VCAT
Names VP
Venture Catalyst Incorporated
("VCAT"), announced today that Ed
Fasulo has joined VCAT as executive vice president
of its Gaming Group.
In
his new position, Mr. Fasulo will oversee VCAT's
Gaming Group which offers development, financing,
operational, and marketing services to commercial
and Indian casinos.
"We
are thrilled to have Mr. Fasulo join our team
at VCAT," said Greg Shay, chief executive
officer and president of VCAT. "His knowledge
of gaming operations at various levels, including
property manager, as well as managing multiple
properties from a corporate perspective brings
a great deal of knowledge, experience and value
to the VCAT team."
Mr.
Fasulo most recently served as the senior vice
president and general manager of Ameristar Casino
Hotel in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a four-diamond
rated property, which was awarded the "Hotel
of the Year" by the Iowa Lodging Association.
Mr.
Fasulo made a name for himself in the gaming
industry while in Las Vegas where he worked
as the general manager of the Fiesta Casino
Hotel, the executive vice president and chief
operating officer of the Four Queens Casino
Hotel, and held various management positions
at the Las Vegas Hilton. As the executive vice
president and board member of Elsinore Corporation,
he oversaw operation of the company's casino
properties including The Lake Tahoe Hyatt and
the Atlantis Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
While at Elsinore, he was also involved with
the development and management of gaming operations
for Native American casinos including the Seven
Cedars in Washington State and 29 Palms in Southern
California.
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