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Moving Ahead
Silver Slipper adds four to executive team
HANCOCK COUNTY — Silver Slipper Casino Hotel announced the addition of four leaders to its executive team. “These new directors bring strong expertise across their fields, which will support both our team and the overall guest experience,” said Vice President and General Manager Angi Truebner Webb. “Their leadership will help position us for continued growth and success.”
Keila Bell was named director of finance, overseeing all aspects of financial and managerial accounting functions. Bell brings leadership experience to Silver Slipper, having served 10 years in the same role
for multiple hotels in New Orleans. She also brings 15 years of gaming industry experience from her time with Caesars Entertainment in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
Chad King was promoted to director of information technology, succeeding Alan McClure, who retired last year. King began his IT career at President Casino in Biloxi and joined Silver Slipper before the
Keila Bell
Chad King
Richard Litsey
Maria Salter
property opened. As IT manager, he built the original network for the grand opening and has since spent 20 years leading and overseeing every major advancement in the property’s gaming technology.
Richard Litsey was promoted in December 2025 to director of player development. He brings more than 20 years of Gulf Coast gaming and hospitality experience to the role. Litsey previously served as player development manager and has held key roles at multiple casinos in the Biloxi market, building a strong track record
in guest relations, player loyalty and revenue growth.
Maria Salter was named director of human resources bringing more than 20 years of human resources and training experience to the job. Salter has held leadership positions at multiple hotels and casinos where she specialized in employee relations, training and organizational development. Salter is known for her focus on team development and creating workplace cultures that support employee growth and guest service.
New Director
Jackie Williams
has been promoted to director of sales and convention services at Golden Nugget Biloxi. Williams joined the Biloxi property
as convention service manager in 2021, and in the past five years has broadened her experience and cultivated strong relationships. She began her gaming career as a banquet server in 2007.
Chatham named WaterView director
VICKSBURG — Chris Chatham has been named marketing director at WaterView Casino Hotel in Vicksburg. He brings nearly 30 years of gaming experience to the job.
Chatham started his gaming career at Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, where he worked first as player development manager before being promoted to marketing director. In 2020, Chatham became multi-property director of casino marketing for American Casino and its two Tunica sister properties, 1st Jackpot Casino and Hollywood Casino.
Most recently, he was director of non-gaming operations at Ameristar Casino.
The Vicksburg native graduated from Mississippi State University and is active in the community.
Chris Chatham
Appointments made to Magnolia Bluffs Casino leadership team
NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino announced several new appointments to its leadership team.
Daniel Stevens, bringing with him more than 30 years of gaming leadership experience, has been named director of slot operations.
Alice “Faye” Cook,
newly hired as director of compliance, has more than
33 years of industry experience and
Daniel Stevens
Alice “Faye” Cook
Walter “Dave” Jarvis
will oversee audits, monitor compliance standards,
and support operational accountability.
Named director of facilities was Walter “Dave” Jarvis who has nearly two decades of casino industry experience. His background in facilities operations, maintenance leadership, and property management will ensure the
expertise in regulatory oversight. She
systems operate safely and efficiently.
8MISSISSIPPI GAMING NEWS
SUMMER 2026