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Jason Guyot Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino
the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | March 17, 2021
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - March 17, 2021 - The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino's new President and Chief Executive Officer. With nearly twenty years of resort management experience as a gaming and hospitality leader, Guyot assumed the role of Interim CEO in April, 2020 and was instrumental in effectively leading Foxwoods through one of its most challenging and difficult years. He assumes the role at a pivotal time as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation sought to redefine its post-pandemic resort experiences and propel Foxwoods toward its 30th Anniversary mileston...
Foxwoods CEO John James Resigns Amid Shutdown, Effective Immediately
April 16, 2020
Mashantucket — John James, president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino, has resigned after eight months, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council confirmed Tuesday. "John has left his position to spend more time with his family," the council said in a statement issued through Foxwoods' Boston-based public relations firm, Shift Communications. Foxwoods informed employees of James' resignation in an earlier communication. He "has left his position to spend more time with his family and focus on his overall health and wellness in a time that it is critically important for all of us to do," the message said. Jason Guyot...
Foxwoods Resort Casino Names Tribal Gaming Executive John James as New President and CEO
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | July 17, 2019
MASHANTUCKET, Conn., July 17, 2019 -- Today The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council announces tribal gaming executive John J. James has been named the new President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. James currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa located in Cabazon, California and will be taking the helm at Foxwoods beginning August 12. James succeeds Felix D. Rappaport, whose untimely death in June of 2018 led to Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler taking over as the resort's interim CEO shortly thereafter. With over 25 years of highly successful Native American gaming resort operations experience, James is...
Foxwoods Resort Casino Names Jesse Luis as Vice President Of Development
Foxwoods Resort Casino | January 3, 2018
MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Jan. 3, 2018 -- Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the premier resort destination in the Northeast, today announced that Jesse Luis has joined the team as Vice President of Development. Luis brings over two decades of experience in real estate and hospitality growth initiatives to the resort. "We are thrilled to have Jesse join our team as the Vice President of Development," said Felix Rappaport, President & CEO of Foxwoods. "Jesse's impressive experience, which includes strategically expanding everything from popular quick service restaurants to luxury resort hotels, will prove invaluable as Foxwoo...
Foxwoods Names Ming Mak as Vice President of Asian Marketing
Foxwoods Resort Casino | December 20, 2017
MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Dec. 20, 2017 -- Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the premier resort destination in the Northeast, today announced that Ming Mak has joined the team as Vice President of Asian Marketing. Mak brings three decades of casino industry experience and a comprehensive understanding of Asian player development to the resort. "Ming is the ideal fit for the role of Vice President of Asian Marketing, proven by his outstanding track record in not only the gaming resort industry, but in driving the Asian consumer demographic to casino properties," said Felix Rappaport, President & CEO of Foxwoods. "His extensive k...
Foxwoods Names Jennifer Johnson as Vice President of Loyalty Marketing
Foxwoods Resort Casino | October 3, 2017
MASHANTUCKET, Conn.--Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the premier resort destination in the Northeast, today announced that Jennifer Johnson has been promoted from her previous role as Executive Director to Vice President of the resort's Loyalty Marketing program. "Since Jennifer joined the Foxwoods team two years ago, her tenacity and relentless work ethic have proved that she is the perfect fit for the incredibly important role of Vice President of our Loyalty Marketing program," said Felix Rappaport, President & CEO of Foxwoods. "From day-to-day operations to evolving and rebranding our Foxwoods Rewards, we can attribute our growing,...
Foxwoods Resort Casino Names Christina Clifton as Vice President of Food and Beverage
Foxwoods Resort Casino | August 28, 2017
MASHANTUCKET, Conn.--August 28, 2017--Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the premier resort destination in the Northeast, today announced that Christina Clifton has joined the team as Vice President of Food and Beverage. Clifton brings over two decades of culinary expertise in the luxury hotel and casino industries to the resort. "Christina's vast knowledge of the food and beverage industry specific to resort casinos is exactly what we're looking for to continue growing our culinary footprint here at Foxwoods," said Felix Rappaport, President & CEO of Foxwoods. "Her creativity and keen attention to detail will prove invaluable when elevat...
Foxwoods Resort Casino Appoints Suzanne Trout New Chief Marketing Officer
Foxwoods Resort Casino | July 25, 2017
MASHANTUCKET, Conn.- July 25, 2017 - Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the premier resort destination in the Northeast, today announced that Suzanne Trout has been hired as Chief Marketing Officer. Trout brings over 20 years of results-driven integrated marketing experience to the role, where she will be tasked with growing market share and overseeing all marketing and communications. "Suzanne Trout is a long-time resort casino industry pro with an exceptional marketing mind," said Felix Rappaport, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. "Suzanne is the right senior executive at the right time given her strong gaming and brand expertise...
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