Wes has over 27 years experience in the casino/hotel industry. He is an expert in casino openings and operations. Most recently he served as General Manager of the Argosy Casino - Baton Rouge LA. In 1999 he turned the property around to profitability by implementing an identity re-branding of the casino renovation of the casino and construction of a hotel. From 1994 to 1998 he served as Chief Operating Officer for the Star City Casino in Sydney Australia responsible for the openings and operations of both the temporary and permanent casino/hotel. Prior to that he served as Controller for Casino Windsor Ontario Canada overseeing the construction and opening of the temporary casino which was a fast-track project opening in six months. Previously he had served in various executive positions with responsibilities for the opening and operations of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Showboat Casino Trump Castle Casino and the Tropicana Casino. Mr. Elam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada-Reno. |