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In a constantly changing world it is important to pivot and adapt. Hear from leaders who will provide strategic insight on what is changing in consumer behavior and how you can be prepared.
Tracee Nalwak
Chief Growth Officer
Russell Silvers
Chief Operating Officer at AEG
Tim Riester
Owner & CEO of Riester Ad Agency
Drew Dixon
VP of Entertainment Operations at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Hear this diverse panel uncover lessons learned throughout their expansive careers and how you can apply these powerful stories to your career.
When you’re ready for your next career step, you need to know what matters most to hiring managers. Hear from this panel of leaders on the things that can make you standout when looking for advancement.
Featured Speakers:
Ted Gover
Director of the CGU Tribal Program
Lance Ewing
VP of Enterprise Risk Management & Operations at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Jeanne Hardemion-Kemp
VP of Operational Administration at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Melanie Johnson
Director of Learning and Development at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
One of the most common questions from candidates to hiring managers is, “what is the culture like?”. This panel will unpack everything that goes into building a team culture and what is required for sustainability.
Featured Speakers
David Lopez
CEO American Gaming Systems
Alexis Ginas
President of iHeart Media, Los Angeles Region
Kevin Tolliver
Director of Slot Operations, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Scott Hager
VP of Table Games, Yaamava’; Resort & Casino at San Manuel
This panel is for anyone thinking about getting their foot in the door of the casino & hospitality industry or early in their career. The panel will discuss lessons learned, things they wish they knew early in their career and general tips to make the most out of your early years.
Featured Speakers
Lori Ware
SVP of Casino Finance, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Chris Fava
VP of Food & Beverage, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Chris Rellinger
VP of Strategic Marketing, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Missy Stanisz
Director of Sports Wagering & Interactive Gaming, San Manuel Band of Indians
To solve business challenges we have all are required to collaborate with experts outside of our field. This panel will take the deep dive on all things partnerships.
Featured Speakers
Corey Norkin
LA Dodgers VP of Global Partnerships
Gary Border
CEO of Marketing Results
Peter Arceo
GM of Yaamava’’ at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Matt Balvanz
SVP of Analytics and Innovation at Navigate
Real stories and insights from professionals in the casino and hospitality industry.
14 Minutes
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Chief Operating Officer Kenji Hall shares his top three tips to creating cohesive relationships by engaging your employees.
7 Minutes
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Director of Talent Acquisition Jasmine Takeshita shares the most insightful tips she’s learned from interviewing entry level to senior candidates on how to create career success.
4 Minutes
Yaamava’’ Resort & Casino’s VP Enterprise Risk Management Lance Ewing shares three tips on bringing out the natural leader within you.
8 Minutes
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chief Information Security Officer Glenn Wilson shares his three tips on how to thwart hackers and keep information secure.
13 Minutes
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s Director of Executive Communication Kyle Anderson shares his three tips on how to leverage visuals to create a more impactful, memorable message.
5 Minutes
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s VP Department of Public Safety Brandon Jones shares his three tips on how to keep providing value through the year no matter what department you work in.
Get industry insights with leaders from a wide variety of subjects ranging from hotels, athletics and more.
Jim Michaelian is the heart and soul of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, an original employee who, at age 32 in 1975, embraced Chris Pook’s vision of bringing a Monaco-style motorsports event to Southern California’s port city. In this episode, we discuss planning a large-scale event, keys to success in motorsports, the changing […]
Kate is one of the emerging leaders in gaming with a proven track record of success with innovation & business intelligence. In this conversation, we do a deep dive into emerging AI, the changing landscape for operators in gaming, tips to optimize business outcomes, quilting, and much more!
Afsi Bird has 30+ years in the hospitality industry and has been a leader in providing service excellence at properties across the globe. In this candid discussion, Afsi provides insight on what is required to build a culture of service, lessons from early in her career, tips for team building, and much more!
Bronwen Gregg, one of CDC Gaming Report’s 2023 “10 Women Rising in Gaming”, leads the Gaming & Casinos portfolio for Insight Global, one of North America’s largest Talent Solutions firms. Bronwen’s biggest personal passion is advocating for equality, especially gender equality in the US workforce. She currently serves as President of WISE (Women in Sports […]
Lori Ware is the SVP of Finance at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, the 2nd most visited property in all of California. This podcast discusses the power of asking for help, a deep love of math, how to communicate data, and more!
CKM is one of the most respected leaders in the industry and currently oversees the Palms in Las Vegas. In this special podcast, we dive into her career story, how to spot talent, key nuggets for upcoming leaders, and the exciting opportunities with the iconic Palms property.
