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IP Casino Resort Spa Announces June Team Members of the Month and Second Quarter Team Leaders

BILOXI, Miss.— IP Casino Resort Spa is proud to recognize its latest Team Members of the Month and Team Leaders of the Quarter winners. Team members were nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding service and teamwork, and for going above and beyond their daily tasks.
 

Front of the House Team Members of the Month:

Tony Ngyuen, Table Games Dealer, was nominated by Kathy Snow, Table Game Supervisor. Snow said, “He has a great attitude, and deals with all situations in a very polite, patient, and professional manner. He is a treat to work with and is always respectful of his fellow co-workers.”

William Bradley, Hotel Housekeeping Houseman, was nominated by Assistant Front Office Manager, Nicole Sandoval. “Will is the epitome of customer service. He has an outstanding work ethic,” said Sandoval. “He will help the Front Desk and his co-workers any way possible and does it happily. He has a true sense of urgency and great attention to detail.”

George H. Williams, Jr., Casino Housekeeping Custodian I, was nominated by Executive Assistant, Debra Daniels. “He’s always going above and beyond and willing to go the extra mile,” said Daniels. “Mr. George is dedicated and loyal to Boyd, values relationships, and has a positive attitude.”
 

Back of House Team Members of the Month:

Ashley Huckabay, Security Dispatcher, was nominated by Executive Assistant, Debra Daniels. “She can perform multiple tasks under extreme, high pressure. Ashley is always learning new tasks to help the security team,” said Daniels. “Ashley is authentically kind and a natural leader and team player.”

Claire Foster, Hotel Rooms Inventory Clerk, was nominated by Assistant Front Office Manager, Tevin Gordon.  “Claire is always willing to learn new tasks at the Front Desk. She is eager to assist our guests and provides amazing guest service,” said Gordon. “We appreciate her hard work and dedication to the Front Desk. She never fails to exemplify Boyd Style.”

Brandon Martin, Surveillance Equipment Technician, was nominated by Tim Widas, Surveillance Director. “Brandon consistently strives to be the best he can be in all aspects of his job duties,” said Widas. “Brandon is always positive and willing to help anyone with any task – no matter how difficult. Brandon is the perfect example of a team player!”
 

Part-Time Team Member of the Quarter:

LaSara Lett, Hotel Rooms Clerk II, was nominated by Assistant Front office Manager, Tevin Gordon. “LaSara is amazing with our guests,” said Gordon. “LaSara is willing to do what it takes to ensure the Front Desk runs smoothly; she’ll even changer her off days or adjust her break time. LaSara is simply a pleasure to work with.”
 

Team Leaders of the Quarter:

Aubrey Johnston, Retail & Spa Manager, was nominated by the Retail & Spa team members. “Aubrey has the respect of all the team members. She is always going the extra mile and is willing to do whatever she can to make sure things run as smoothly as possible,” said Steven Nguyen, Spa team member. “Aubrey is a caring and compassionate manager. She believes in kindness and fairness and at the same time holds people accountable to maintain extremely high standards for her departments.”

Tamar Gardner, Assistant Front Office Manager, was nominated by Tevin Gordon, Assistant Front Office Manager. “We know we can ALWAYS reply on Tamar. She is always ready to help her team members. She goes above and beyond to teach us. Tamar is always encouraging her team members.”

Thomas Rajnic, Security Shift Supervisor, was nominated by Eddie Ray, Security Training Manager. “Rajnic has shown that he is a team player and is dedicated to the successful operation of not only the IP but Boyd Gaming as a whole. Rajnic’s professional attitude and customer service skills are exceptional and representative of what is expected here at IP from our Security staff.”


Team members awarded will receive a specialty meal, a commemorative jacket, exclusive parking for the duration of their win and more.

To learn more about career opportunities with IP Casino Resort Spa, visit www.ipbiloxi.com.


About IP CASINO RESORT SPA

Winner of the elite AAA Four Diamond award, the IP Casino Resort Spa, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD), is the Gulf Coast's premier entertainment resort destination. Towering 32 stories over the scenic Back Bay of Biloxi, the IP is home to more than 1,000 elegantly appointed hotel rooms and suites, live entertainment, award-winning restaurants, and a first-class spa. For more information, visit www.ipbiloxi.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

An operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives that positively impact the Company’s stakeholders and communities. Its commitment to being an employer of choice has been recognized by Forbes magazine, which named Boyd Gaming the highest-ranked gaming company in America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2021, and Nevada’s Best Employers in 2020 and 2021.