Casino & Hotel Virginia in Virginia announces the addition of three new employees to their team.
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, a significant part of a $1.4 billion development project in Petersburg, is bolstering its workforce with the addition of experienced executives in various departments. The new hires, which include more than 100 table games dealers for the temporary gaming facility launch, are expected to create approximately 500 permanent jobs in total [1][2][3][4].
In the realm of security, Kirk Marlowe, a distinguished figure with a background in criminal investigation, homeland security, and law enforcement, has been appointed as Head of Security at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. Marlowe's impressive career includes roles such as deputy superintendent, director, deputy director, and commander for the Virginia State Police. Most recently, he served as the Virginia State Police's first Chief Transformation Officer [1].
Patricia Tuck, with a diverse HR career spanning Harrah's Entertainment, Argosy Casino, Seneca Gaming Corporation, and SugarHouse Casino, has been hired as Vice President of Human Resources at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. Tuck's impressive track record includes opening two properties and two expansions in fewer than three years at WarHorse Gaming [1].
Cheryl Brown, an accomplished marketing leader with more than 25 years of experience, has been appointed as Vice President of Marketing at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. Brown brings her expertise from casinos in Atlantic City and the Bahamas, as well as Gold Key PHR in Hampton Roads, to oversee all facets of marketing at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, including advertising, events, promotions, entertainment, and database strategy [1].
These hires reflect the company's commitment to Virginia and its focus on building the careers of its team members. Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is also collaborating with Richard Bland College through a dealer training program to emphasize local workforce development [3].
Rege Behe, the representative of Bruce Smith Enterprise and the Cordish Companies, commented on the quality of the new hires, stating that they are best-in-class leaders [1]. Other key roles identified include the Food and Beverage General Manager, Casino Facilities Director, and EVS Deep Cleaner [1].
Live! Casino Virginia is currently under construction and is expected to open pending regulatory approval. The addition of these experienced professionals to the team is a promising sign for the casino's future success in Petersburg.
Sources: [1] https://www.livecasinoandhotelvirginia.com/news/live-casino-hotel-virginia-announces-key-hires-ahead-of-grand-opening/ [2] https://www.richmondbizsense.com/2021/02/10/live-casino-hotel-virginia-hires-new-vice-presidents-of-marketing-human-resources/ [3] https://www.richmondbizsense.com/2021/02/10/live-casino-hotel-virginia-hires-new-vice-presidents-of-marketing-human-resources/ [4] https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/live-casino-hotel-virginia-announces-key-hires-ahead-of-grand-opening
Casino-and-gambling operations at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will be under the guidance of experienced professionals such as Cheryl Brown, who has been appointed as Vice President of Marketing, bringing her expertise from casinos in Atlantic City and the Bahamas. The casino games offered at the temporary and permanent facilities are expected to provide approximately 500 permanent jobs in total.
