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Kari Stout-Smith, General Manager of Cache Creek Casino Resort
Kari Stout-Smith is the General Manager for Cache Creek Casino Resort and has over 25 years of extensive experience in the casino industry.
Andrew Bernstein, Hall of Fame Photographer and Illustrator of the Best Selling Book “The Mamba Mentality”
Bernstein's photography has appeared in thousands of newspapers and magazine covers worldwide, as well as significant advertising campaigns, for nearly forty years. He is a Hall of Fame photographer and arguably the best sports photographer ever.
Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder & President of Angel City Football Club
Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder and President of Angel City Football Club, has had an extensive career as an entrepreneur with experience in investment banking, video and mobile gaming, technology, and now in direct-to-consumer entertainment with women’s soccer.
Stephen Lind, Associate Professor of Clinical Business Communication at USC Marshall School of Business
Stephen Lind is an Associate Professor of Clinical Business Communication at USC's Marshall School of Business, where he teaches courses in business communication. His teaching encompasses strategic messaging, technology in touch, consulting, and refining speaking and writing skills for business contexts.
Heather Jimenez, Learning & Development Manager for San Manuel
Heather Jimenez is the Learning & Development Manager for San Manuel and has dedicated over 13 years to team building, educational advancement, and employee retention. In this episode she discussed the power of self-awareness, how to build relationships to maximize team efforts, and her passion to serve others.
Melanie Johnson, Director of HR, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Melanie Johnson has had an expansive career across hospitality as a people-first leader. Serving most of her career in operations, Melanie brings a unique perspective on the role of HR and how leaders can be successful in today's environment.
Drew Dixon, VP of Entertainment Operations
Drew Dixon has made a life's work putting on some of the most amazing shows throughout the world. Drew currently is the VP of Entertainment Operations at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.
Margie Ferree Jones, Interim Dean of The Collins College of Hospitality Management
Perhaps best known as “the wine professor”, Dr. Jones is a certified wine educator (CWE) and a certified sommelier (CS). She has taught courses in strategic leadership, marketing, special events, food & beverage, and hotel/resort planning & development.
Jim Michaelian, President of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Jim Michaelian is the heart and soul of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, an original employee who, at age 32 in 1975, embraced Chris Pook’s vision of bringing a Monaco-style motorsports event to Southern California’s port city.