Hard Rock International today announced Allie Evangelista as the new President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. In this role, Allie will report directly to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.
Regarding this appointment, Jon Lucas, director of operations at Hard Rock International, highlighted: “Allie has worked in every aspect of the gaming and hospitality industries and will bring this impressive experience to her role as President of the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. Allie has already hit the ground running and is busy assembling a talented team to operate the resort.”
Meanwhile, Allie Evangelista, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, expressed her interest in the new challenge and says: "As the 'Birthplace of Country Music, 'Bristol is rich in history and culture. As someone with a passion for exploring new and diverse opportunities, I am excited to experience the region's natural beauty and its many wonderful music, entertainment and recreational offerings. As a destination-resort, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol will be a perfect complement to the world-class events and attractions that draw millions of visitors to the Tri-Cities, including ones across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee”.
Jim McGlothlin, Chairman, The United Company, and Clyde Stacy, President, Par Ventures have also highlighted Evangelista's career and experience and say: "Allie knows what she works and will bring those important lessons to opening and operating the Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoBristol. We are excited to have her lead her efforts to further Bristol’s stature as a major travel and entertainment destination in our region and beyond.”
In 2006, Allie joined the gaming industry as an Assistant Slot Operations Manager in Missouri. Allie would continue to climb becoming Director of Casino Operations and then Vice President of Casino Operations at an Iowa casino in 2014. Five years later, she would become the Vice President and General Manager of the Hollywood Gaming and Racetrack property in Ohio. Allie's most recent position was Vice President and General Manager of the Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland.
Allie has a Master in Business Administration from Lindenwood University and a Master in Human Resources Management from Washington University.
We must remember that the temporary casino 'Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock' temporary casino is slated to open before the end of the second quarter of 2022. The temporary full-service casino will boast approximately 30,000 square feet of casino space, featuring approximately 900 gaming slots, 20 tables and a sportsbook for a variety of gaming options. The space will include a main casino floor as well as non-smoking and high limit gaming areas. Guests will also be able to enjoy a new restaurant, a grab and go food outlet, and a sports bar and lounge with entertainment along with an adjacent smoking sports lounge. Hard Rock's temporary casino will create 600 new jobs in Bristol, Virginia.
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