Jack Behrens

About Jack Behrens

Hospitality and gaming executive qualified by 25+ years leading large-scale casino resort operations, financial planning, business development, and property turnarounds. Proven ability to stabilize distressed assets, restructure operations, and deliver rapid improvements in profitability. Adept at aligning operations, marketing, and financial strategy to drive EBITDA growth. Recognized for decisive leadership, operational excellence, and maximizing asset value for owners.

Experience

1. Vice President & General Manager

   Affinity Gaming

   Sep 2024 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Vice President & General Manager, Primm Valley Resorts, 3 Casinos, Slots, 2,400 Rooms, 2 Travel Centers, 6,500 seat arena, 15+ F&B outlets, 450 Unit Employee Apartment ComplexVice President & General Manager, Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino, 400 Slots, 335 Rooms, 24-hour Dining, Full-Service Race & Sports BookInitially responsible for managing the operations of the Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino. Upon successfully reducing expenses and driving revenue through a value-based marketing strategy, was asked to take on the General Manager role to helm the right-sizing of Primm Valley Resorts.

Education

• Franklin & Marshall College

  BA, American Government

  1989 — 1994

• Cornell University

  MMH, Hospitality

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Program Management
• Hospitality
• Hotels
• Budgets
• Finance
• Restaurants
• Sales
• Event Management
• P&L
• Front Office
• Team Building
• Management
• Market Research
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Revenue Forecasting
• Revenue Analysis
• Due Diligence
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Strategy
• Vip
• Hotel Management
• Casino
• Analysis
• Gaming
• Project Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Hospitality Industry
• P
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Time Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Hospitality Management
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Restaurant Management
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management