Robert Mudd Email & Phone Number

United States

• Executive Director of Business (CEO), Black River Falls, WI July 2023 – Current My most recent ongoing project as Executive Director of Business for the Ho-Chunk Nation is the Beloit Wisconsin casino, convention.
• Ho-Chunk Gaming, Wisconsin Dells - (180,000 sq. ft. gaming, 1,300 slots, 62 table games and poker, 500-seat bingo, 150-seat OTB, Six F&B venues, 22 meeting rooms for a seating capacity of more than 1,000 persons.
• Ho-Chunk Gaming, Black River Falls - (75,000 sq. ft. gaming, 632 slot machines, 11 table games, 480 set bingo, Two dining venue, 60-room hotel indoor pool and sauna and adjacent C-store)
• Ho-Chunk Gaming, Nekoosa - (16, 000 sq. ft. gaming, 650 slots, 12 table games, F&B - bar and grill banquet room, adjacent C-store)
• Ho-Chunk Gaming (Class II), Madison - (60,000 sq. ft. gaming, 1,100 class II slots, casual dining with grill)
• Ho-Chunk Gaming, Wittenberg Ancillary Site - (11,000 sq. ft. gaming, 534 slot machines, adjacent C-store)

Mission Douth Dakota

Oversaw gaming operations and 350 employees for small class II & III casino (250 slot machines, blackjack, poker, bingo, food & beverage, 60-room hotel, C-Store,RV park). Helped Tribe interview and hire a Tribal Member General Manager

Valentine, Nebraska, United States

• Consult with Acting General Managed on operations to include marketing, construct II casino, marketing analysis, Accounting issues, Gold Course,Quality Inn hotel and varies other issues.
• Interview and hire General Manager and Chief Financial Officer
• Report to Rosebud Tribal Council monthly.

Hankinson, North Dakota, United States

• Managed three casino properties and worked with Tribal Council to reestablish their DNGE corporate structure... Closed casino down due to COVID 19 March, 2020 and reopened all casinos on June 1, 2020... Established.
• Worked with all properties for marketing, Sports Betting and F&B restructure

Black River Falls, WI

Directing operations for six (6) gaming properties, two (2) hotels, resort convention center, five (5) C-Stores, gift shop. Combined revenue exceeds $200 million. Properties include: Ho-Chunk Gaming-Wisconsin Dells 180K square feet of gaming 2,300 Slots 62 table games and poker 500 seat Bingo 150 seat OTB Six (6) F&B venues 22 meeting rooms for seating of.

Black River Falls, WI

1. Conduct work in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors as well as other professional auditing standards that may be applicable. 2. Provide analyses, testing, recommendations, consultation, and information concerning the adequacy and.

Turtle Lake, WI

• Managed revenue in excess of $70M and 900 employees, while developing and managing budget for three primary locations: Turtle Lake, Danbury and Hertel while under a limited term contract.
• Oversaw the business operations of three Class III casinos, C-Store, three hotels, two RV Parks. Games included 1,850 slot machines, Blackjack (20), Poker (6 tables), Deli (3), Buffet (2) restaurant, Hotel (total rooms.
• Developed and instituted fiscal and budgetary financial reporting requirements for slots, table games, bingo, F&B, Hotel, C-Store, which included revenue and expense departments.
• Developed format for the presentation of financial results on a monthly basis for Tribal Council, which included Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash flow analysis to include month to date fiscal.
• Developed marketing strategy utilizing radio, newspaper, periodicals, newsletter, television, outdoor and slot accounting marketing modules (Super Playmate, Ricochet Rewards, Splashdown, Jackpot announcement, Personal.
• Developed strategy for renegotiating covenant compliance certificate with bank due to consistent compliance default of BIA Guarantee, Conventional and Gaming vendor loan debt.

Rosebud Sioux Reservation

• Developed and managed budgets for Rosebud Casino and Turtle Creek Crossing
• Directed business operations of a small Class II & III casino with 250 slot machines, Blackjack, Poker, Bingo (Video & Paper), Deli, Buffet, 60 room hotel, C-Store and small RV Park.
• Developed fiscal and budgetary financial reporting requirements for slots, table games, bingo, F&B, Hotel, and C-Store, which included revenue and expense departments.
• Developed multi-media marketing strategy.
• Reviewed number of machines, number of participation to total floor and ratio of machine denominations to maximize coin in and overall results, showing a 2% increase over previous YTD.
• Revised Blackjack games strategy and reduced losses by making changes to operations that enhanced hold percent and house advantage as well as bringing in new and exciting Carnival games. Reviewed rake and modified to.

Ojibwa Casino Resort

• Developed and managed budgets for three primary entities, Casino, Bingo, Two hotels, Bowling Alley. Oversaw the business operations of a small Class III casino with 328 slot machines, Blackjack, Poker, Bingo, Deli.
• Developed reporting requirements for Slots, Table games, Bingo and other revenue and non-revenue departments.
• Trained tribal member replacement for General Manager Position.
• Outsourced food and beverage to reduce excessive labor costs and enhanced revenue potential.
• Reconfigured slot operations to successfully increase market share.
• Targeted new segment with promotions, concerts, outdoor events to increase market share.

Peach Springs, AZ

• Managed Grand Canyon Tourism for the Hualapai Tribe including developing and managing budgets for airport terminal, skywalk, ranch, lodge and river rafting operation. Directed activities of 700 employees.
• Negotiated vendor contracts concerning helicopter, fixed wing and travel agency services as well as partnerships with international companies located throughout Asia and Europe.
• Handled price structuring for all products and services of resort.
• Advised Board of Directors on resort financials.
• Developed the concept of utilizing microwave towers and satellites to bring enhanced telecommunication to remote edge of Grand Canyon, which was very isolated.
• Increased revenue by developing new products with tour and air operators.

Campo CA

• Developed and managed budgets for 750 slot machines, Blackjack and Poker tables, and Deli, Restaurant and Travel Plaza while managing 250 employees.
• Oversaw the business operations of a small Class III casino with 750 slot machines, Blackjack and Poker tables, and Deli, Restaurant and Travel Plaza.
• Implemented stringent managerial reporting requirements for slots, table games and the casino are other revenue and non-revenue departments.
• Restructured food and beverage operations to reduce high cost outlay.
• Reconfigured slot operations to successfully increase market share.
• Selected new slot accounting system to increase win per machine resulting in a positive return on investment.

Black River Falls, WI

• Ho-Chunk Nation, Executive Director of Business, 2006 to 2007Managed 2,550 employees and the daily operations of destination resort propertied to include three Class III casinos: Majestic Pines (600 Machines, Roulette.
• Oversaw five C store operations located at various locations of the Nation.
• Defined benchmarks for general managers in connection with budget forecasts.
• Modified organizational structure to ensure proper reporting requirements.
• Enrolled six tribal members in a two year casino management program, which included table Games, Slot, Marketing, Games Protection, and Compliance and management skills.

Towaoc, CO

• Ute Mountain Casino, General Manager, 2005 to 2006Developed and managed budget for Class III casino with a 400-seat bingo hall, 646 reel & video slot machines, 12 table games, 90 hotel rooms, 2 food & beverage outlets.
• Redesigned surveillance with the latest digital technology.
• Restructured organization to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Researched and wrote a strategic plan for the casino.
• Increased cash flow from $350K to approximately $980K a month, through effective management skills and effective marketing, promotions, concerts.
• Successfully led casino through IRS 941 tip audit, National Indian Gaming Commission audit of financials and Federal Labor Standards Audit.

Baraboo, WI

• Ho-Chunk Casino, General Manager, 2003 to 2005Developed and managed budget for destination casino with 98,000 square feet of Class III space, a 500-seat bingo hall, 2,432 reel & video slot machines, 60 table games, 315.
• Directed the transition from Acres slot accounting system to IGT’s IVS system, which included marketing modules.
• Purchased 800 new slot machines and converted 780.
• Eliminated duplicate accounting at Hotel Convention Center, saving $500K annually.
• Directed the transition of 65% of slot machines from coin to ticket-in-ticket-out and reduced customer wait time for fills and hand pays from two (2) hours (on weekdays) to roughly twenty (20) minutes.
• Restructured Food & Beverage and began turning black values.

Hankinson, ND

• Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise, Chief Executive Officer, 2001 to 2002Developed and managed 1,250 employees and budget for destination casino including Dakota Magic, Dakota Connection, and Dakota Sioux.
• Improved operations by modifying the corporate structure and developing a comprehensive SOP handbook.
• Streamlined accounting functions by directing a transition for CSBI software to Infinium.
• Played a key role in negotiating a long-term note for the casino, achieving favorable terms.
• Taught Slot Operations / Management class as part of the career path training program at the tribal college.
• Enhanced slot machine accounting by negotiating a system upgrade to support ticket-in-ticket-out capabilities.

Various Locations

Earlier positions include:Rosebud Casino and Quality Inn, GM; Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, Legislator; Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, Business Director; Spirit Lake, North Dakota, GM; Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, WI, Executive Director of Casino Operations, GM, Assistant General Manager, Assistant CFO and Tribal Auditor.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Studied hard and worked

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, 3.8

Activities and Societies: NoneNone

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 4.68