Niagara Casinos operator Falls Management announced Art Frank will step down as president of Niagara Casinos, which oversees Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino Resort. Niagara Casinos Vice President of Operations Richard Taylor will replace Frank in January.
A native of New Jersey, Frank began his 35-year casino industry career as a dealer, floorman and scheduling supervisor in Atlantic City, and as a pit boss, shift manager and special events coordinator at Paradise Island Casino in the Bahamas. He rose to senior vice-president of the gaming division for Carnival Resorts and Casinos where he opened Carnival’s Casino Rouge property in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and developed operational plans for Carnival’s Lucayan Beach Resort & Casino, Grand Bahamas.
In 1998 was named president and chief executive officer at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada. He led the property’s expansion, including a new entertainment center, hotel and dining options, with record-breaking financial results.
Frank joined Niagara Casinos in 2006. At Fallsview, he managed the addition of three award-winning restaurants and the doubling of the spa. He also has overseen more than $40 million in renovations and capital investments at Casino Niagara.
Niagara Casinos employ 4,000 people, contributing $60 million to the local economy and directly supporting 300 regional businesses in 2015. In addition, the two casinos have donated $20 million to regional social services and programs through the Niagara Casinos’ Corporate Giving Program.
Frank said, “It has been an honor to lead both Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara for the past 10 years. I am incredibly proud to have been part of such an inspiring and dedicated team of associates that has worked tirelessly to bring our Niagara Casinos to new heights while building strong relationships with our community partners.”
Taylor joined Niagara Casinos in 2008. Previously he held various senior management positions with Caesars Windsor, the OLG and other private and public sector organizations including AGCO, Hiram Walker and KPMG. He stated, “I look forward to continuing to work closely with our executive team as their hard work and infectious enthusiasm carry through to our associates, patrons and community partners. I extend my gratitude to Art Frank for leading with integrity, character and intellect to create an organization that is committed to excellence.”
