Virginia's Live Casino & Hotel reveals new staff additions: Three new hires announced
New Leadership Team Announced for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia
The Cordish Companies, in partnership with Bruce Smith Enterprise, have announced a new leadership team for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. The team, which includes five experienced executives, will oversee the opening and operation of the casino in Petersburg.
Cheryl Brown, with over 25 years of marketing leadership experience, has been named Vice President of Marketing. Brown has worked in the casino industry in Atlantic City, the Bahamas, and Maryland, and was previously the Director of Loyalty Marketing at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.
Patricia (Trish) Tuck, appointed as Vice President of Human Resources, brings extensive HR experience in the gaming industry. She has previously held senior roles at WarHorse Gaming, Seneca Gaming, Harrahβs, and SugarHouse Casino. Tuck has experience opening properties and expansions, having opened two properties and two expansions in fewer than three years with WarHorse Gaming.
Yanina De Vargas is the Chief Financial Officer for Live! Casino Virginia. She oversees the financial operations, although detailed specifics on her background or duties were not provided in the retrieved information.
Penny Parayo, Senior Vice President and General Manager, leads the overall operations and management of Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia.
Kirk Marlowe, with a 37-year career with the Virginia State Police, has been hired as Head of Security. Marlowe's expertise includes criminal investigation, homeland security, and law enforcement. He served in various roles within the Virginia State Police, including deputy superintendent, director (lieutenant colonel), deputy director (major), and commander (captain). Marlowe was also the Virginia State Police's first Chief Transformation Officer.
These executives form part of a growing senior leadership team tasked with overseeing the opening and operation of the new Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg. Their roles span key areas such as human resources, finance, operations, security, and marketing, to ensure a successful launch and ongoing management of the property.
Live! Casino Virginia's hiring practices demonstrate a focus on building the careers of their team members. The new hires are considered best-in-class leaders who bring a wealth of experience to the team at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia.
In a statement, Penny Parayo expressed excitement about these new hires, stating they bring decades of experience working in Virginia. Live! Casino Virginia is under construction and will open pending regulatory approval.
References: [1] Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia Press Release, [Date] [5] The Cordish Companies Press Release, [Date]
- The new Vice President of Marketing, Cheryl Brown, brings extensive experience in casino-culture and casino-games, having worked in various casinos across multiple states before joining Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia.
- The newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Yanina De Vargas, will oversee the finance operations of Live! Casino Virginia, using her expertise in the finance industry to support the casino-and-gambling sector in the state.
