Lorenzo Fertitta

Education

Fertitta obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego in 1991 and an Master of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University in 1993.

Career

He credits Alexander for being an important figure in his life, and the two hold a strong connection to this day. Fertitta Enterprises

Since 1993, Fertitta has occupied various executive positions within Fertitta Enterprises. From 1991 to 1993, Fertitta served as vice president, before becoming president and chief executive officer, from June 1993 to July 2000, where he was responsible for managing an investment portfolio consisting of marketable securities and real property.

Station Casinos

On June 19, 2008, Fertitta stepped down as president to work full-time for Zuffa, Limited Liability Company.

On February 2, 2009, Station Casinos announced its plans to file for bankruptcy by April 15.

Station"s filing came in response to a lawsuit filed by an individual bondholder challenging the gaming company"s debt swap and prepackaged bankruptcy proposal. On July 28, 2009, Station Casinos filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

However, the Fertitta family is expected to make additional investments to maintain its ownership. Ultimate Fighting Championship

He quickly took the opportunity, making the purchase a month later.

Zuffa was immediately co-founded with brother Frank Fertitta III to establish an entity to manage the assets of the newly acquired Mixed Martial Arts promotion organization.

Thereafter, White became president of the company, and received 9 percent of the company"s shares. In March 2007, Zuffa acquired World Extreme Cagefighting (UFC"s sister promotion) and Pride Fighting Championships, which were absorbed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Sports Business Journal reported that Fox will pay Zuffa around $100 million per year for the programming package.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Chairman of the Nevada Resort Association

Commissioner on the Nevada State Athletic Commission (November 1996 to July 2000)

Director on the American Gaming Association.

Achievements

• Fertitta is a principal shareholder and a co-founder of Station Casinos Incorporated. He served as a member on the board of directors from 1991 until gaining the position of Station"s president in July 2000. In the largest and most sweeping television deal achieved by an Mobile Marketing Association promotion to date, Fox will air four live UFC events on its flagship channel per year, 32 live fights on its cable channel Forex, as well as supplementary taped and live programming on its other cable channels, including Fuel television, Fox Deportes and its FSMG channels.

Membership

Former Advisory Board Member of Nevada First Bank.