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Next Level is a dedicated resource hub providing support, events and thought leadership to aspiring professionals at all levels. Powered by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Next Level looks to help elevate your career by giving you exclusive insights from some of the most prominent industry leaders.

Previous Speakers

Peter Arceo

Peter Arceo

Chief Gaming Officer, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Hector Fernandez

Hector Fernandez

CEO of Aristocrat Gaming

Corey Norkin

Corey Norkin

SVP of Global Partnerships, LA Dodgers

Afsi Bird

Afsi Bird

VP of Hotel Operations for Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Bo Bernhard

Bo Bernhard

VP of Economic Development at UNLV

Jan Jones Blackhurst

Jan Jones Blackhurst

Former Mayor of Las Vegas

Andrew Parnell

Andrew Parnell

President of LaneTerralever

Tracee Nalewak

Tracee Nalewak

Giraldo - Chief Growth Officer at UrVenue

Laura Fernandez

Laura Fernandez

VP Head of Industry | Travel & Gambling for SXM Media

Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson

CEO of Light & Wonder

Jennifer Lodge - SVP Forbes Travel Guide, The Americas

Jennifer Lodge

SVP Forbes Travel Guide, The Americas

Alexis Ginas - President of iHeart Media, Los Angeles

Alexis Ginas

President of iHeart Media, Los Angeles

Bill Pedigo - Chief Commercial Officer at ocV!BE

Bill Pedigo

Chief Commercial Officer at ocV!BE

Toni Pepper - Chief Information Technology Officer at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Toni Pepper

Chief Information Technology Officer at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Joe Pulizzi

Joe Pulizzi

Founder of The Tilt & Best-Selling Author

Bob Boughner

Bob Boughner

Private Investor & Longtime Boyd Gaming Executive

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Video Library

Industry advice right from the source. From marketing to sales to retail and more, we sit down with today’s leaders so you can learn for tomorrow.

Jonathan Murtaugh, Senior Vice President of Client Services at VaynerMedia

Jonathan Murtaugh, Senior Vice President of Client Services at VaynerMedia, brings over 22 years of experience in marketing, branding, technology, social media, sales, and client services, including more than 5 years at Facebook.

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Keith Alexander, Fire Chief at the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Fire Department

Keith Alexander, the Fire Chief at the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Fire Department, brings over 36 years of experience in the fire service industry with 23 of those years spent at San Manuel.

watch now Keith Alexander, Fire Chief at the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Fire Department

Sara Murray, Sales Coach, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host

Sara Murray, Sales Coach, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host, brings over 15 years of experience in sales and currently coaches and speaks about sales methods that help with connecting with clients and communicating with confidence.

watch now Sara Murray, Sales Coach, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host

Andrew Burke, CEO at Bluberi

Andrew Burke, the Chief Executive Officer at Bluberi, brings over 18 years in the gaming and private equity sectors, including a significant stint of 9 years with American Gaming Systems (AGS).

watch now Andrew Burke, CEO at Bluberi

Christopher Justice, Former CEO at Pavilion Payments

Christopher Justice, former Chief Executive officer at Pavilion Payments, has over 29 years of experience as an executive leader and board member in information technology, payment systems, and strategy development.

watch now Christopher Justice, Former CEO at Pavilion Payments

Next Level Podcast

Episode 1

Peter Arceo
Yaamava' Resort & Casino General Manager

Join us as Peter Arceo gives insight to the casino industry for anyone from beginners to seasoned professionals.

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Leadership Learnings

Browse our blog for career advice and inspiring stories of success.

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Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Edge with Emily Snell
Featuring Emily Snell, Co-Founder of InfoArmor
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Kaley O'Kelley: Navigating Success in Broadcast Journalism
Featuring Kaley O’Kelley, Morning News Anchor and Multi-Media Journalist at ABC15 Arizona
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The Art of Menu Engineering: Lessons in Strategic Decision Making
Featuring Oliver Wolf VP of Culinary Operations at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Finding Success through Next Level

Kathy Forester

Kathy Forester

Controller | Gaming Properties

“I was on the fence about leaving a place where I felt content with where I was in my career. However, I recall listening to one of the Next Level panelists (Lori) talk about how we must accept new challenges in order to grow. Now, I can attest that Lori was right.”

Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor

Interactive Graphic Designer

“Through the panel discussions, I learned about the innovative culture at Yaamava'’ and their Next Level initiative that promotes innovative ideas from all team members. For me, continual improvement is an ongoing goal, so hearing “anyone can innovate” from an employer that values input from team members was very attractive from a career perspective.”

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