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People In The News
Above And Beyond
WaterView Casino Hotel recognized its Team Member of the Quarter for the first and second quarters of the year. Katie Ray,
group sales, Katie
received the Ray award for the
Perry Stimage
first quarter, while Perry Stimage, lead security officer, was the second quarter award winner. Team members were recognized for being dedicated, loyal and going above and beyond their job description each day. General Manager Penny Bankston said their efforts have continued to make WaterView successful. Ray and Stimage each received a designated parking space for 90 days, a Visa cash card and a day off with pay. Plus, they are eligible for the Team Member of the Year award announced in January 2023.
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Bally’s Best
Bally’s Vicksburg named its Team Member and Team Leader of the Quarter. Donald Green, security supervisor,
Donald Green
Jennifer Hudson
was named Team Leader of the Quarter, and Jennifer Hudson, room attendant, was named Team Member of the Quarter. Team leader nominees were Lori Cameron, controller, and Cheryl Edwards, Players Services manager. And, Janice Lane, security officer, and Senobia Butler, cook, were nominees for the team member award. The winners each received a cash award along with special parking, a gift package and an invitation to the annual awards banquet.
Wesley Fernando Cockrell Roque
First Quarter Awards
Hard Rock Biloxi presented its first quarter awards during a recent luncheon. Wesley Cockrell, player services, was named Rocker of the
Quarter for
the gaming division, while Fernando Roque, facilities, was named Rocker of the Quarter, non-gaming. The Producer of the Quarter award went to Jennifer
General Manager Tood Raziano, Jennifer Iannone
Iannone, finance. These Rockers deliver amplified service to the guests, hold positive attitudes, work well with team members and are devoted to the brand. They each received a certificate, trophy, Rocker of the Quarter pin, cash award and a restaurant comp.
Team members recognized at IP
BILOXI — IP Casino Resort Spa recently recognized Team Member of the Month winners for May and June, as well as the Second Quarter Team Leaders. Team members were nominated by colleagues for their outstanding service and teamwork, and for going above and beyond their daily tasks.
Front-of-house Team Members of the Month for May were Jason McDougal, massage therapist at Senses Spa & Salon; David Lyons, bartender; and Linda Livingston, table games dealer. Back-of-house Team Members of the Month were Mark Lindsey, locksmith; Austin Vain-Dolan, lead maintenance engineer; and Taylor Bourgeois, surveillance agent.
June front-of-house Team Members of the Month were Tony Ngyuen, table games dealer; William Bradley, hotel housekeeping houseman; and George H. Williams Jr., casino housekeeping custodian. Ashley Huckabay, security dispatcher; Claire Foster, hotel rooms inventory clerk; and Brandon Martin, surveillance equipment technician, were Team Members of the Month for back-of-house.
Additionally, LaSara Lett, hotel rooms clerk, was named Part-Time Team Member of the Quarter, and Team Leaders of the Quarter
were Aubrey Johnson, retail
Austin Vain-Dolan
Taylor Bourgeois
Brandon Martin
and spa manager; Tamara Gardner, assistant front office manager; and Thomas Rajnic, security shirt supervisor.
The top team members received a specialty meal, commemorative jacket, exclusive parking for the duration of their win and more.
George Williams Jr.