Panel Discussion
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Panel Discussion
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Consumer Trends
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
Lessons In Leadership
Hear this diverse panel uncover lessons learned throughout their expansive careers and how you can apply these powerful stories to your career.
How To Develop 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
Building a Culture
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
The First 3 Years of Your Career
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
Partnerships 101
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
The Keys to Service Excellence
Join this session if you want to hear a five star panel discussion on the keys to service excellence and the commitment involved operationally on a daily basis.
Featured Speakers:
Luke Palladino
President Meta-Hospitality Consultants
Jennifer Lodge
Forbes SVP Partner Services, The Americas
John Bourdage
Founder of Bourdage Consulting
Afsi Bird
VP of Hotel Operations, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
The Advantages of Career Pivots
This diverse panel describes their unique career paths, how to know when you should pivot and how pivoting careers can lead to greater opportunities.
Featured Speakers
Bill Pedigo
EVP/Chief Commercial Officer ocV!BE
Andrew Parnell
President at LaneTerralever
Joel Anderson
VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, Yaamava’’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Hector Fernandez
President of Americas at Aristocrat
The Power of Connections
Hear this dynamic panel give tips on how to build connections, the importance of relationships/networking, mentorship and so much more!
Featured Speakers
Laura Fernandez
VP Head of Industry (Travel + Tourism) SXM Media
Jennifer Anthony
VP of Property Marketing, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
David Kopasz
COO of Hospitality, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel