Randy Baker

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San Antonio, Texas, United States, United States
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Expert in regulatory compliance for the casino industry and in strategic communications and/or public affairs needs for both corporate and nonprofit organizations.. Focus on public relations with respect to controversial issues, particularly relating to casino gaming. Secondary expertise in speech writing and law-firm marketing.

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Randolph Baker & Associates

Randolph Baker & Associates

Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Professional
Randy Baker Work Experience Details
  • Randolph Baker & Associates
    Principal
    Randolph Baker & Associates 2005 - Present
    San Antonio, Texas
    Strategic communications and/or gaming-related regulatory affairs consulting to select clients. Speech writing and coaching and special events management also undertaken.
  • Isle Of Capri Casinos, Inc
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Isle Of Capri Casinos, Inc 1997 - 2012
    St. Louis, Mo
    The Isle is a significant regional casino entertainment company, ranking seventh in size when compared to other publicly traded gaming companies. Was founding chair of the Board-level Compliance Committee (1999-2012), served on the Audit Committee for the entire period, and represented the company at numerous conferences both in the U.S. and abroad.
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  • San Diego State University
    Inaugural Chair, Sycuan Institute On Tribal Gaming
    San Diego State University Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
    San Diego, California
    Organized and served as inaugural chair of the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming. Developed nation's first academic degree in tribal gaming (B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management with emphasis in Tribal Gaming). Also pioneered graduate courses in the discipline. Spoke widely( both nationally and internationally) and published in professional journals.
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  • Shelby County Schools Education Foundtion
    Executive Director
    Shelby County Schools Education Foundtion Apr 2004 - Jun 2006
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Managed foundation supporting Shelby County, Tennessee, public school system. Provided advice and counsel to school board and superintendent.
  • Thompson, Baker & Berry Public Relations & Public Affairs
    President And Ceo
    Thompson, Baker & Berry Public Relations & Public Affairs Jun 1996 - Apr 2004
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Was name partner in major regional public relations/ public affairs firm, subsidiary of Thompson & Company (advertising agency). Major clients included regional chamber of commerce, Memphis International Airport Authority, high tech concerns, major manufacturer, public transit authority, and county public school system.
  • University Of Nevada Reno
    The Harrah'S Visiting Professor Of Gaming Studies
    University Of Nevada Reno Jul 1995 - Jul 1996
    Reno, Nevada
    Taught courses in casino operations and gaming law. Spoke widely at industry conferences and published in professional journals.
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  • Holiday Corporation (And Successor Companies)
    Director Of Public Affairs
    Holiday Corporation (And Successor Companies) Apr 1989 - Jun 1995
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Executive speechwriting and management of corporate lobbying efforts in support of casino gaming legalization in 12 jurisdictions. Holiday Corporation was a holding company for a number of hotel and casino brands. On the casino side, it has now morphed into Caesar's Entertainment.
  • Liddell, Sapp, Zivley, Hill & Laboon
    Director Of Client Services
    Liddell, Sapp, Zivley, Hill & Laboon Apr 1988 - Apr 1989
    Houston, Texas
    Served as first director of marketing-related services for this major Texas law firm which merged with a major Chicago firm to become Locke Lloyd in 2007. The present firm is now one of the nation's top 100 law firms with 650 lawyers in 13 offices around the world.
  • Baker & Botts
    Director Of Communications
    Baker & Botts Jan 1987 - Apr 1988
    Houston, Texas
    Served as first director of marketing-related services for this top 100 law firm. Baker Botts now has over 700 lawyers in 15 offices globally.
  • Houston Economic Development Council
    Director Of Communications
    Houston Economic Development Council Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
    Houston, Texas
    Served as communications officer for the Houston area's economic development authority in depths of the oil-industry depression of the late 1980's when Houston lost 100,000 jobs. HEDC later merged into The Greater Houston Partnership, a number of chamber-of-commerce related organizations under a single umbrella.
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County
    Vice President For Public Affairs
    Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County Oct 1983 - Oct 1985
    Houston, Texas
    Head of 128-person marketing/ communications/ public affairs/ customer relations department of Houston transit authority. Won nation's top prize in public relations (the Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil in two separate categories) for work done to enhance community opinion of the Authority. Position was entitled Assistant General Manager - Public Affairs at that time.
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  • Aminoil Inc.
    Manager Of Government Relations
    Aminoil Inc. Sep 1982 - Nov 1983
    Houston, Texas
    Prepared issue papers for this midcap oil and gas company to guide government relations strategies and lobbied personally on behalf of the company in Rocky Mountain states. Company was a subsidiary of R.J. Reynolds, which sold it to Phillips Petroleum Company following greenmail episode.
  • Dale Henderson Public Relations & Marketing
    Vice President
    Dale Henderson Public Relations & Marketing Sep 1982 - Nov 1983
    Houston, Texas
    Handled public relations needs of National Oil Supply, U.S. Homes Inc., and other major Houston companies in robust economic boom before oilfield crash.
  • American Bar Association
    Director, Aba Criminal Justice Standards Updating Project
    American Bar Association Aug 1975 - May 1979
    Washington, D.C.
    Served as director of the Project to Update the American Bar Association Standards Relating to the Administration of Criminal Justice, published by Little Brown & Company in 1980. Worked with Criminal Justice staff in governmental relations work on The Hill.
  • National College Of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Public Defenders
    Publications Editor
    National College Of Criminal Defense Lawyers & Public Defenders Aug 1973 - Sep 1975
    Houston, Texas (Uh Law School)
    Initiated and edited monthly newsletter and quarterly law journal, both dealing with current issues in criminal defense work while a law student at the University of Houston.
  • The Houston Post Company
    Reporter
    The Houston Post Company Sep 1969 - Sep 1972
    Houston, Texas
    Served as police reporter and back-up political reporter at Houston City Hall. Promoted to cover Galveston County municipalities shortly before resigning to go to law school.

Randy Baker Skills

Casino Gaming Hospitality Gaming Industry Strategic Communications Tribal Gaming Event Management Speech Writing

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