Patricia Becker Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Act as the independent expert on Board of Director's Compliance Committee.

Acted as advisor to President and Owner of company in business expansion, regulatory matters, and business operations for 10 years. Currently serve as a member of the compliance committee.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Built a successful independent consulting firm servicing gaming industry from the ground up. Engaged in strategic planning, leadership, and recruitment to establish infrastructure and operations for long-term, sustainable growth.✔ Worked exclusively with corporate boards, senior officers, and top-level executives in areas of corporate governance, development, compliance, and regulation. ✔ Successfully facilitated several companies on entry into Nevada gaming environment;… Show more Built a successful independent consulting firm servicing gaming industry from the ground up. Engaged in strategic planning, leadership, and recruitment to establish infrastructure and operations for long-term, sustainable growth.✔ Worked exclusively with corporate boards, senior officers, and top-level executives in areas of corporate governance, development, compliance, and regulation. ✔ Successfully facilitated several companies on entry into Nevada gaming environment; preparing regulatory requirements, providing superior guidance and recommendations on business operation policies and procedures, risk, ROI, and feasibility. Show less

Independent expert providing superior guidance and recommendations on gaming law, regulatory and jurisdictional issues, and new business partners.

Independent expert responsible for advising the board.

Transformed fledgling education program into a self-sustaining and profitable business unit of UNLV. Responsible for operating and revitalizing the International Gaming Institute into a reputable forum of knowledge and education, open to a global audience. ✔ Pioneered evolution of education program; established growth strategies targeting global gaming executives and regulators, transforming the program to become known for providing world-class education in executive development… Show more Transformed fledgling education program into a self-sustaining and profitable business unit of UNLV. Responsible for operating and revitalizing the International Gaming Institute into a reputable forum of knowledge and education, open to a global audience. ✔ Pioneered evolution of education program; established growth strategies targeting global gaming executives and regulators, transforming the program to become known for providing world-class education in executive development. ✔ Drove all high-level strategic planning and expansion efforts, including mentoring and coaching executive staff, to boost program reputation and increasing applicants and enrollment. Show less

Member of the Board for a publicly traded provider of cash access and data intelligence services and solution with annual revenues approximately $35M. Navigated the board through the acquisition of the company by Global Cash Access, Inc. in a multi-million dollar deal in 2008.✔ Member, Audit Committee and Compensation, Corporate Governance Committee

Executive Management overseeing 5 direct reports, responsible for compliance, risk management, and conflict resolution for a public company with 3,000+ employees. Played pivotal role in the joint venture development of a shopping mall, overseeing operational start-up activities. ✔ Recouped $40M through successful negotiation and resolution to disputes with builder and other parties.✔ Strengthened relationships with Board of Directors, creating a trusted process of providing quality… Show more Executive Management overseeing 5 direct reports, responsible for compliance, risk management, and conflict resolution for a public company with 3,000+ employees. Played pivotal role in the joint venture development of a shopping mall, overseeing operational start-up activities. ✔ Recouped $40M through successful negotiation and resolution to disputes with builder and other parties.✔ Strengthened relationships with Board of Directors, creating a trusted process of providing quality analysis, review, and recommendations on improvements, proposals, and corporate secretarial functions for parent company and its subsidiaries. ✔ Assisted management efforts on issues relating bankruptcy filed in 2001. Incentivized by the Court to remain until transfer of company; contributed to SEC filings, settled litigations prior to sale, and collaborated closely with new owners to facilitate smooth transition upon company’s sale in 2004. Show less

Member of the Board for a diversified multi-jurisdictional gaming company with annual revenues of approximately $231M. Assisted the company through negotiation of a Restructuring Agreement with approval of the majority interest holders of the company; ultimately leading to approval by Debtors and Bankruptcy Court.• Chair, Compliance Committee Member• Member, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee

Director of the Board of a publicly traded company with annual revenues of over $200M. • Chair, Compliance Committee• Member, Audit CommitteeCompany acquired by Anchor Gaming in 1999, continued as Chair of Compliance committee for Anchor Gaming.

Chief Operating Officer playing key role in implementation of government reorganization and development of legislation. Directed functions involving formulation of policies, prioritization of issues, development and administration of a multi-billion dollar budget, as well as recruitment, mentoring, and supervision of 25 direct reports.