(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) —
Mark Juliano will become the chief operating officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts effective August 8. Juliano is an internationally recognized casino executive with a long, successful career in the gaming industry. He was president of Caesars Atlantic City from 1994-1999 and most recently was president of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas where he reestablished that property as a leader on the Las Vegas Strip. Over the years, he has held regional responsibilities in Indiana, Nova Scotia and Delaware for Caesars.
"I've known Mark for many years," said Donald J. Trump, the company's Chairman, "and I am pleased that he will be using his gaming and operating expertise for the benefit of our company."
"Mark is an outstanding addition to our management team," said James Perry, president and CEO of the company. "He has the experience to lead our casinos through their physical and cultural transformation, and the commitment to make Trump a leading operator of casinos throughout the world."
"I am excited to join the Trump brand in the Atlantic City market," said Juliano. "The Trump properties have always been a vital part of Atlantic City, and I look forward to helping to restore their dynamic role in the market."
Scott Butera will assume the role as chief strategic officer where he will complete the recapitalization process undergone by the company and develop new strategic initiatives to expand the Trump brand in both domestic and international markets. –Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen
