People: MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (MNTG.O)

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Jacobs, Jeffrey 54 2008 Chairman of the Board
Griffin, Robert 49 2008 President, Chief Executive Officer
Blatt, Robert 68 2007 Vice Chairman of the Board, Assistant Secretary
Hughes, David 46 2008 Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Executive Vice President
Knight, Richard 61 2006 President, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager of Presque Isle Downs, Inc
Sours, Jack 42 2009 President and General Manager of Mountaineer Park, Inc
Norton, Robert 2009 Chief Operating Officer
Bittner, John 56 2008 Executive Vice President - Finance and Accounting
Zern, Kenneth 44 2006 Chief Accounting Officer
Williams, Rose 52 1998 Secretary
Arneault, Patrick 44 Vice President - Development of Mountaineer and Presque Isle Downs
Stanton, James 77 1998 Director
Delatore, Richard 69 2004 Director
Billick, Steven 52 2008 Director
Lee, Raymond 52 2008 Director
Gorom, Stanley 45 2008 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Jacobs, Jeffrey Mr. Jeffrey P. Jacobs is Chairman of the Board of MTR Gaming Group Inc since October 2008 and has been a Director of the Company since May 2008. Mr. Jacobs serves as a member of our Succession Committee and Finance Committee. Mr. Jacobs is Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., a developer, owner and operator of gaming and pari-mutuel wagering facilities in Nevada, Colorado, Louisiana and Virginia. He is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Downs, Inc., and Black Hawk Gaming, Inc. From 1996 to 2007, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diversified Opportunities Group Ltd. ("Diversified"), a company co-founded by Mr. Jacobs and his father, Richard E. Jacobs, and based in Cleveland, Ohio, that has investments in gaming companies and ventures. Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. acquired Diversified on February 22, 2002 and it was dissolved in 2007. From 1975 to the present, Mr. Jacobs has also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jacobs Investments, Inc., a company which owns all of the equity securities of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. and which is also engaged in the development, construction and operation of residential and commercial real estate projects in Ohio. He is also involved in a variety of private equity transactions and investments. Mr. Jacobs served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1982 until 1986.
Griffin, Robert Mr. Robert F. Griffin is President and Chief Executive Officer of MTR Gaming Group, Inc., effective November 1, 2008. Mr. Griffin served as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (“ICCI”), a position he held since November 2004. Mr. Griffin served as Vice President/General Manager at ICCI’s Black Hawk property from August 2002 to April 2003, its Tunica property from May 2001 to August 2002, its Lake Charles property from May 2000 to May 2001, and its Vicksburg property from May 1999 to May 2000.
Blatt, Robert Mr. Robert A. Blatt is Vice Chairman of the Board, Assistant Secretary of MTR Gaming Group Inc. He is Director of the Company since September 1995 and was a Vice President from 1999 until April of 2007, when he became Vice Chairman. Mr. Blatt is also the Assistant Secretary of the Company. Mr. Blatt is also a Director and Assistant Secretary of Mountaineer, and Chairman of Finance Committee, a member of our Succession Committee and a representative on the Company's Strategic Planning Committee. Mr. Blatt is the Chief Executive Officer and managing member of New England National, L.L.C. ("NEN") and a member of the board of directors of AFP Imaging Corporation. Since 1979 he has been chairman and majority owner of CRC Group, Inc., and related entities, a developer, owner, and operator of shopping centers and other commercial properties, and from 1985 until its initial public offering in 2006, a member (seat owner) of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. From 1959 through 1991, Mr. Blatt served as director, officer or principal of a number of public and private enterprises. Mr. Blatt received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California in 1962 and his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1965. He is a member of the State Bar of California.
Hughes, David Mr. David R. Hughes is Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Executive Vice President of MTR Gaming Group Inc. Mr. Hughes joined the Company in January of 2003 as Chief Operating Officer of Mountaineer Park, a position he held until January 2007. He served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Operations of MTR Gaming Group from January 2007 to May 2008. Mr. Hughes has 24 years of operational and financial experience in the gaming and hospitality industries. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hughes served as CFO of Penn National Gaming's Charles Town Races & Slots property in Charles Town, West Virginia. Mr. Hughes has also held senior executive operational and financial management positions with major gaming companies throughout the United States. His destination resort experience includes key operating and financial positions with Resorts Hotel and Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino and the Sands Hotel and Casino. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Stockton State College and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Knight, Richard Mr. Richard Knight is President and Chief Executive Officer of Presque Isle Downs, Inc., in October 2006. Mr. Knight was a self-employed professional trader of stocks, bonds and futures from 1998 to 2006. Mr. Knight was President and CEO at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 1997 to 1998 and held Executive Vice President and COO positions with Hollywood Casino Corporation in Aurora, Illinois, Tunica, Mississippi and Dallas, Texas from 1992 to 1998. He also held Senior Vice President, COO and Controller positions with Bally Manufacturing Corporation in Atlantic City and Chicago from 1979 to 1992. Mr. Knight received Bachelor of Science degrees in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1974), and in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas (1970).
Sours, Jack Mr. Jack B. Sours is President and General Manager of Mountaineer Park, Inc. in January 2009. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Sours served as the Vice President and General Manager at the casino and gaming resort owned by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in Boonville, Missouri, where he was responsible for day to day operations of the entire property from April 2008 to January 2009, and as the Vice President and General Manager at the Casino and gaming resort owned by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in Natchez, Mississippi, where he was responsible for day to day operations of the entire property from December 2005 to April 2008. Mr. Sours also served as the Senior Director of Finance at Isle of Capri's casinos and gaming resorts in Black Hawk, Colorado, where he was responsible for all financial activities for two casinos from February 2001 to December 2005.
Norton, Robert Mr. Robert Norton is Chief Operating Officer of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. Most recently, Mr. Norton served as the Corporate Vice President of Business Strategy of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri, a position he held since May 2008. Mr. Norton served as Corporate Vice President of Gaming Operations of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. from January 2005 to May 2008 and as Vice President and General Manager at Isle's property in Kansas City, Missouri from January 2004 to January 2005.
Bittner, John Mr. John W. Bittner Jr.is Executive Vice President - Finance and Accounting of MTR Gaming Group Inc since May 2008. Mr. Bittner joined the Company as its Chief Financial Officer in January 2002 and served in that position until May 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bittner was a Partner at Ernst & Young, LLP and was with Ernst & Young, LLP from 1975 to 2000. While at Ernst & Young, LLP Mr. Bittner provided accounting, auditing and business advisory services to privately and publicly held organizations in a variety of industries. During 2001, Mr. Bittner was an accounting and financial consultant. Mr. Bittner is a CPA licensed in Pennsylvania. Mr. Bittner received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Duquesne University in 1975. Mr. Bittner is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Zern, Kenneth Mr. Kenneth P. Zern is Chief Accounting Officer of MTR Gaming Group Inc since August 1, 2006. Previously, he was the Financial Controller of Mountaineer since joining the Company in June 2004. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Zern was Senior Director of Financial Reporting and Accounting with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a publicly-traded, hotel management company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was with Interstate from 1993 to 2003. From 1987 to 2003, he worked for the public accounting firm of PricwaterhouseCoopers LLP providing accounting and auditing services to privately and publicly held companies in a variety of industries. Mr. Zern received Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Duquesne University in 1986.
Williams, Rose Ms. Rose Mary Williams is Secretary of MTR Gaming Group Inc since January 1998 and Director of Racing of the Company in January 1997. She has been employed at Mountaineer since 1977, when she began working in the Mutuel Department. In 1980, she accepted the position of Statistician in the computer room. When Mountaineer began receiving simulcast signals from other racetracks in 1991, she was appointed to Simulcast Coordinator. She then began serving as Mutuel Manager in 1995. Ms. Williams is a member of Turf Publicists of America.
Arneault, Patrick Mr. Patrick J. Arneault is Vice President - Development of Mountaineer and Presque Isle Downs. He joined Mountaineer Park, Inc. in February 2000. He serves as Vice President of Development of Mountaineer and Presque Isle Downs. Previously, he concentrated on facility maintenance and construction project management. He received a BBA in finance and a minor in Military History from Kent State University in 1989. Mr. Arneault served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1997, as a Platoon Leader 24thInfantry Division and as a Battery Commander 11th ADA Brigade. His final assignment was as a Systems Integrator, U.S. Army, Washington D.C. Mr. Arneault is also a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and the Hancock County West Virginia Rotary.
Stanton, James Mr. James V. Stanton is Director of MTR Gaming Group Inc since February 1998 and serves on the company's Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and as Chairman of the company's Compliance Committee. Mr. Stanton is also a director of Try It Distributing Co., a privately held corporation. Mr. Stanton has his own law and lobbying firm, Stanton & Associates, in Washington, D.C. From 1971-1978, Mr. Stanton represented the 20th Congressional District of Ohio in the United States House of Representatives. While in Congress Mr. Stanton served on the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Government Operations Committee, and the Public Works and Transportation Committee. Mr. Stanton has held a wide variety of public service positions, including service as the youngest City Council President in the history of Cleveland, Ohio and membership on the Board of Regents of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Mr. Stanton is also former Executive Vice President of Delaware North, a privately held international company which, during Mr. Stanton's tenure, had annual sales of over $1 billion and became the parimutuel wagering company in the United States, with worldwide operations including horse racing, harness racing, dog racing, and Jai-Lai. Delaware North also owned the Boston Garden and the Boston Bruins hockey team. From 1985-1994, Mr. Stanton was a principal and co-founder of Western Entertainment Corporation, which pioneered one of the first Native American Gaming operations in the United States, a 90,000 square foot bingo and casino gaming operation located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation in California, which generated annual revenues in excess of $50 million. Mr. Stanton also serves on the Boards of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta and of Lottery and Wagering Solutions, Inc.
Delatore, Richard Mr. Richard Delatore is Director of MTR Gaming Group Inc since June 2004. Mr. Delatore serves as a member of the company's Audit Committee and is the Chairman of the company's Nominating Committee. Mr. Delatore is presently a Vice President with Schiappa & Company which is involved in the coal mining and hauling business and located in Wintersville, Ohio (since 2002) and is a Vice President (since 2005) of Ohio-Rail Corporation, a short line railroad operating in Southeast Ohio. Mr. Delatore is also a coal and timber consultant in Steubenville, Ohio (since 1970), and served as a commissioner on the Board of Commissioners in Jefferson County, Ohio from 2000 to 2004. Mr. Delatore owned, bred and raced thoroughbred horses from 1978 to 1992 and was a member of the Ohio State Racing Commission from 1995 to 1999. Mr. Delatore chaired the Medication Committee of the Ohio State Racing Commission in 1999. He was also a member of the Steubenville City School Board of Education from 1993 to 2000 and a member of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Delatore was designated the "Italian American of the Year" for 2006 by the Upper Ohio Italian Heritage Festival. Mr. Delatore received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio in 1970.
Billick, Steven Mr. Steven M. Billick is Directors of MTR Gaming Group Inc since October 2008. Mr. Billick serves as the Chairman of Audit Committee and a member of Compensation Committee, Finance Committee and a representative on the Company's Strategic Planning and Compliance Committees. Mr. Billick is presently a principal with Inglewood Associates, LLC, a management consulting firm, a position he has held since 2007. In 2006, Mr. Billick was the Principal of Edgerton Associates, LLC, providing accounting and finance consulting for publicly traded and privately held companies. From 2000 to 2005, Mr. Billick was the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Agilisys, Inc., a publicly-traded distributor of computer hardware, software and service products Mr. Billick worked with Deloitte & Touche in Cleveland, Ohio from 1977 to 1991. He was a Partner with Deloitte & Touche from 1987 to 1991. While at Deloitte & Touche, Mr. Billick provided audit and financial consulting services to a diverse group of clients. Mr. Billick received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University in 1977.
Lee, Raymond Mr. Raymond K. Lee is Directors of MTR Gaming Group Inc since October 2008. Mr. Lee serves as a member of Audit Committee, Finance Committee, Succession Committee, Nominating Committee and a representative on the Company's Strategic Planning Committee. Mr. Lee is presently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Country Pure Foods, LLC a privately-held corporation headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Lee has held that position since May 2003. Mr. Lee was a Tax Partner with Deloitte & Touche in Northeast Ohio from 1988 to 1992. He served as a Tax Manager and Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche during the period beginning in 1981 and ending in 1988. While at Deloitte & Touche, Mr. Lee provided business and tax consulting services to a diverse group of clients. Mr. Lee received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Akron in 1978.
Gorom, Stanley Mr. Stanley R. Gorom III is Directors of MTR Gaming Group Inc since October 2008. Mr. Gorom is presently a Partner and Director at the law firm of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Gorom has practiced law at Hahn Loeser since 1999, where he has been a Partner since January 2002 and a Director since July 2007. Mr. Gorom received his J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1993 and his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in 1987.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Jacobs, Jeffrey --
Griffin, Robert 372,486
Blatt, Robert 288,063
Hughes, David 569,207
Knight, Richard --
Sours, Jack --
Norton, Robert --
Bittner, John 323,973
Zern, Kenneth --
Williams, Rose --
Arneault, Patrick 403,439
Stanton, James --
Delatore, Richard --
Billick, Steven --
Lee, Raymond --
Gorom, Stanley --
As Of 30 Dec 2008

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
JACOBS JEFFREY P 2,763,699 $0.00
LEE RAYMOND K 20,000 $2.25
JACOBS RICHARD E 700,000 $4.50
ARNEAULT EDSON R 500,000 $4.50
JACOBS RICHARD E 2,027,554 $0.00
KNIGHT RICHARD 300 $5.93
KNIGHT RICHARD 1,700 $5.86
JACOBS RICHARD E 1,700 $6.94
JACOBS RICHARD E 3,500 $6.95
JACOBS RICHARD E 100 $6.91
JACOBS RICHARD E 500 $6.97
JACOBS RICHARD E 200 $6.93
JACOBS RICHARD E 2,700 $6.99
JACOBS RICHARD E 200 $6.96
JACOBS RICHARD E 500 $6.92
JACOBS RICHARD E 600 $6.98
JACOBS RICHARD E 8,003 $6.86
JACOBS RICHARD E 300 $6.91
JACOBS RICHARD E 869 $6.88
JACOBS RICHARD E 500 $6.93
JACOBS RICHARD E 537 $6.85
JACOBS RICHARD E 1,200 $6.90
JACOBS RICHARD E 200 $6.95
JACOBS RICHARD E 34,491 $6.87
JACOBS RICHARD E 300 $6.92
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