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Industry advice right from the source. From marketing to sales to retail and more, we sit down with today’s leaders so you can learn for tomorrow.
Jason Brown, President and CEO at Marketplace Chaplains
Jason Brown, President and CEO at Marketplace Chaplains, has spent over 20 years with the company starting out as the CMO, and brings a great deal of experience in sales, marketing, branding, and strategic initiatives.
Anika Howard, President and CEO at Wondr Nation
Anika Howard, President and CEO at Wondr Nation has 20 years of experience in the gaming and entertainment industries with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies. In this episode, Anika provides insight into her career in both Tribal and corporate gaming as well as her experience working on the supplier side of the industry.
Lauren Seiler, Founder, CEO & Principal Consultant of Global Gaming Advisors, LLC
Lauren Seiler, Founder, CEO & Principal Consultant of Global Gaming Advisors, LLC, has 20 years of experience in senior corporate development, business development, strategy, and investor relations in the Casino, Gaming, iGaming, and Sports Betting industries.
Sarah Webster, the VP of Accounting and Finance at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
Sarah Webster, the VP of Accounting and Finance at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel, has been with the company for over 23 years and brings a unique perspective on what it took to grow and progress in her career while staying with the same company.
Dominic Orozco, President & CMO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Dominic Orozco is the President & CMO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos and has over 20 years of experience in casino marketing and operations.
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Peter Arceo
Yaamava' Resort & Casino General Manager
Join us as Peter Arceo gives insight to the casino industry for anyone from beginners to seasoned professionals.
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Finding Success through Next Level
Kathy Forester
Controller | Gaming Properties
“I was on the fence about leaving a place where I felt content with where I was in my career. However, I recall listening to one of the Next Level panelists (Lori) talk about how we must accept new challenges in order to grow. Now, I can attest that Lori was right.”
Patrick Taylor
Interactive Graphic Designer
“Through the panel discussions, I learned about the innovative culture at Yaamava'’ and their Next Level initiative that promotes innovative ideas from all team members. For me, continual improvement is an ongoing goal, so hearing “anyone can innovate” from an employer that values input from team members was very attractive from a career perspective.”
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