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Red Hawk Casino Names Anthony V. DiSalvatore Vice President of Security and Transportation
| Source: Red Hawk Casino
PLACERVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - October 9, 2008) - Red Hawk Casino announced today that
Anthony DiSalvatore has been named Vice President of Security and
Transportation. Mr. DiSalvatore has more than 23 years of experience in
the security industry and is responsible for the management and operation
of Red Hawk Casino's security and transportation departments.
Mr. DiSalvatore comes to Red Hawk Casino from The Isle Casino & Racing at
Pompano Park in Pompano, Fla., where he served as director of security. He
was responsible for the safety of patrons and employees at the 223-acre
property, which includes 140,000 square feet of gaming space and a
racetrack. He established relationships with key law enforcement agencies,
hired the security staff and established operating procedures that
contributed to the successful opening of the property.
"Anthony is a seasoned professional with proven expertise in all facets of
the security industry," said Peter Fordham, general manager of Red Hawk
Casino. "As a member of our executive team, Anthony will draw from his
extensive experience opening large-scale casinos to help establish Red Hawk
Casino as the premier gaming destination in Northern California."
"Red Hawk Casino will be home to a team of top-notch security professionals
and state-of-the-art technology when it opens later this year," said
Anthony DiSalvatore. "I look forward to working closely with Peter Fordham
and other members of the casino management team to provide our guests with
a world-class experience in a safe and secure environment."
Prior to joining The Isle Casino, Mr. DiSalvatore worked as the director of
security and transportation for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in
Hollywood, Fla. He was responsible for the security of the property's
130,000 square feet of gaming space, a 500 room hotel, valet department,
property and guest transportation fleet, Seminole Paradise Entertainment
Complex, and Hard Rock Live Arena.
Previously, Mr. DiSalvatore also served as director of loss prevention for
several Marriott International properties, including: New York Marriott
East Side in New York City, N.Y.; The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds
Plantation in Greensboro, Ga.; and the Marriott Seaview Resort in Absecon,
N.J.
He also worked at various Sun International properties, serving as a
security supervisor and investigator for Resorts Hotel and Casino in
Atlantic City, N.J. and a security supervisor for Mohegan Sun Casino in
Uncasville, Conn.
Prior to working in the hospitality industry, Mr. DiSalvatore served as a
state trooper for the New Jersey State Police and as a police officer for
the Clementon Police Department in Clementon, N.J.
Mr. DiSalvatore holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers
University in Newark, N.J. and a Master of Arts in Education from Seton
Hall University in South Orange, N.J. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Law and Justice from Glassboro State College in Glassboro, N.J., and is a
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and
a Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD).
About Red Hawk Casino
Red Hawk Casino is owned by the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, an
instrumentality of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. It is
scheduled to open in December 2008 near Placerville, Calif., located off of
Highway 50, just 30 minutes east of Sacramento. The project is being
managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and will blend a full complement of
gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Once
complete, Red Hawk Casino will feature 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games,
six restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. More information
can be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.