Don Kornstein

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 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 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 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.