Now I had the time of my life…and I owe it all to you.  GREAT event!

Here are a few highlights:
The Villas at GVR were amazing!  Flawless event execution by Don Richardson and the staff at Green Valley Ranch Station.  Beautiful 5,000 square foot suite that is only available to high rollers….er, players.

Appetizers and open bar provided by Microsoft and Anexeon

60 of the most amazing people in Las Vegas

Surprise performances by Skip Martin (Kool & the Gang) and Mark Martin (Dancetime Entertainment)

Johnny "Elvis" Thompson performing "Can’t Help Falling in Love:"

Gene Siroren and Heidi Thompson (formerly with Legends in Concert) performing "You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling" with Heidi desperately trying to steal the limelight as a back-up singer.

Benjamin Kuntz of CareerBuilder, Ken Ciancimino of the Las Vegas Hilton and Ben Kalb bringing tears to everyone’s eyes when they each donated $1,000 to Make-A-Wish

Bruce Spotleson giving us an impromptu history lesson on the career of Billy Hinsche

Phantom of the Opera ticket giveaway courtesy of BASE Entertainment

Autographed Zappos book giveaway courtesy Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh

Gene and Heidi literally bringing the house down at the conclusion of the evening with my favorite song from my favorite movie – "I Had The Time of My Life" from Dirty Dancing.  Incredible!!

Check out pictures from the event at http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv.

Here are a few of the attendees:
Solveig Thorsgud-Allen, President, The Firm
Jennifer Delange (SVP) and Michelle Sharples (Director), BASE ENTERTAINMENT
Ken Ciancimino, EVP, Las Vegas Hilton
Scot Campbell, SVP, MGM Mirage Hospitality
Rich McGough, SVP, Credit One
Tracey Chernay, SVP, Transact Technologies
David Reese, VP, Caesar’s Palace
Brad Warga, VP, Harrah’s Entertainment
Sherri Gilligan, SVP, MGM Resorts International
Sheri Long, VP, Palms
Charly Paelinck, VP, Harrah’s Entertainment
Renee Rivera-Shaffer, Former Deputy Chief, Gaming Control Board
Michael Starr, EVP, Primm Resorts
Lori Nelson, Director, Station Casinos
Doug Taylor, Executive Producer, Rebel Bingo
Howard Toy, SVP, Treasure Island
Don Richardson, GM, Green Valley Ranch Station
Gary Kapral, SVP, Bally Technologies
Dan Stark, VP, Boyd Gaming
Bruce Spotleson, Group Publisher, Greenspun Media
Brent Bell, President, Bell Transportation
Actress Cassandra Hepburn and Model Minnie Foxx
Kendall Tenney, 10e PR and Chairman of Make-A-Wish
John Daly, TV Host
Billy Hinsche, The Beach Boys
Skip Martin, The Dazz Band, Kool & The Gang
Mike Flanagan, Retired ASAC, US Department of Justice – DEA
Magician Steve Dacri – Although he was unable to join us in person, we know he was with us in spirit.  Get well soon buddy!

I am truly grateful to the following:
God.  First and foremost, I thank God for the opportunity to spend time with all of you.  I am both honored and exceedingly blessed!

Microsoft – Lori Kopczynski, Marc Baxer and Rodney Williams of Microsoft sponsored F&B.  Thank you!

Anexeon – The Las Vegas leader in managed technology services.  Thank you Michael McGhee and Curt Miller!

Green Valley Ranch Station – Don Richardson, Tina Randall and Entire Staff – One of the best produced Godfather events ever!

Rocky Nash (www.rockynashpr.com) for taking all the wonderful photos of the evening.  God bless you Rocky, and have fun in China – we’ll miss you!

Mark Martin (www.dancetimeentertainment.com) for his great work on the sound board and wireless microphone.  A dramatic improvement over previous events where we did not have a mic.

Scot Campbell – Thank you for swapping chains at the minute so my new cross was highly visible on the Zoot Suit.

My Clients – Without my clients, there would be no Godfather, no Godfather events and certainly no opportunity for me to support church, charity and community.  I am exceedingly blessed and grateful for your support!

Greetings from The Godfather!

Our DISH for Three Square fundraiser was a HUGE success as 800+ attendees enjoyed food from 28 celebrity chefs, bid on live/silent auction items and enjoyed a concert with Smash Mouth.  Thank you to everyone that was at the Godfather’s two tables:

Steve Teske
Nina Foxx
Jennifer Martinez
Rick Murphy
Michelle Sharples
Sean Gerson
Nick Swinmurn
Tony Rose & /Clara Mayer
Sanjiv Goyal
David Chavez
Bobby Ray Harris
Sheleen Quish
Renee Mancino
Kendall Tenney

Quote of the Month – A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference. (Winnie the Pooh)

Scripture of the Month – Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times." (Matthew 18:21-22)

Outlined below are all my current career opportunities. Also, all the upcoming charity events..and the Godfather "Sit Down" at Green Valley Ranch Station is SOLD OUT!

Career Opportunities
——————————
VP, Hotel Operations ($250,000, West Coast) – Must have BIG experience – 1,000+ rooms in a high end hotel/casino property.

VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($250,000, West Coast) – Looking for an executive from the slot machine industry with strong emphasis on video background.

VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($220,000, West Coast) – Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of development experience.  Need an Executive Producer type.

CEO ($200,000, Midwest) – Full P&L responsibility for a rapidly growing company in the gaming services business.

VP, Slots ($200,000, Midwest) – Requires 10+ years experience and background with slot performance and floor management.

VP, Hospitality ($200,000, Midwest) – Extensive F&B background combined with Hotel Operations Experience.

VP, F&B- Casino ($175,000, Las Vegas) – High profile Strip property seeks top food/beverage professional to take them to the next level.

VP, Game Performance – Slots ($175,000, Midwest)

Enterprise Architect – Software ($160,000, Las Vegas)

Sales Account Executive – Systems Sales Experience ($150,000, West Coast)

Director, Slots ($150,000, Las Vegas)

VP, Human Resources – Casino ($150,000, Midwest)

Director, Supply Chain ($140,000, Las Vegas)

Director, IT ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Human Resources – Casino ($120,000, East Coast)

Hardware Engineering Manager ($110,000, Reno)

Director, Marketing – Casino ($100,000, South)

Director, Table Games ($90,000, Midwest)

Director, Loyalty Rewards ($90,000, Las Vegas)

Upcoming Events
————————
Party with the Clubs at the Palms Benefitting the Boys & Girls Club (Las Vegas) – October 23
Terry Fator Benefit for the Arthritis Foundation (Las Vegas) – October 24
The Villas at Green Valley Ranch Station – October 27
Make-A-Wish Fall Fashion Show – November 4
Camelot for Opportunity Village – November

What an amazing weekend!

Friday night I took Zoe and her Mom to "O" at the Bellagio. Saturday we attended Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village and Sunday we played Celebrity Karaoke at Mark and Angie Martin’s house.

Jeans to Jewels is a charity event at Frank Martin’s Bitter Root Ranch here in Las Vegas. BBQ, live/silent auction and 500 of our closest friends. The Godfather Posse included world class magician Steve Dacri and his wife Jan, my best friend Steve Teske, Zoe and her Mom Laurel, Johnny "Elvis" Thompson, Christi Hines, actor/singer Rex Smith and his wife Traci, Brad Warga and his wife Teala, and Jennifer and Michael Martiniez. That is one GOOD LOOKING posse!

At Celebrity Karaoke we had a number of entertainment professionals that included actor/singer Rex Smith, Johnny "Elvis" Thompson, Gary "Frank Sinatra" Anthony and Mark "Neil Diamond" Martin. Click on the PHOTOS section for all the pictures!

To cap it off, Brad Warga got Zoe and her Mom tickets for a private concert featuring Lady Antebellum at Caesar’s Palace. This kid is living the life of a rock star! Brad, you are a Prince among men.

Here are all upcoming events..and a brand new Godfather "Sit Down" at Green Valley Ranch Station in Las Vegas. As always, private invitation-only affair featuring 50 of the most amazing people on the planet.

Upcoming Events
————————
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30
The BIG Mix for Big Brothers Big Sisters (Las Vegas) – October 14
Party with the Clubs at the Palms Benefitting the Boys & Girls Club (Las Vegas) – October 23
Terry Fator Benefit for the Arthritis Foundation (Las Vegas) – October 24
The Villas at Green Valley Ranch Station – October 27

They say you are blessed if you have five true friends in your lifetime.  So I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all my friends, and to all the clients that support my business..  I feel exceedingly blessed to have so many great people in my life.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Outlined below are all my current career opportunities.  Also, all the upcoming charity events..and a brand new Godfather "Sit Down" at Green Valley Ranch Station in Las Vegas.  As always, private invitation-only affair featuring 50 of the most amazing people on the planet.

Career Opportunities
——————————
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($225,000, West Coast) – Looking for an executive from the slot machine industry with strong emphasis on video background.
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($200,000, West Coast) – Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of development experience.
VP, Slots ($200,000, Midwest and West Coast) – Have two of these.  Requires 10+ years experience and background with slot performance and floor management.
VP, Hospitality ($200,000, Midwest) – Extensive F&B background combined with Hotel Operations Experience.
SVP, Game Development – Video/Slots ($200,000, International) – Lead the beginning-to-end game development process, including idea conceptualization, content creation, quality assurance, market testing, and product upgrades.  Team of 65 developers.  Requires college degree (MBA preferred).
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($200,000, West Coast) – Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of development experience.
Chief Regulatory Officer ($150,000, West Coast)
Sales Account Executive – Systems Sales Experience ($150,000, West Coast)
VP, Game Performance – Slots ($175,000, Midwest)
Enterprise Architect – Software ($160,000, Las Vegas)
Sales Manger – Bilingual ($150,000, Latin America)
Director, Engineering – Slots ($140,000, East Coast)
Director, Game Performance – Slots ($125,000, Midwest)
Executive Director, Strategic Marketing – Casino ($130,000, Las Vegas)
Sr. Director Marketing – Casino ($130,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Human Resources – Casino($120,000, East Coast)
Director, Human Resources – Casino($120,000, California)
VP, Account Services – Agency ($100,000, Reno)
Game Designer ($100,000, Las Vegas)
Mathematician ($100,000, Las Vegas)
Banquet/Catering Manager ($80,000, Las Vegas and West Coast)
Art Director – Agency ($80,000, Reno)
Account Supervisor – Agency ($75,000, Reno)

Upcoming Events
————————
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30
The BIG Mix for Big Brothers Big Sisters (Las Vegas) – October 14
Terry Fator Benefit for the Arthritis Foundation (Las Vegas) – October 24
The Villas at Green Valley Ranch Station – October 27

It’s Not Your Stuff!  Always remember this – you don’t own any of it. Everything you have is a blessing from God, and you are the steward of those blessings for a short time.  So what are your top three priorities.  Regardless of what you think they are, here is how you can tell the truth.  First, look at your checkbook and see where you spend your money.  Second, evaluate how you spend your time.  Do you work 80 hours a week or do you take the time to give back?  As always, I am called to be a witness, not the judge and jury.  Just a gentle reminder that it is not YOUR stuff!

There are two upcoming charity events in Las Vegas that should not be missed!  September 11 is Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village.  Western hoedown at Frank Martin’s Bitter Root Ranch.  Tickets are $175.  Check out www.opportunityvillage.org or contact me directly.

September 30 is DISH for Three Square at the Palms.  Celebrity chefs, live/silent auction and a rock concert inside Rain!  Check out www.threesquare.org or buy tickets at http://www.stayclassy.org/las-vegas/events/dish/e1352.

Career Opportunities
—————————-
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slots ($275,000, West Coast) – Need a BIG executive.  Team of 200+ developers. Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years Producer experience with 5+ years at SVP/VP level.

VP, Marketing ($225,000, West Coast) – Major casino property.  Need well rounded executives with 10 years of gaming experience and a four year degree.

VP, Slots ($200,000, Midwest and West Coast) – Have two of these.  Requires 10+ years experience and background with slot performance and floor management.

VP, Hospitality ($200,000, Midwest) – Extensive F&B background combined with Hotel Operations Experience.

SVP, Game Development – Video/Slots ($200,000, International) – Lead the beginning-to-end game development process, including idea conceptualization, content creation, quality assurance, market testing, and product upgrades.  Team of 65 developers.  Requires college degree (MBA preferred).

VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($200,000, West Coast) – Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of development experience.

VP, Marketing ($175,000, West Coast) – Major casino property.  Need well rounded executives with 10 years of gaming experience and a four year degree.

VP, Table Games ($175,000, West Coast) – Ten years on tables and a four year degree.

Director, Enterprise IT Operations ($175,000, Las Vegas)

Enterprise Architect – Software ($160,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Marketing ($150,000, Las Vegas) – Five plus years of casino background with a major property.

VP, Compliance ($150,000, International) – Combination of Compliance and Internal Audit.  Five plus years of casino background with a major property.  Must relocation internationally.

Director, Engineering – Slots ($140,000, East Coast)

Director, IT Operations ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Marketing ($105,000, Midwest) – Five plus years of casino background in a Director or Manager role.  Extensive Midwest marketing experience.

Guest Services Manager ($100,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Labor Relations ($100,000, West Coast)

Game Designer ($100,000, Las Vegas)

Mathematician ($100,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Sales ($80,000, Midwest)

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
———————————————–
Barona Resort & Casino San Diego – August 7
Tropicana Pool – October (Tentative)

Upcoming Charity Events
————————————
After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30

Time for my annual road trip to Del Mar.  Going to stop by several client casinos on the way, and host a private mixer August 7 in the Penthouse at the Barona Resort & Casino.

Took my Make-A-Wish friend Zoe and her parents to Lone Star Park for the weekend.  We visited with my good friend Aaron Gryder.  It was awesome. Check out the pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv

Overall job market continues to be sluggish – my list of openings is getting smaller and smaller.

VP, Entertainment – Casino ($200,000)
VP, Slots ($150,000)
VP, Hospitality – Strong F&B ($150,000)
Director, Product Marketing ($125,000)
Advertising and Promotions Manager ($90,000)

A portion of each placement this quarter will be donated to Three Square (hunger relief). They provide food to 550+ charitable organizations. This year I am Co-Chair for DISH, the annual fundraiser September 30 at the Palms. You can buy tickets here:

http://www.stayclassy.org/events/detail?eid=1352

Here is a second phenomenal event, and one of my personal favorites.  Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village is September 11 at Frank Martin’s Bitter Root Ranch.  It’s a western hoedown!  BBQ, open bar, live/silent auction, entertainment.  Get your tickets here:

http://www.opportunityvillage.org/jeans_to_jewels.php

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
———————————————–
Barona Resort & Casino San Diego – August 7
Tropicana Pool – October (Tentative)

Upcoming Charity Events
————————————
After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30

LA trip this week was amazing!  Watched Zenyatta and jockey Mike Smith break the world record by winning #17 in a row at Hollywood Park.  Check out:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv/4707686042/

Hosted a mixer at the House of Blues West Hollywood.  Guests included actress Stepfanie “Hunter” Kramer, actor Kevin “Hercules” Sorbo and Barney “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” Cohen.  Pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv

Overall job market continues to be sluggish; however I was blessed to pick up several new and interesting opportunities this week.  If you know of anyone that would be a fit, send ‘em!

VP, F&B and Hotel ($200,000)
VP, Slots ($200,000)
Executive Director, Strategic Marketing ($150,000, East Coast)
Sr. Product Director ($150,000)
Advertising and Promotions Manager ($90,000)

A portion of each placement this quarter will be donated to Three Square (hunger relief).  They provide food to 550+ charitable organizations.  This year I am Co-Chair for DISH, the annual fundraiser September 30 at the Palms.  If you have interest in attending or sponsoring, let me know.

July and August I will be where the surf meets the turf…Del Mar! Two charity events and a Godfather "Sit Down" at the Barona Resort & Casino. Only have 40 spots for the San Diego event, and half of those go to my friends/clients in the area.  Sorry!

Career Opportunities
—————————–
Director, Systems Sales ($300,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slots ($275,000, West Coast)
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($200,000, West Coast)
Director, Product Development ($150,000, East Coast)
Executive Director, Strategic Marketing ($120,000, East Coast)
Director, Engineering – Slots ($140,000, East Coast)
Director, Finanace and Strategic Planning ($125,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Database Marketing ($120,000, East Coast)

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
———————————————–
House of Blues Dallas – June 23
Barona Resort & Casino San Diego – August 6

Upcoming Charity Events
————————————
After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30
Terry Fator Benefit for the Arthritis Foundation (Las Vegas) – December 5

Since the tornadoes didn’t get me in Oklahoma, I’m on my way to Las Vegas for two weeks to host two events.

First, the Make-A-Wish Dinner on May 19. We filled four tables of ten with clients and friends. THANK YOU so much to those of you that are attending!

Second, my client mixer on the roof of the Las Vegas Hilton May 26. One hundred of the most interesting executives, entrepreneurs and celebrities in Las Vegas! And one or two surprise performances. We are bringing the Karaoke machine…so it is ON!

From the job front, here are a few brand new ones:

CFO – Payment Systems or Gaming Products ($400,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Slot Systems Sales ($300,000, Las Vegas)
GM – Casino ($250,000, Midwest)
Director, Product Development ($175,000, East Coast)
Director, Engineering – Slots ($140,000, East Coast)
Director, Strategic Planning ($125,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Advertising ($125,000, Las Vegas)
Product Development ($125,000, East Coast)
IT Project Manger ($90,000, Las Vegas)
Manager, Revenue Management ($80,000, East Coast)
Manager, Player Development ($80,000, East Coast)

Due to the overwhelming number of candidate referrals, and the shortage of available career opportunities, I can only represent candidates that are an exact match for an existing opening. Truly appreciate all the referrals though!

I’ll leave you with this…the enhanced version of the "Zenyatta and Zoe" Make-A-Wish video. Get out the Kleenex!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8p3iImqec

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
———————————————–
Las Vegas Hilton – May 26
House of Blues West Hollywood – June 15
House of Blues Dallas – June 23

Upcoming Charity Events
————————————
Make-A-Wish Dinner (Las Vegas) – May 19
After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30
Terry Fator Benefit for the Arthritis Foundation (Las Vegas) – December 12

Tim Parrott, CEO of Shuffle Master and the former President of Aristocrat Technologies, passed away this week.

Tim was one of the finest people I ever met, and I have literally met hundreds of thousands of people. He was a client and business partner, but more importantly, he was my friend. We hung out smoking cigars on several occasions and Tim would spin up stories from the old casino days. He would paint pictures of places and characters while I hung on every word.

In a world that promotes materialism and self-absorbtion, Tim was an incredibly genuine and generous individual. Never heard him make a negative comment; never heard him raise his voice. When one of my sponsors dropped out of a Big Brothers Big Sisters event, Tim was there to pick up the sponsorship. He made the world a little bit better place.

It was an honor to know you Tim, and I miss you already. Rest in peace my Brother…

Greetings from The Godfather!

As you know, my passion is church, charity and community. Sure, my day job is placing high priced executives, however the purpose of that business is to support my charity work. Here are a few events I’m involved with.

First up is a Make-A-Wish Dinner May 19. We have four tables of ten. THANK YOU to the 40 friends and clients that are attending the dinner with me! Also attending my first ever Dallas charity event May 5 for the Fort Worth Library Foundation. Hope to pick up more clients in Dallas so I can become more involved with charity work in Dallas.

August will be "After the Finish Line", the horse rescue charity Founded by Dawn Mellen.

September is VERY busy. On September 11 is Frank Martin’s "Jeans to Jewels" for Opportunity Village. Western hoedown – not to be missed! September 30 I am Co-Chair for DISH, a huge fundraiser for Three Square in Las Vegas.

The year wraps up December 12 with a benefit performance by Terry Fator for the Arthritis Foundation.

If you have interest in any of these events, feel free to call or email me directly. We are looking for silent/live auction items, sponsors and volunteers.

I’ll leave you with this, "to whom much is given, much is required." For it is written, "whatever you did for the least of My brothers, you did for Me." If you can’t donate money, donate your time and talents. And may the Lord bless you richly for your generosity!

Career Opportunities
——————————
Casino President ($500,000, West Coast)
Chief Information Office – CIO ($400,000, West Coast)
General Manager – Native American Casino ($350,000, West Coast)
President – Gaming Company ($300,000, West Coast)
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slots ($250,000, West Coast)
VP, Loyalty Marketing – Casino ($250,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Multicultural Marketing ($250,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Marketing – Casino ($225,000, West Coast)
VP, Slots ($200,000+, West Coast)
President – Gaming Company ($200,000, International)
VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($200,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Brand Marketing ($200,000, West Coast)
VP, Casino Marketing and Operations ($200,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Finance ($200,000, West Coast)
Chief Technology Officer ($200,000, West Coast)
Sr. Director, Technology ($200,000, West Coast)
VP, Information Technology – Casino ($175,000, Midwest)
Director, ERP – SAP ($175,000, SoCal)
Director, Enterprise IT Operations ($175,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Information Security – CISO ($175,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Enterprise Engineering ($175,000, Dallas)
VP, Hotel Operations ($165,000, East Coast)
VP, Table Games ($165,000, East Coast)
Director, IT Infrastructure ($165,000, Dallas)
Director, Data Center Operations ($155,000, Dallas)
Director, Casino Systems ($130,000, Las Vegas)
Sr. Director, Marketing – Casino ($130,000, Las Vegas)
Manager, Revenue Management ($100,000, East Coast)

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
———————————————–
Las Vegas Hilton – The Elvis Suite – May 26
House of Blues West Hollywood – June 15
House of Blues Dallas – June 23

Upcoming Charity Events
————————————
Fort Worth Library Foundation (Dallas) – May 5
Make-A-Wish Dinner (Las Vegas) – May 19
After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30
Terry Fator Benefit for the Arthritis Foundation (Las Vegas) – December 12