Bobby Thornton

Bobby Thornton has extensive experience in the casino and gaming industry, holding various marketing and leadership roles. Bobby started their career as an ISS Facilitator at Eden Gardens Elementary in 1999. In 2001, they joined Harrah's Shreveport, first as an Advertising Coordinator and then as a Database Coordinator. In 2004, they became the Database Marketing Manager at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino, which was a part of Boyd Gaming. Bobby then worked as the Director of Loyalty Marketing at American Casino and Entertainment Properties in 2006. The same year, they joined Boyd Gaming as a Marketing Director. In 2008, they became the Director of Marketing at Tech Results, where they were responsible for marketing efforts related to casino software sales. Bobby then joined Isle of Capri Lake Charles in 2009 as the Sr. Dir. of Marketing and also took on the role of Interim Food and Beverage Director. Bobby successfully increased market share and customer service scores during their tenure. Bobby worked at Pearl River Resort as the Director of Promotions and Events from 2013 to 2016. After that, they joined Choctaw Casinos of Oklahoma as the Director of Marketing - Gaming/Commerce until 2018. Currently, Bobby is the Director of Marketing at Coushatta Casino Resort, where they have played a key role in the resort's turnaround and success.

Bobby Thornton completed their primary education at Caddo Magnet High School from 1990 to 1994. Bobby then pursued higher education at Mays Business School - Texas A&M University from 1994 to 1998, obtaining a BBA degree in Marketing. Bobby furthered their education at LSU Shreveport, where they pursued an MBA degree in Management from 1999 to 2001. Later, they returned to LSU Shreveport to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management, completing it in the same duration from 1999 to 2001.