securing the services of all key suppliers and consultants, developing the strategy and then directing and managing the efforts of the team. Jim is the company's liaison to the tribal government and their legal representatives in all matters related to the project. He has extensive experience in project and contract management, customer relationship management, as well as implementation of the business process. Prior to joining Full House Resorts, Jim was with GTECH, the world's largest lottery supplier, as Director of Operations.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Vice President, Indian Gaming Development |
Current |
| GTECH, LLC |
Director of Operations |
Former |
Bruce has over 28 years of experience in the gaming industry. He was most recently the General Manager and Executive Vice President of Gaming Entertainment Delaware, The Full House Resorts subsidiary that manages Harrington Raceway & Casino, Delaware. Previously, Bruce spent 20 years in the gaming industry in the Atlantic City market. He was with Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts for over ten years as CFO, COO of Trump Taj Mahal, President/COO of Trump Marina and GM of Trump's riverboats in Gary, Indiana and Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Finance for Elsinore's Atlantic City Casino Hotel. Bruce is a CPA by discipline and received his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Golden State University in San Francisco.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
General Manager of Midway Slots and Simulcast |
Current |
| Trump Marina |
President |
Former |
| Trump Taj Mahal |
President, Coo |
Former |
| Indiana, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Indiana, Inc. |
COO |
Former |
| Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. |
Cfo |
Former |
| Trump Marina |
COO |
Former |
| Atlantic City Casino Hotel |
Vice President of Finance |
Former |
| Golden State University |
Mba |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
CPA by discipline |
Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University |
Bs |
Former |
Nancy has been with Stockman's Casino since 1998 as its Controller, where she reported to the General Manager and owner until the acquisition by Full House Resorts. She serves as Vice President of the Churchill Economic Development Authority Business Council, for which she was formerly President and a Director. Previously, Nancy was Finance Director of the Te-Moak Housing Authority in Elko, Nevada and has provided financial planning advice and services. She is a Certified Financial Planner.
Barth has over 18 years experience in the gaming industry and has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is admitted to practice in the state of Nevada, New Jersey and New York. With a background as a Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Barth brings a wealth of knowledge in licensing, compliance and good business practices. He has represented most of the major casino and gaming supplier companies in the country. Barth has developed employee, compliance, internal control and general corporate policy programs in conjunction with most of the gaming commissions in the country. Barth is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, an invitation-only group whose membership must demonstrate proven knowledge and understanding of the gaming field.
Ken Adams is a principal in the gaming consulting firm, Ken Adams Ltd., which he founded in 1990. He is also an editor of the Adams' Report monthly newsletter, the Adams' Daily Report daily electronic newsletter and the Adams Review, each of which focus on the gaming industry. Since August 1997, Mr. Adams has been a partner in Johnny Nolon's Casino in Cripple Creek Colorado, a limited stakes casino with a restaurant and bar. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Vision Gaming & Technology, Inc., a privately-held gaming machine company and the Downtown Improvement Agency for Reno, Nevada.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Casino Company |
President |
Current |
| The Casino Company |
General Manager |
Former |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| The Casino Company |
Director |
Current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
Associate Professor |
Current |
| Corestrata, LLC |
|
Current |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Vice Chairman |
Current |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Casino Company |
Consultant |
Former |
| Purdue University |
Associate Professor |
Former |
| Wynn Las Vegas |
Consultant |
Former |
| International Game Technology |
Consultant |
Former |
| Bellagio The Resort |
Consultant |
Former |
| The Technology Company, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. |
|
Former |
| United States International University |
Doctor of Business Administration in International Business |
Former |
Kathleen Caracciolo has an extensive background in finance and accounting, currently serving as Vice President of Finance for Atlantic City Coin and Slot Service Company, Inc., which designs, manufactures and distributes electronic gaming devices. Previously, she was Vice President of Finance for the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority, a government agency responsible for enhancing the economy of the region with coordination of the operations of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall, famous for years as the home of the Miss America Pageant. Prior to that, Ms. Caracciolo was employed by the Atlantic City Showboat Casino Hotel, rising through the financial ranks to become Vice President of Finance, and has held finance positions with several other Atlantic City casinos.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Iacocca Foundation |
Founder |
Current |
| The Iacocca Foundation |
Chairman |
Current |
| The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Full House Resorts, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Chrysler Corporation |
Consultant |
Former |
| Chrysler Corporation |
Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Former |
| Chrysler Corporation |
Director |
Former |
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