Drexel University’s Center for Hospitality and Sport Management will present the Hospitality and Tourism Lecture Series featuring prominent executives in the gaming and hospitality each Thursday of the spring term, beginning on April 10 with Kim Butler, director of communications for the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; and concluding on May 29 with Steve Callender, general manager of the Tropicana Resort Atlantic City.
The lecture series was organized by Bob Ambrose, a former Atlantic City gaming executive, and an instructor of hospitality and gaming in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management.
“The lecture series promotes a sharing of knowledge in the true spirit of the Drexel ‘best practice’ concepts, presented by a variety of talented members of the hospitality industry,” said Ambrose. “This is a unique learning opportunity that comes directly from the people that hold the job titles. The experts will communicate experiences, theories, ideas, and facts to students as well as respond to questions.”
The events will be held in the Academic Bistro on the 6th Floor of the Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Building located at 101 N. 33rd Street in Philadelphia.
For more information on the lecture series or to register to attend, contact Bob Ambrose at rja73@drexel.edu
It is also available live online at http://goodwincollege.adobeconnect.com/hsmguest/
Lecture Series Schedule:
• April 10 – Kim Butler, Director of Communications, New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development
• April 17 – Robert Stewart, Director of Slot Operations, Tropicana Casino & Resort
• April 24 – Sherry Amos, Principal, Sherry Amos and Associates Marketing
• May 1 – David Gentile, CEO, Protocol Security Partners
• May 8 – Don Kneisel, Vice President of Information Technology & Marketing Analysis, Resorts Atlantic City
• May 15 – C. Stephen Keener, Assistant Vice President Casino Operations, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino; and Janie Libby, Vice President Human Resources, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino & Dover Motorsports, Inc.
• May 22 – Les Bender, Executive Chef, Trump Plaza Atlantic City
• May 29 – Steve Callender, General Manager, Tropicana Resorts Atlantic City
