LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming
Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced the promotion of
Josh Hirsberg, Steve Thompson and Ted
Bogich to Executive Vice President, effective
immediately.
All three executives previously served as Senior Vice Presidents
of the Company, and will continue to report directly to
Keith Smith, President and Chief
Executive Officer.
"Over the last several years, Josh, Steve and Ted have all
played integral roles in successfully guiding Boyd Gaming through
challenging times, and returning our Company to strong, sustained
growth," Smith said. "We are pleased to recognize their
contributions with these well-deserved promotions, and we look
forward to further leveraging the talent and experience of these
senior executives."
Hirsberg joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer in 2008. As Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Hirsberg will
continue to oversee all of the Company's financial efforts,
including debt and equity financing, strategic planning,
accounting, budgeting and investor relations.
Thompson has served in numerous senior executive positions with
Boyd Gaming since joining the Company in 1983, including Senior
Vice President, Operations for Boyd Gaming's Nevada region since 2004. In his new role as
Executive Vice President, Operations, Thompson will retain
oversight of the Company's Nevada
operations. He will also assume responsibility for several of the
Company's corporate functions, including Procurement,
Administration and Slot Operations.
Bogich joined Boyd Gaming in 2004 as Vice President and General
Manager of Sam's Town Tunica, and was named Vice President and
General Manager of Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City, Ind. in 2007. He was promoted
to Senior Vice President, Operations in 2012, with oversight of
five properties in Illinois,
Indiana, Kansas and Louisiana. As Executive Vice President,
Operations, Bogich will be the senior operations executive for Boyd
Gaming's Midwest and South and Peninsula regions, located in
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana and Mississippi.
Additionally, Bogich will assume responsibility for the Company's
Corporate Marketing and Design and Construction functions.
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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