Page 12 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Winter, 2025

People In The News
Cardarius Barlow
Janice Johnson
Patricia Bournes
Michael Ladner
Peatricia Collins
Rickeda Riggans
Semaya Harris
Terri Warley
Gulfport resort honors top staff
GULFPORT — Island View Casino Resort named several staff members as V.I.E.W. Service Achievement Certificate honorees. The V.I.E.W. (Value, Initiative, Excellence, Wow) Service Achievement program recognizes employees who offer exemplary guest service at the Gulfport resort.
Among the group of employees recently selected were Cardarius Barlow, Patricia Bournes, Peatricia Collins, Semaya Harris, Janice Johnson, Michael Ladner, Rickeda Riggans, Terri Warley, and Felix Williams.
Each winner received a certificate of achievement and a $65 gift certificate to be used at several Island View Casino Resort restaurants.
Felix Williams
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Strong work ethic recognized at Treasure Bay
BILOXI —Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel shines a spotlight on those who go above and beyond, recognizing top crewmembers for the third quarter of 2025. Nominated by their peers and supervisors, these crewmembers embody the values, service, and spirit of Treasure Bay.
Jay Carradine, surveillance, was named Crewmember of the Quarter, and Summer Talbert, hotel, was named Manager of the Quarter.
work ethic, and attention to detail.” Talbert represents the heart of great leadership in the hotel department, said
Matthew Ulm, director of hotel and player services, adding she leads with understanding and patience, guiding her team members with no judgement, only a desire to teach and help them grow.
All finalists, including Joseph Frentz, Dylan Flores, Fallon Hester, Adam Jackson, Kimberly Jenkins, Franky Luong, Rebecca Moreno, Andrella Pierre, Donna Sanders-Lee, Mary Thornton,
and Jawanda White, were honored with
Fellow crewmember Ernest Watson
nominated Carradine for the honor and
describes him as a true team player and
remarkably well-rounded. “When Jay first
started with both security and surveillance, he was able to handle both positions with no problem, blending in very quickly. Jay is recognized for his consistent dependability and reliability, strong
Crewmember of the Quarter winners Jay Carradine and Summer Talbert with COO Susan Varnes (center).
cash prizes and a Treasure Bay gift card. Carradine and Talbert also earned engraved trophies, a paid day
off, reserved parking, and a chance at the Crewmember of the Year award.
Bally’s Best
Bally’s Vicksburg named its recent Team Member and Team Leader of the Quarter. Larry Fountain (above), slot tech, was named Team Member of the Quarter, and Merdis Hayes, surveillance supervisor, was named Team Leader of the Quarter. The winners, pictured with General Manager Derrius Morris, each received a cash award along with preferred parking and a trophy.