Josh Hirsberg, Steve Thompson and Ted Bogich recently were promoted to executive vice presidents at Boyd Gaming Corporation. Previously they served as senior vice presidents, and still will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith, who said, “Over the last several years, Josh, Steve and Ted have all played integral roles in successfully guiding Boyd Gaming through challenging times, and returning our company to strong, sustained growth. We are pleased to recognize their contributions with these well-deserved promotions, and we look forward to further leveraging the talent and experience of these senior executives.”
Hirsberg joined Boyd Gaming in 2008 as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. He will continue to oversee all of the company’s financial activities, including debt and equity financing, strategic planning, accounting, budgeting and investor relations, as
Thompson joined Boyd Gaming in 1983 and has served as senior vice president, operations for Boyd Gaming’s Nevada region since 2004. In his new role as executive vice president, operations, Thompson will retain oversee the company’s Nevada operations and also manage corporate functions including procurement, administration and slot operations.
Bogich joined Boyd Gaming in 2004 as vice president and general manager at Sam’s Town Tunica. In 2007 he was named vice president and general manager at Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City, Indiana. In 2012 Bogich was promoted to senior vice president, operations, overseeing five properties in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Louisiana. In his new position as executive vice president, operations, Bogich will be the senior operations executive for Boyd Gaming’s Midwest and South and Peninsula regions, located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Also he will be responsible for the company’s corporate marketing and design and construction activities.
