LVDC Management

Francine Mazzella
Vice President of Corporate Communications

Serving as Vice President of Corporate Communications for LVDC, Francine Mazzella greatly utilizes her past operational experiences within the gaming industry in her current role. She began her career in marketing with Mirage Resorts initially working for the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, then as a member of the pre-opening team for The Mirage Hotel Casino and later Bellagio. Ms. Mazzella then joined the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino as Director of Marketing. She later held the position of Chief Administrative Officer with an online global gaming portal and developed and implemented the marketing, advertising and administrative operations. She most recently served as Corporate Human Resources manager for Cannery Casino Resorts with responsibilities for two major local casinos and serves as a member of the Society for Human Resources Management. Ms. Mazzella holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications.
 

Ken Sarnecky
Vice President of Systems Development and Information Technology

Since leaving the United States Air Force in 1977, Ken Sarnecky has spent the past 30 years developing technology based IT systems, including general accounting, inventory control and racetrack and off-track betting systems. In 1979, Mr. Sarnecky began his career involvement in betting systems by installing track tote system worldwide in countries such as Peru, South Korea, Panama and throughout North America. In 1995, he joined LVDC as the Director of Software Integration. He now oversees all new product development and corporate information systems.
 

Dr. Richard Scott
Director of Special Projects

For the past 45 years, few veterinarians have had as much impact on the horse racing industry as Dr. Richard Scott. In 1962, he graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University and began a practice in Las Vegas. In 1987, he retired from active practice to pursue interests in race track simulcasting where he served as President of Sports Media Network, a Nevada Gaming Commission Licensed Dissemination company and a pioneer in race track simulcasts. In 1992, he help bring the Hong Kong Jockey Club's race simulcast to North America - a first in the state. In 2002, he joined LVDC to oversee special projects for the company.

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