Caesars Entertainment Corporation is a holding company. The Company provides casino-entertainment and hospitality services. The Company's segments include Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC (CERP), Caesars Growth Partners, LLC (CGP) and Other. The Company's resorts operate primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. The Company also owns the London clubs international family of casinos. The Company's facilities include gaming offerings, food and beverage outlets, hotel and convention space, and non-gaming entertainment options. As of July 14, 2017, the Company through its subsidiaries, operates 47 casinos in 13 states and five countries. As of December 31, 2016, CERP owned six casinos in the United States and The LINQ promenade along with leasing Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace Las Vegas (Octavius Tower) to Caesars Entertainment Operating Company (CEOC) and gaming space at The LINQ promenade to CGP.

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Don Kornstein founded and has served as the managing member of the strategic, management and financial consulting firm Alpine Advisors LLC. Mr. Kornstein served on the board of directors of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) from October 2017 until its merger with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. During his tenure, Mr. Kornstein was Chair of both the Transaction Committee and Strategy & Finance Committee. He also served as a board member of Caesars Acquisition from January 2014 until its merger with [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) in October 2017. He previously served as a non-executive director on the board of Gala Coral Group, Ltd., a diversified gaming company based in the United Kingdom, from June 2010 until its merger with Ladbrokes PLC in November 2016. He has served on the boards of directors of Affinity Gaming, Inc. (Chairman), a casino gaming company, from March 2010 until January 2014, Bally Total Fitness Corporation (Chairman & Chief Restructuring Officer), Shuffle Master, Inc., Circuit City Stores, Inc., Cash Systems, Inc. (until its sale to Everi) and Varsity Brands, Inc. Mr. Kornstein served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Jackpot Enterprises, Inc., which was a NYSE-listed gaming company until its sale, and was an investment banker and Senior Managing Director of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. Mr. Kornstein earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania) and his Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Mr. Kornstein brings to the Board his significant experience in the gaming, entertainment and investment banking industries as well as his leadership roles serving as chairman, chief executive officer and financial expertise and experience serving as chief restructuring officer and on several boards of directors.

Don Kornstein

Salil Kulkarni is the Interim EVP & CIO at [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). Salil previously served as the EVP & Interim Chief Information Officer at [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation from October 2019 to July 2020. In this role, they were responsible for managing all aspects of technology operations and advancing Caesars’ technology by leading an industry-first, mobile-enabled, internal and customer-focused transformation (5-year horizon) in 2016. 

The initiative includes transforming every aspect of the business: (1) back office, finance, HR, legal, compliance, and (2) cloud-based hotel property management, sales/marketing and gaming systems, corporate-wide infrastructure, cybersecurity and governance procedures while utilizing offshore vendors. Kulkarni increased transparency, collaboration, products, efficiency, and created new revenue streams by modernizing legacy systems. Prior to their role as EVP & Interim CIO, Kulkarni served as SVP & Chief Technology Officer at [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation from January 2016 to December 2019 and as Company Officer & Chief Technology Officer at HavenBrook Homes from January 2015 to December 2016. Salil also served on the Board of Advisors at Alora Home Health Software from January 2015 to December 2019.

They are on a team with Stephanie Lepori - Chief Administrative and Accounting Officer, Anthony Carano - President and COO, and Ed Quatmann - Chief Legal Officer. Salil Kulkarni reports to Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer.

Salil Kulkarni

Gavin Whiteley

Bonnie Biumi was a director of Isle of Capri from October 2012 until May 1, 2017, at which time she was appointed to the Board of Directors of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the merger agreement with Isle of Capri. In July 2020 she was appointed to the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the merger agreement with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. Ms. Biumi was President and Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2012 of Kerzner International Resorts, a developer, owner and operator of destination resorts, casinos and hotels. Previously, she held senior level financial positions at NCL Corporation, Ltd., Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., Neff Corporation, Peoples Telephone Company, Inc. and Price Waterhouse. Ms. Biumi was a member of the board of directors of Home Properties, Inc., a publicly-traded company, from October 2013 to October 2015, and she is currently a member of the board of directors of Retail Properties of America, Inc., a publicly-traded company, where she serves as a member of the audit committee and chair of the compensation committee. She is a Certified Public Accountant. Ms. Biumi was selected to serve as a director because of her extensive experience in corporate finance and accounting, investor relations, capital and strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, as well as her service on the boards of other public companies. Ms. Biumi brings to the Board of Directors important perspectives with respect to leadership, financial and risk management.

Bonnie Biumi

Bret Yunker is Chief Financial Officer of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). He served as Chief Financial Officer of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. since May 2019, before the acquisition of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation. Mr. Yunker is responsible for all of the Company’s financial and treasury functions including financial reporting, bank relationships, conducting internal and industry analysis to support the Company’s goals for growth, investor relations, and M&A activity. In addition, department leadership of strategy business services & IT, tax, procurement, data analytics and design & construction will report into Mr. Yunker.

Mr. Yunker brings more than twenty years of gaming industry investment banking experience to his position, most recently serving as Managing Director at J.P. Morgan in its Real Estate Investment Banking group with primary coverage responsibility for the domestic & international gaming industry. In this role, he worked with clients across several sectors within the gaming industry, including casino operators, gaming equipment and system suppliers, REITs, lottery service providers and online gaming companies.

Mr. Yunker began his banking career in 1998, serving for fourteen years in various investment banking roles including as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. His work with clients over the last twenty years includes broad geographic coverage including North America, Europe, Asia and other emerging markets.

Mr. Yunker’s proven financial expertise and extensive industry relationships are an invaluable asset to Caesars as we seek to continue to build value for our shareholders. 

Bret Yunker

Courtney R. Mather became a member of the Board of Directors of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) in March 2019. Mr. Mather formerly served as Portfolio Manager of Icahn Capital, the entity through which Carl C. Icahn manages investment funds, from December 2016 to March 2020, and was previously Managing Director of Icahn Capital from April 2014 to November 2016. Prior to joining Icahn Capital, Mr. Mather was at Goldman Sachs & Co. from 1998 to 2012, most recently as Managing Director responsible for Private Distressed Trading and Investing. Mr. Mather currently serves as a director of Cheniere Energy Inc., a director of Newell Brands Inc., and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Conduent Inc. He has previously served on the boards of Herc Holdings Inc., Ferrous Resources Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, [Viskase Companies Inc](/org/viskase-companies-inc)., American Railcar Industries, Inc., CVR Refining L.P., and CVR Energy Inc. Mr. Mather holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Certified Financial Risk Manager professional designations.

Courtney Mather

Frank J. Fahrenkopf served on the Board of Directors of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. from September 2014 until July 2020, at which time he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the merger agreement with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the [American Gaming Association](/org/american-gaming-association) (“AGA”), an organization that represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislation and regulatory issues, from 1995 until June 2013. At the AGA, Mr. Fahrenkopf was the national advocate for the commercial casino industry and was responsible for positioning the AGA to address regulatory, political and educational issues affecting the gaming industry. Mr. Fahrenkopf is currently co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which he founded and which conducts debates among general election presidential candidates. He serves as a board member of the [International Republican Institute](/org/international-republican-institute), which he founded. He also founded the [National Endowment for Democracy](/org/national-endowment-for-democracy), where he served as Vice Chairman and a board member from 1983 to 1992. Mr. Fahrenkopf served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1983 to 1989. Prior to his role at AGA, Mr. Fahrenkopf regularly represented clients before the Nevada gaming regulatory authorities. Mr. Fahrenkopf served as the first Chairman of the American Bar Association Committee on Gaming Law and was a founding Trustee and President of the International Association of Gaming Attorneys. Mr. Fahrenkopf also sits on the board of directors of 12 NYSE-listed public companies: [First Republic Bank](/org/first-republic-bank), Gabelli Equity Trust, Inc., Gabelli Utility Trust, Gabelli Global Multimedia Trust, Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust, Gabelli Gold and Natural Resources, Gabelli Small & Midcap Value Fund, Gabelli Goanywhere Trust, Gabelli Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust, Gabelli NextShares Trust, Bankcroft Fund, and Ellsworth Growth & Income Trust. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California Berkeley School of Law. Mr. Fahrenkopf has been selected to serve as a director because of his extensive knowledge of gaming regulatory matters, his relevant legal experience and his experience as a director of many organizations.

Frank Fahrenkopf

Jan Jones Blackhurst previously served as the Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) from May 2017 through September 2019. Ms. Jones Blackhurst also served as the Executive Vice President of Communications and Government Relations of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) from November 2011 until May 2017 and as Senior Vice President of Communications and Government Relations from November 1999 to November 2011. Ms. Jones Blackhurst has over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry and has played a key role in innovating responsible gaming programs that are now used throughout the industry. Ms. Jones Blackhurst serves as the Chairwoman of the Public Education Foundation and as Chief Executive-In-Residence of the UNLV International Gaming Institute. Prior to joining [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation), Ms. Jones Blackhurst served two terms of Mayor of Las Vegas from 1991-1999. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from [Stanford University](/org/stanford) and attended the [University of Southern California](/org/university-of-southern-california)'s School of Food Marketing Management.

Jan Jones Blackhurst

Gary L. Carano is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). Previously, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. since September 2014, overseeing the successful acquisition of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation in 2020. Mr. Carano began his career in gaming, hospitality and entertainment at Eldorado Hotel and Casino Reno in 1973 where, working under the leadership and guidance of founder and family patriarch, Don Carano, he was involved with every operational aspect of the business. He served as general manager and chief executive officer of Eldorado from 1980-1994. Mr. Carano was named General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, a joint venture between Eldorado and [MGM Resorts International](/org/mgm-resorts-international), from its opening in 1995 to September 2014. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Eldorado Resorts LLC from 2004 to September 2014 where he directed and oversaw all aspects of the company’s development and operations in Nevada and Louisiana. Under his leadership, Eldorado executed an aggressive growth strategy, merging with MTR Gaming Group and growing the company’s portfolio to six properties across five states in 2014. Mr. Carano was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the newly-created public company Eldorado Resorts, Inc., trading on NASDAQ under the ERI symbol. Mr. Carano led the company through the highly accretive acquisitions of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 2017 and Grand Victoria Elgin and Tropicana Resorts in 2018. Mr. Carano was named Executive Chairman of the Board of Eldorado Resorts, Inc., in January 2019. Throughout his career, Mr. Carano has been recognized for his strong leadership traits and an innate sense of family values that extends across the company to its valued team members. He is an active philanthropist, serving on a number of charitable boards and foundations in the State of Nevada. Mr. Carano holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Gary Carano

Anthony Carano is President and Chief Operating Officer of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). Prior to the acquisition, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of [Eldorado Resorts](/org/eldorado-resorts), Inc. As the grandson of Don Carano, the founder and patriarch of [Eldorado Resorts](/org/eldorado-resorts), Anthony is proud to carry on the family legacy. He continues to be a champion of the philosophy started by his grandfather – to treat every guest and team member like family. 

Before joining the Eldorado team, Mr. Carano was an attorney at the Nevada law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP. His practice was primarily devoted to transactional, gaming and regulatory law. In September 2014, he joined [Eldorado Resorts](/org/eldorado-resorts) as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company. In May 2017, he was named the Chief Operation Officer of [Eldorado Resorts](/org/eldorado-resorts), Inc.

He holds a Juris Doctor from the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) School of Law, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Anthony Carano

David P. Tomick served on the Board of Directors of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. from September 2014 until July 2020, at which time he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the merger agreement with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. Mr. Tomick co-founded Securus, Inc., a company involved in the GPS monitoring and Personal Emergency Response business, and served as its Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2010 and as its Chairman from 2010 to March 2015. From 1997 to 2004 Mr. Tomick was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SpectraSite, Inc., a NYSE-listed, wireless tower company. Mr. Tomick was, from 1994 to 1997, the Chief Financial Officer of [Masada Security](/org/masada-security), a company involved in the security monitoring business and, from 1988 to 1994, the Vice President-Finance of Falcon Cable TV, where he was responsible for debt management, mergers and acquisitions, equity origination and investor relations. Prior to 1988, he managed a team of corporate finance professionals focusing on the communications industry for The First National Bank of Chicago. Mr. Tomick currently serves on the board of directors of Gryppers, Inc., [Autocam Medical](/org/autocam-medical) and First Choice Packaging and has served on the board of directors of the following organizations: Autocam Corporation, NuLink Digital and TransLoc, Inc. Mr. Tomick received his bachelor’s degree from [Denison University](/org/denison-university) and a masters of business administration from The Kellogg School of Management at [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university). Mr. Tomick has been selected to serve as a director because of his financial and management expertise and his extensive experience with respect to raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and investor relations.

David Tomick

Josh Jones is Chief Marketing Officer of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). Prior to the acquisition, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. As SVP of Operations, he helped lead the acquisition and integration of Caesars and several other gaming companies.

Mr. Jones initially joined the Eldorado team nearly 20 years ago working Valet at the Eldorado in Reno and also worked for a short time in the Eldorado Poker Room. His career took him into the finance and wine worlds, coming full circle back to Eldorado in 2014 as a Senior Financial Analyst.

Mr. Jones holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Josh Jones

Stephanie Lepori is Chief Administrative and Accounting Officer of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). Ms. Lepori’s proven leadership and financial management skills played a significant role in the execution of growth initiatives of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. and the acquisition of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation.

Ms. Lepori has more than two decades of experience in finance and gaming and has been with the company since 1995 beginning with the opening of Silver Legacy Casino Resort in Reno. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Lepori began her career with Arthur Anderson LLP in Las Vegas.

Ms. Lepori has a passion for community work and has served on a number of charitable boards. She currently serves on the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Board of Directors and Renown Health’s Compliance and Audit Committee and their Hometown Health Insurance Board of Directors. Ms. Lepori earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from the [University of Southern California](/org/university-of-southern-california). She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Nevada Society of CPAs. 

Stephanie Lepori

Tony Rodio

Thomas R. Reeg is Chief Executive Officer of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. since January 2019 and was instrumental in spearheading the acquisition of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation in 2020. Mr. Reeg served as President of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. since September 2014, at which time he was also appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. He also served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since March 2016. Mr. Reeg’s involvement with the Company dates back to 2007 when he joined the Board of Managers of Eldorado Resorts LLC. Recognized and respected as a leading industry strategist, Mr. Reeg was instrumental in negotiating, structuring and financing the Company’s growth strategy, including its acquisition of Eldorado Shreveport in 2005, its merger with MTR Resorts in 2014, and its subsequent accretive acquisitions, including the 2017 acquisition of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., the acquisition of [Grand Victoria Casino](/org/grandvictoriacasino) in Elgin, Illinois and the acquisition of Tropicana Entertainment in 2018. He was also instrumental in forging strategic agreements with [The Cordish Companies](/org/the-cordish-companies) to develop a new world-class, mixed-use entertainment and hospitality destination in Pompano, Florida, and William Hill PLC whereby William Hill US serves as Eldorado’s exclusive sports betting operator for a period of 25 years. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Reeg was a Managing Director and portfolio manager at AIG Global Investment Group (“AIG”), from 2002-2005 where he was responsible for co-management of the high-yield mutual fund portfolios. Prior to his role at AIG, Mr. Reeg was a senior high-yield research analyst covering various sectors, including the casino, lodging and leisure sectors, at Bank [One Capital](/org/onecapital) Markets. Mr. Reeg holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.

Tom Reeg

Richard Broome

Christian Stuart

Chris Holdren

Monica Digilio

Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr., is Chief Legal Officer of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation). He served as Chief Legal Officer for [Eldorado Resorts](/org/eldorado-resorts) since May 2017, before the acquisition of [Caesars Entertainment](/org/caesars-entertainment-corporation) Corporation. Mr. Quatmann previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. since July 2011 and July 2008 respectively, and as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for iPCS, Inc., a telecommunications company.

He also worked in corporate and securities practice in the Chicago office of Mayer Brown LLP. Mr. Quatmann is a graduate of [Purdue University](/org/purdue-university) and received his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law.

Ed Quatmann

Michael E. Pegram has served on the Board of Directors of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. since September 2014 until July 2020, at which time he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the merger agreement with Eldorado Resorts, Inc. Mr. Pegram has been a partner in the Carson Valley Inn in Minden, Nevada since June 2009 and a partner in the Bodines Casino in Carson City, Nevada since January 2007. Mr. Pegram has more than thirty years of experience owning and operating twenty-five successful McDonald’s franchises. Mr. Pegram currently serves as a director of, and is the former Chairman of, the Thoroughbred Owners of California and has been the owner of a number of racehorses, including 1998 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, Real Quiet, 2010 Preakness Stakes winner, Lookin at Lucky, 1998 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner and 1999 Kentucky Oaks winner, Silverbulletday, 2001 Dubai World Cup winner, Captain Steve, and the 2007 and 2008 Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, Midnight Lute. Additionally, Mr. Pegram has served as a director of Skagit State Bancorp since April 1997. Mr. Pegram has been selected to serve as a director because of his extensive experience in the horse racing industry and as an investor, business owner, and director of various companies.

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