Billhimer Exits Eldorado

Joe Billhimer, the COO of Eldorado Resorts, has left the company. At the same time, Bob Jones, the company CFO, has announced his retirement. Tom Reeg, Eldorado president, will assume the CFO duties.

Eldorado Resorts Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Billhimer, has left the company effective January 5. Billhimer’s responsibilities will be assumed by other members of the company’s senior management team, including chairman and CEO, Gary Carano.

“We thank Joe for his contributions to Eldorado Resorts and wish him the best in the future,” said Carano.

Additionally, Chief Financial Officer Bob Jones, announced his intention to retire, effective March 15, 2016. Tom Reeg, president of Eldorado Resorts, will assume the additional title and responsibilities of chief financial officer upon Jones’ retirement. Stephanie Lepori, the company’s senior vice president of finance, was promoted to chief accounting officer effective January 1, 2016.

“Bob has been instrumental helping Eldorado Resorts transform from a small, family-owned business with one property in Reno, Nevada into a diversified public gaming company with seven properties in five states. We thank him for his 30 years of service and wish him well in his retirement,” said Carano.