ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) officials announced today that Douglas Burkhalter has
been named senior vice president of marketing and R. Ronald Burgess has
been named senior vice president of human resources. Both appointments are
subject to regulatory approval.
Burkhalter brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing,
including brand development, customer segmentation, loyalty programs,
database marketing, advertising, media buying and analysis. Having served
at the corporate and property levels of major gaming companies, his
critical strengths include implementing strategic marketing initiatives,
multi-property management, building team-oriented business processes and
brand management.
Most recently, Burkhalter served as vice president of marketing
strategy for Trump Entertainment Resorts, where he was responsible for the
launch of the company's unified card program. He also held the position of
corporate director of marketing for Argosy Gaming Company, where he was
responsible for the campaign to rebrand the company, as well as director of
marketing for the Alton Belle Casino. Burkhalter holds a degree in
marketing from Webster University in St. Louis.
R. Ronald Burgess brings over 20 years of human resources experience at
leading gaming companies to his new role, having responsibility for human
resources during the turnaround of Argosy Gaming Company, and serving as
the corporate director of human resources at Harrah's during their period
of major growth. In these roles, Burgess was instrumental in the
development and implementation of innovative service and courtesy programs,
performance management systems, and executive development programs, as well
as improving employee retention rates.
Most recently he served as a consultant on the launch of gaming in
Macau, creating a foundation for human resources programs and a service
culture for Galaxy Entertainment. Prior to joining Harrah's in 1986, he was
responsible for human resources at a major operating unit of RCA,
ultimately managing the merger into GE; as well as serving as the director
of human resources for the Peabody Hotel. Burgess holds graduate degrees in
education from the University of Memphis.
"I am pleased to welcome both Ron and Doug to the Isle of Capri Casinos
team. We have added two strong gaming experts with very valuable skill sets
to a solid leadership team that is focused on taking deliberate, measured
steps toward strategic growth and improved financial performance," Virginia
McDowell, president and chief operating officer, said.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to providing
its customers with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience at
each of its 18 casino properties. The Company owns and operates casinos in
Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf,
Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville and
Kansas City, Missouri and a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach,
Florida. The Company also operates and has a 57 percent ownership interest
in two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. Isle of Capri Casinos'
international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in
Freeport, Grand Bahama, a casino in Coventry, England, and a two-thirds
ownership interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England.
There are four Isle of Capri Casinos brands including "the isle," Isle
of Capri, Colorado Central Station and Rhythm City, providing over 16,000
slot machines, 550 table games and 3000 hotel rooms for our guests'
enjoyment.
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements,
which are subject to change. These forward-looking statements may be
significantly impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors,
including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory approvals,
financing sources, development and construction activities, costs and
delays, weather, permits, competition and business conditions in the gaming
industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed in or implied by the statements herein.
Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect
the Company's financial condition, results of operations and expansion
projects, is included in the filings of the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-K for the
most recently ended fiscal year.
CONTACTS:
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President - 561.995.6660
Donn Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer - 314.813.9319
Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication - 314.813.9368
NOTE: Other Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. press releases and a corporate
profile are available at http://www.prnewswire.com. Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc.'s home page is http://www.islecorp.com.
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CONTACT:
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President,
+1-561-995-6660, or Donn Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-314-813-9319, or Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate
Communication, +1-314-813-9368, all of Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc.
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