Management
Greg Carlin, Chief Executive Officer
Greg Carlin is the CEO of HSP Gaming. He brings over 11 years experience in the gaming industry, including numerous casino development projects. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Falls Management Company, which operates Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara. Carlin is also a managing director of LAMB Partners, a multi-asset investment partnership, where he oversees all non-real estate investments, including gaming-related investments. He also serves as a Trustee of the JMB Realty Employee Savings Plan. Prior to LAMB Partners, he was an investment banker at both Bankers Trust Company and Lazard Freres. Carlin earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988.
Bob Sheldon, President
Bob Sheldon is the President of HSP Gaming and will oversee all operations of the facility including gaming, food and beverage, hospitality and entertainment. Sheldon has over 25 years experience in the gaming and hospitality industries. Most recently he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Prior to working at Foxwoods, Sheldon served as president of the Golden Nugget Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, working for Mirage Resorts, Inc. Sheldon has also held executive positions with the Las Vegas Hilton and the Reno Hilton, the Beverly Hilton Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria.
Joann Weber, Vice President, Human Resources
Joann Weber is Vice President of Human Resources for HSP Gaming. In this role, she will oversee all human resource functions of the property. Weber brings over 23 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources. She has worked for companies in the gaming / hospitality industry such as Carnival Hotels & Casinos and the Claridge Casino Hotel. Prior to this position, she served as the senior vice president of human resources at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. During that time she partnered with the State of Connecticut in a unique Welfare to Work program and sat on the Connecticut Capital Workforce Investment Board that was committed to assisting unemployed or underemployed Connecticut residents with employment opportunities in the casino / hospitality industry.
George Mancuso, Vice President, Slot Operations
George Mancuso is the Vice President of Slot Operations for HSP Gaming. In this role, he will oversee all slot operation functions for SugarHouse Casino, including the design of the casino floor layout, selecting the most innovative and appropriate mix of slot product, and implementing strategies to improve market share and increase annual slot revenues. Mancuso has over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. Prior to joining SugarHouse, Mr. Mancuso served as Vice President of Slot Operations for Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City.
Lisa Reilly, Director of Finance
Lisa Reilly is the Director of Finance for HSP Gaming. In her role, Reilly is responsible for the development and implementation of all policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting and payroll. In addition, she will oversee the accounting, systems control, and reporting functions for SugarHouse Casino. Reilly, a Certified Public Accountant, brings over 20 years of gaming experience to the SugarHouse team. Prior to joining SugarHouse, she served as Assistant Vice President of Finance at Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City.
Nick Kontonicolas, Director of Information Technology
Nick Kontonicolas is the Director of Information Technology for HSP Gaming. In his role, Kontonicolas is responsible for directing all operational activities of the IT Department, as well as developing, implementing, and supporting IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. Kontonicolas brings close to 20 years of application development and management experience in the gaming industry. Prior to joining SugarHouse, he served as the Executive Director of Applications Development and Support for Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City.
Leigh Whitaker, Director of Communications
Leigh Whitaker is the Director of Communications for HSP Gaming. In her role, Whitaker is responsible for developing and implementing a community relations plan, coordinating a proactive free media plan, as well as strengthening relationships with other organizations across the city. She will serve as the primary liaison with City Council, local community groups, neighbors and consultants, and have day-to-day oversight of governmental relations, external affairs, and community relations. Prior to joining SugarHouse, Whitaker served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the School District of Philadelphia.