Mr. Sturges has over twenty years of gaming industry experience including over fifteen years with Carnival Resorts & Casinos and Carnival Corporation. Among his many accomplishments as President of Carnival's Gaming Division Mr. Sturges oversaw the development and operation of the Casino Rouge Riverboat in Baton Rouge Louisiana and Casino Rama Resort and Casino in the Toronto Ontario Canada market. Over the last five years he has been an active gaming industry consultant working with numerous clients on gaming development and acquisition opportunities. Earlier in Mr. Sturges career he also served as Deputy Director and Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Mr. Sturges is currently a board member of Benihana Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHN - News) currently serves as the Lead Independent Director as well as a member of the Audit Compensation and Executive Committees. |