Dean C. DiLullo
President
Dean is currently the President of M1 Gaming. M1 Gaming is focused on managing and consulting for casinos in the gaming industry with the aim to assist properties reach their optimum level of performance.
Dean DiLullo has 25 years of experience as a Casino Executive. He has a qualified gaming background that consists of executive leadership in Gaming Operations, Marketing and Finance.
Most recently he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (EVP/COO) for Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to Planet Hollywood, he was with Station Casinos for 12 years. During Station Casino's period of high growth, he was the General Manager for several of their properties and Vice President of Marketing for a few of their brands.
Dean has experience in both the West Coast and the Midwest. His expertise includes local, regional, airport and resort gaming markets. His specialty is designing strategic plans that can maximize the property's profitability. He is an expert in Casino Database Marketing, Special Events and Property Operations. In addition, he has held a non-restricted gaming license in the state of Nevada. In addition, Dean has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University.
Jerry Sparks
Vice President,
Information Technology
Jerry Sparks has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology field, with 15 of these years in the gaming industry. Jerry has an in-depth background in technology, voice, data, and visual signage systems, with a focus on designing, building, and opening new resorts.
Jerry has worked in Las Vegas, the Midwest, and with Tribal Gaming, providing expert guidance on technology, systems, installation, and training. Most recently, Jerry served as the Director of Information Technology and a member of the Executive Leadership Team for Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Prior to Planet Hollywood, he was with Station Casinos for 4 years as the Corporate Director of I.T. Operations, with the responsibility of daily operations for 10 casino resorts.
While at Station Casinos, Jerry's first project was the design, development and installation of the IT systems at Green Valley Ranch Resort and Casino followed by four other Station Casino grand opening projects. In total, Jerry has provided IT leadership for eight resort casinos across the nation.
In addition to IT, Jerry has a strong background in software development, systems integration, and complex issue resolution.
Marcus Suan
Vice President,
Gaming Operations
Marcus Suan has over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry with a focused background in slot operations and slot marketing. He has held several gaming licenses with the Nevada Gaming Control Board and has worked for IGT, Coast Casinos, and Boyd Gaming.
Most recently, he was the Corporate Vice President of Slot Operations for Boyd Gaming overseeing their 15 casinos, including six properties in the Midwest. Prior to working at Boyd Gaming, he was with Coast Casinos and worked directly for Michael Gaughan for 12 years as the Corporate Vice President of Slot Marketing for the three Coast properties and one Las Vegas Strip property.
Marcus has been a member of three casino opening teams and numerous casino expansions projects. His marketing background was derived from operating several of the most successful slot clubs in the industry. Marcus has implemented several database marketing campaigns, slot tournaments and slot promotions.
Nancy DeGregorio
Vice President,
Player Services
Nancy has been a resident of Las Vegas for 28 years developing and formulating relationships and business development for prestigious individuals and organizations.
Over the past two decades, Nancy has held several high profile positions at major resort casinos, including Station Casinos and Tropicana. She was with Station Casinos for eight years as the Director of Player Development and Event Planning. In this capacity, she traveled the country with the Presidents of Sunset Station and Green Valley Ranch organizing and hosting high-end events nationwide.
She maintains an Independent Gaming Representatives License with the state of Nevada. Nancy represents clients from around the world and, as a result of her ongoing commitment to excellence, she is one of the area's highest achievers.
Nancy is President and Cofounder of Boomer Babes and Beyond, a nonprofit organization that helps women. The organization raises funds to assist women in furthering their education and those reentering the work force. She volunteers her time to many other philanthropic organizations. She is an active volunteer for Child Focus, Missing and Exploited Children, Make a Wish Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation.
Nancy has been recognized with numerous awards for her professional accomplishments. Some of her accolades include: a "Superior Customer Service Award" from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the "Ambassador of Courtesy Award" from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and the "Outstanding Service Award" from the Tropicana Resort and Casino. Nancy attended New York University and majored in Liberal Arts. She is continually enhancing her skills towards the highest levels of customer services and time management programs.
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