Las Vegas-based Golden Entertainment Inc. announced Ned Martin has been named chief administrative officer and Phyllis Gilland has been named general counsel. Both previously worked at American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC, which Golden acquired on October 20. Martin had served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer, and Gilland as senior vice president, general counsel and compliance officer.
Martin brings to Golden 23 years of experience in gaming and other industries. He will assist in integrating into the company former ACEP Las Vegas properties Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower; Arizona Charlie’s Decatur; and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder; plus the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin. Martin also will also oversee Golden’s human resources, security, information technology and design and construction departments.
Martin had been responsible for ACEP’s operations and financial divisions and served on its board of directors. He also held senior level finance, strategic planning and development positions with Station Casinos, Silverton Casino LLC and Maloof Companies.
Golden Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Blake Sartini said, “Ned is well-respected in the gaming industry and has deep ties throughout the Las Vegas community. I am pleased that he is joining our senior management team as we strengthen our organization and grow our business.”
Prior to joining ACEP, Gilland previously served as general counsel and chief financial officer for Taylor Construction Group Companies. She will report to Golden Chief Legal Officer Sean Higgins. Sartini said, “Phyllis brings significant legal and compliance experience to our company, which will be important as we look to operate effectively here in Nevada, as well as expand our presence in multiple jurisdictions. Both Ned and Phyllis bring tremendous experience to our already talented executive team, and we are now well positioned to take on this significant growth as a result of this exciting transaction.”
