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IP honors several team members
BILOXI — IP Casino Resort Spa recently recognized Team Member of the Month winners for September and October. Team Leaders of the Quarter were also honored.
Bryan Shaw
Richard Pinnette
Terry Bender
A’Meris Rankin
Ashley Possemato
In September, front-of-house
Team Members of the Month were Linwood McWilliams, bartender; Scott Johnston, dealer; and Carolyn Ford, guest room attendant. Back-of- house winners were James White, lead kitchen helper; Bryan Shaw, lead maintenance technician; and Bill Parysz, painter.
Chris Spinelli, shift supervisor; Rodney Manasco, shift manager;
and Richard Pinnette, housekeeping supervisor/assistant housekeeper, were named Team Leaders of the Quarter, while A’Meris Rankin, banquets server, was honored as Part- Time Team Member of the Quarter.
October front-of-house Team Members of the Month were Kimberly Murphy, Tien bartender; David Lyons,
bartender; Terry Bender, clerk II; and Regina Benjamin, custodian. Back-of- house winners were John Meredith, slot technician; Ashley Possemato, convention services; and Ron Salyers, painter.
Winners received a certificate of recognition, plaque, food certificates and a cash prize, as well as additional gifts.
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Rocking Rockers
Hard Rock Biloxi named its Rockers and Producers of the Quarter for the third and fourth quarters. For the third quarter, Lee Tarrant, slots, and Caleb White, receiving, were named Rockers of Quarter. Day One employee Laura McDaniel, surveillance, was named Producer of the Quarter. Fourth-quarter Rockers of the Quarter were James Bercades, player services, and Ashley Dinh, nightlife. Deshanta Banks, front desk, was named Producer of the Quarter.
Laura McDaniel
Ashley Dinh
James Bercades
Deshanta Banks
Lauded In Lula
Isle of Capri Casino Lula named its Team Members of the Quarter recently. Marlo Lewis, security officer, received the award for October, while Sandra Coleman (right), compliance analyst, was the November recipient and Jovell Young (far right), surveillance technician, received the award for December. The
team members each received 10,000 Total Rewards Credits, preferred parking and a certificate of recognition.
Magnolia Bluffs supervisor honored for accuracy, respect
NATCHEZ — Tabitha “Tab” Wallace, food and beverage manager, was named Supervisor of the Quarter for the fourth quarter at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel. Wallace more recently participated
in the property’s business development classes, applying new learning and sharing those insights with her team. Her ability to take on feedback, evolve, and then
lead others through change shows a
level of professionalism and maturity that elevates the entire property, said property leaders, adding that her dedication to Magnolia Bluffs is evident daily.
Her attention to detail has been nothing short of exceptional. Corporate human resources leaders recognized her precision in payroll accuracy, compliance accountability, and documentation management, areas that are critical to
the property’s success and regulatory responsibility.
Beyond the numbers and operational achievements, Wallace is known for the way she treats guests and her team — with respect, patience, and genuine care. She consistently delivers an elevated guest experience and encourages her staff to do the same. Her leadership is steady, inspiring, and present.