Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Names Senior Vice President, Marketing and Senior Vice President, Human Resources
September 11 2007 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
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/. DATASOURCE: Isle of Capri
Casinos, Inc. 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.
Web site: http://www.islecorp.com/
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