Isle of Capri Casinos CEO and leadership

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.

Arnold Block, president and chief operating officer, joined Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. as senior vice president, Isle operations in 2008 and was promoted to chief operating officer in July 2011. He was named president in 2016. Arnold’s entrepreneurial spirit and focus on operational excellence are assets to his leadership role as evidenced in both his record of excellence in the gaming industry, as well as his background as a former restaurant and hotel owner. He began his career as a restaurant general manager and later owner of a 150-room hotel in Alton, and from 1975 to 1988 he also owned and operated two quality St. Louis restaurants. His dedication and skill led him to also serve as president of the Alton Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Richard Weber currently serves as senior vice president and chief strategy officer. He joined Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 2007 as the vice president of accounting and was promoted to senior vice president in 2011. Prior to joining Isle of Capri Casinos, he was vice president & corporate controller for Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. and corporate director of finance for Argosy Gaming Company. Richard has also served as a chief financial officer for several distribution companies and spent fourteen years with Arthur Andersen as an auditor and consultant. Richard is a Certified Public Accountant and has earned both a Bachelor of Science in business administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Missouri at St. Louis.

Stacy DeWalt, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, joined Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in January 2013. With more than 20 years of experience Stacy’s focus is on profitable revenue growth through innovation of customer acquisition channels, patron loyalty, and customer relationship management. She is responsible for the management of Isle’s portfolio of brands including Isle, Isle of Capri and Lady Luck. Prior to joining Isle of Capri Casinos, Stacy served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Learning Care Group, a Morgan Stanley private equity company and the second largest provider of early education and childcare service in North America with over 900 corporate and franchise locations and 17,000 employees. She has also held leadership roles with Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Hyperion Solutions and Pitney Bowes. Stacy holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication from the University of Hartford.

Dedicated to promoting from within whenever possible and learning something new each and every day, Sarah Jackson leads human resources at Isle of Capri Casinos, serving as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources and training, Sarah joined Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in August 2011. Prior to joining Isle of Capri Casinos, Sarah was president/lead partner for Strategic Collaborative Journeys, a human resources consulting company providing guidance to businesses as well as executive-level individuals seeking employment. Sarah previously held senior executive positions with Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.; Romacorp, Inc.; and Darden Restaurants, Inc. with various responsibilities including organizational development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and training.