Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, California State Polytechnic University, 1968.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, California State Polytechnic University, 1968.
Casino auditor Arthur Anderson & Company, Las Vegas. President, Chief Executive Officer Caesars Palace Corporation. Executive vice president Hilton Gaming Corporation.
Finance department Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. Casino controller, then casino administrator Caesars, Atlantic City, 1979—1981. Corporation controller, treasurer then senior vice president Bally's Park Place, 1981.
Executive vice president Park Place Entertainment, 1998—2001, co-chief operating officer, 2001, chief operating officer, 2001—2002. President, Chief Executive Officer Park Place Entertainment (acquired by Caesars Entertainment, Inc.), since 2002. Chief Executive Officer Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., 2005.
Member of Casino Association New Jersey (chairman, president 1996—2001).
Married Roberta Barr. Children: Karyn, Michael.