John Mayewski Appointed VP and GM of Casino
Magic Bossier City, Louisiana
BOSSIER CITY, La., Oct. 22, 1999 - J. Michael Allen, Chief Operating Officer
of Hollywood Park, Inc.�s (NYSE: HPK) Gaming Division, the parent organization
of Casino Magic Bossier City, La., has announced the appointment of John
Mayewski to the position of Vice President and General Manager of the property.
In his new position, Mayewski will oversee all aspects of Casino Magic
Bossier City�s operations including gaming, hotel, food and beverage, entertainment
and administration. Additionally, Mayewski will direct the property�s strategic
planning process.
�It is not often that you find someone whose experience and expertise
in finance is coupled with such a strong knowledge of operations and strategic
planning,� said Allen. �John is one of those people. We�re very pleased
to know that a man of John�s integrity and seasoned professionalism will
be overseeing our property in Bossier City.�
Mayewski began his career in the gaming entertainment business in 1980
as the director of internal audit for Harrah�s Atlantic City. Most recently,
he served as Vice President�Finance of Sun International�s Atlantis Casino
and Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas. In a career that has been diverse
not only in geographic locations, but also in responsibilities, Mayewski
has opened and developed new properties in various gaming jurisdictions
around the country for Harrah�s. In addition, he has served as Vice President
- Finance/Administration and CFO for Harrah�s Northern Nevada Division,
Harrah�s New Orleans, and Harrah�s Atlantic City.
Prior to entering the gaming industry, he worked at the accounting firm
of KPMG Peat Marwick. A New York native, Mayewski received a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree with honors from Manhattan College in
Riverdale, New York. He is also a graduate of Harrah�s Executive Development
Program, and has completed distinguished executive education programs at
the University of Pennsylvania�s Wharton School of Business and Harvard
University�s Levinson Leadership Institute.
Paul Alanis, President of Hollywood Park, stated, �We believe that John�s
extensive background in the hospitality/gaming business and his strong
business orientation will take our Bossier City property to a new level
of profitability and customer satisfaction.� |
John R. Spina Appointed Vice President
and General Manager of Belterra Resort
And Casino Vevay, Indiana
VEVAY, Ind., Oct. 22, 1999 - J. Michael Allen, Chief Operating Officer
of Hollywood Park, Inc.�s (NYSE: HPK) Gaming Division, the parent organization
of Belterra Resort and Casino in Vevay, Ind., has announced the appointment
of John R. Spina to the position of Vice President and General Manager
of the property which is currently under development.
�John�s 18 years of gaming experience includes the opening of many new
hotel/casinos, making him a perfect fit for our property in Vevay,� said
Allen. �His experience and expertise in operations, marketing, finance
and development will contribute significantly to our success in Indiana.�
In his new position, Spina will be assembling the senior management
team, which will oversee the development of the property and subsequent
operations, including gaming, hotel, food and beverage, entertainment,
golf course and administration.
Spina began his career in the gaming industry in 1981 as the Director
of Planning for Harrah�s Atlantic City. Most recently, he served as Vice
President/General Manager of Hyatt�s Grand Victoria Casino and Resort in
Rising Sun, Ind. Prior to his position with Hyatt he served as Executive
Vice President - Operations for Ameristrar Casinos, based in Las Vegas,
Nev. During his tenure at Ameristar, Spina was responsible for the opening
of two gaming properties, one of which was a riverboat casino.
Spina received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA
degree in Finance from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. Spina also
holds gaming licenses in New Jersey, Iowa, Indiana and Mississippi.
Commenting on Spina�s appointment, Paul Alanis, President of Hollywood
Park, stated, �We are confident that John will implement marketing and
information system programs that will make our property extremely competitive
and financially successful. We look forward to having a person of John�s
experience and talent overseeing for us this very important Indiana property.� |
