LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming
Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that Robert L. Boughner will retire as Executive Vice
President and Chief Business Development Officer of the Company,
effective this summer. Boughner will remain a member of the
Company's Board of Directors following his retirement.
"Bob has been an immensely important contributor to Boyd
Gaming's success over the last 40 years," said Bill Boyd, Executive Chairman of Boyd
Gaming. "He played a key role in the growth and evolution of
our Company, helping guide us with his vision and leadership.
I am deeply grateful to Bob for his extraordinary service to Boyd
Gaming, and I wish him continued happiness and success in the next
chapter of his life."
"It has been an honor and a privilege to call Bob a colleague
and a friend," said Keith Smith,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming.
"Throughout the decades, Bob has successfully executed some of our
Company's most important strategic initiatives, helping Boyd Gaming
grow into one of the largest and most successful gaming companies
in the United States. I congratulate Bob on a tremendous
career, and look forward to his continued counsel and invaluable
insight as a member of our Board of Directors."
Since joining Boyd Gaming in July
1976, Boughner has served in a number of senior leadership
positions within the Company. As Chief Operating Officer of
Boyd Gaming from 1990 to 2001, he helped guide Boyd Gaming through
a period of significant expansion, as the Company opened or
acquired eight properties across the United States. Following
his tenure as COO, Boughner was named President and Chief Executive
Officer of Borgata, leading the design, development and operations
of Atlantic City's most profitable
and successful casino resort.
Boughner has served in his current position since 2012, and
currently leads a variety of business development initiatives,
including the Company's current effort to redevelop non-gaming
amenities across the country. Additionally, Boughner oversees
several of the Company's corporate administrative and support
departments.
The Company plans to announce details regarding transition of
duties in the near future.
"I'm incredibly honored to have been a part of this great
Company for nearly 40 years," Boughner said. "It has truly
been a privilege to work alongside Bill
Boyd and the entire senior leadership team, and I look
forward to continuing to support our Company's growth, development
and success as a member of the Board of Directors."
About Boyd Gaming
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:
BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22
gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Boyd Gaming
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