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Keith E. Smith is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Boyd Gaming Corporation. He has been President and a director of the Company since April 2005, and he has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2008. Keith Smith served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company from October 2001 through December 2007, and prior to being appointed President, Keith Smith had served as the Company’s Executive Vice President since May 1998. Keith Smith joined the Company in September 1990, serving in various controllership positions, the last of which was Senior Vice President and Controller. In 2005, Keith Smith was appointed to the Board of the Nevada Resort Association and served as Chairman from December 2008 until December 2012. Keith Smith has been a member of the board of directors of the American Gaming Association since January 2008, including serving as its Chairman in 2010 and 2011. From 2005 to January 2011, he served as Vice Chairman of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. In January 2012, Keith Smith was appointed by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to serve as Chairman of the board of directors of its Los Angeles Branch, and he has served as a director on that board since January 2009.

A hands-on, versatile leader with a track record of growing revenue and improving performance to maximize firm value. Extensive experience in corporate finance, operations and strategy that translate to key initiatives that ensure long-term sustainability. Demonstrated success in diverse scenarios, including start-up ventures, combating new competition, repositioning, and organizations in financial distress. Leadership defined by active engagement at all levels, creating a collaborative, performance-driven culture. Continual ability to attract top-tier talent and achieve positive results through effective leadership.Mr. Magliarditi has been responsible for organizations with revenues in excess of $3.5B and EBITDA in excess of $600M. His responsibilities have encompassed commercial & residential real estate development, including mixed-use developments, hotels, casinos, entertainment complexes, golf courses & race tracks. Magliarditi has successfully developed strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, global entertainment companies, as well as all of the major sports leagues.Magliarditi has led and participated in monetizing events of public and private companies ranging in size from $30mm to $1.5bn.

A Cornell University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in science, Mario Kontomerkos joined the Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) in September of 2011 as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he oversaw all of the finance matters for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) growing businesses. In October 2017, he was elevated to Chief Executive Officer to focus on corporate diversification. His career path evolved through various key financial, research and analytical roles with companies like Penn National Gaming, Magnetar Capital LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Lehman Brothers and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Kontomerkos’ experience also includes service as a consultant for TPG Capital LLC on the acquisition of Harrah’s Entertainment, the largest leveraged buyout in the history of the gaming industry.

From Wall Street to Atlantic City and now at the helm of one of the top publicly-traded casino gaming companies in the United States, Eric Hausler remains committed to making the next right decision. Named chief executive officer in 2016, Eric brings nearly 20 years of gaming expertise and business acumen to the role. Eric joined Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 2009 as senior vice president strategic initiatives with responsibility for pursuing new acquisition and management opportunities. He was promoted to chief strategic officer in 2011. In 2014, he was named chief financial officer overseeing finance and accounting, strategic initiatives, information technology, purchasing, payroll, insurance and risk management. Prior to joining Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Eric led development initiatives at Trump Entertainment Resorts where he identified and evaluated possible acquisitions, new developments, asset divestitures, and joint ventures from 2006 until 2009. A graduate of both Binghamton University with a bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Institute of Technology with a master’s degree, Eric is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his family.

Experienced Senior Vice President Operations and Development with a demonstrated history of working in the gambling & casinos industry. Skilled in Gaming Industry, Food & Beverage, Casino Management, Hospitality Management and Development.

Mark Dunkeson is a Member Board Of Directors at Jack Entertainment and Chief Executive Officer at Jack Entertainment and is based in Michigan, Ohio. He has worked as Senior Vice President-Luxury Brand Division at Station Casinos, President and Chief Operating Officer at Jack Entertainment, and Corporate Vice President of Development at Station Casinos. Mark studied at New Mexico State University between 1988 and 1993.

Kathy George is a Chief Executive Officer at FireKeepers Casino and is based in Battle Creek, Michigan. She has worked as General Manager at Seneca Resorts & Casinos, Vice-President Resort Operations at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, and General Manager at Currently seeking new opportunity. Kathy studied at Cornell University between 1987 and 1991.