


Palms GM Stephen Thayer Named to “Best of The Best”
Las Vegas is far from Delaware, where Stephen Thayer grew up. The seasoned hospitality and gaming executive has worked his way through the industry and earned a reputation for being very much in touch with how the customer experience has changed over the years. In...
Nisqually Red Wind Casino’s Conrad Granito, Jr. Named “Best of The Best”
Conrad Granito, Jr., as General Manager of the Nisqually Red Wind Casino, has led the property to its leading status in the Washington and Greater Olympia gaming market and established it as the go-to spot for gaming, dining, and fun. He started his gaming career with...
Gun Lake Casino’s Sal Semola Named “Best of The Best”
Sal Semola began his career in the hospitality/gaming industry over 40 years ago as a dishwasher. For over 25 years, he has held executive-level positions in the operations and development of several major gaming/resort projects. He has a broad range of experience and...
Hard Rock International’s John Rees Makes the List
John Rees, SVP of Hotel Operations for Hard Rock International, is an accomplished hospitality industry veteran with over 30 years of experience and a multi-faceted skillset to lead operations with excellence. His passion for innovation and extensive experience has...