Chief Operating Officer
Steering Committee Member

Director of Administration
Operations Committee Member

Vice President of Accounting

President of Marnell Gaming Management
Steering Committee Member

Vice President of Visualization
Operations Committee Member

Senior Vice President of Architecture
Operations Committee Member

President of Construction
Steering Committee Member

President of Investments and Real Estate
Steering Committee Member

President of Marnell Architecture
Steering Committee Member

Vice President - Forte Consulting, LLC.
Assistant to the Chairman (Special Projects) - Marnell Companies

Chairman
CEO

Founder
Chairman Emeritus

John Lipkowlitz is responsible for the oversight of Marnell Companies Corporate Office, Warehouse Operations, Panevino Italian Grille & Deli and Frontier Radio. He has worked with the Marnell Company for 30 years in many different roles. Starting in 1989 at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino as the Executive Chef, John worked his way up the ladder to President. He also held various executive roles with our companies including Executive Vice President of the M Resort, President of Marnell Gaming, and President of Siren Gaming. John has over 38 years of casino and hospitality experience, his most recent roles included director of operations of Fifth Ave. Restaurant Group, Chief Operating Officer of Sunset Jax/ Trip 7’s Restaurant Group and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Spokane Tribe Casino.

Accreditation

John is a graduate of the Santa Barbra City Hotel & Restaurant Management with a MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Administration, Masters Business Administration.

Ms. VanOrman is the Director of Administration for Marnell Companies. Her responsibilities include the administration and maintenance of the commercial insurance, employee benefits and risk management programs for all divisions including, but not limited to construction, architecture, hotel/casino, property development, restaurant and design. In her administrative capacity she is responsible for human resources, employee relations and provides support to senior leadership.

Ms. VanOrman serves on the company Operations Committee which provides operational oversight to all business units within the company. She is also involved in the operations of the of the company and office environment.

In addition to her position as the Director of Administration, Ms. VanOrman is also the Assistant Vice President for Forte Consulting, LLC (an insurance agency and risk management consulting firm).

Ms. VanOrman maintains a State of Nevada Health, Life, Property, Casualty & Surety Insurance license, a Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation and Registered Workers Compensation Specialist (RWCS).

Danitra Ward is the Vice President of Accounting for Marnell Companies and is responsible for managing and administering all accounting activities, obligations and objectives of the Marnell Business Units. Mrs. Ward's responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting operations, developing efficient business processes to record and report accounting activity, verifying the integrity and accuracy of financial results, and implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls to safeguard company assets. Mrs. Ward serves on the company Operations Committee which provides operational oversight to all business units within the company. Mrs. Ward has extensive experience in Financial and Project Accounting. Prior to joining Marnell Companies in 2006, she held accounting positions in real estate development, construction and broadcasting fields. Mrs. Ward is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association and the Institute of Finance and Management.

‍Accreditation

‍Mrs. Ward earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University, Fresno and earned her Master's degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix.

Jeff Pfeiffer is responsible for the management and oversight of gaming operations for Marnell Gaming Management including owned operations,  as well as tribal casino operations that would be under consulting or management agreements.   He is a member of the Marnell Companies Steering Committee which provides direction and operational oversight for the company.  He has been with the company since 2007 when he joined the Colorado Belle and Edgewater Hotel/Casinos as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Jeff was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in May of 2016 where he has served until recently when he was named President of the gaming company.  Prior to joining Marnell Gaming as the head of Laughlin operations, Jeff was the Vice President and General Manager of the Empress Casino in Joliet, Illinois. Jeff has also held various senior level operations and marketing positions with companies such as Harrah's and Penn Gaming.

‍Accreditation

‍Jeff is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor's degree in Communications Studies. He also served as both the President of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association and the Laughlin Tourism Commission.

As the Vice President of Visualization at Marnell Consulting, Mr. Hannigan leads VizWorks, the company's specialized division dedicated to producing top-tier renderings and animations. He heads a team of skilled 3D and 2D artists, overseeing innovative projects in 3D design, visualization, virtual reality, branding, and 3D printing for clients in various industries.

With over 25 years of experience in 3D visualization and management, Mr. Hannigan has a proven track record of directing studios to deliver precise, high-quality 3D animations and still presentations for large-scale global projects. Known for his ability to complete projects efficiently while upholding exceptional standards, Mr. Hannigan also excels as a trainer and mentor. His leadership inspires team members to achieve peak performance, resulting in unparalleled outcomes.

Accreditation:

‍Mr. Hannigan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Design from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught courses in 3D Visualization and Interior Design within the School of Architecture.

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Mr. Trageton is responsible for the oversight and detailed development of large-scale Project Master Planning, Concept Design, Construction Documentation and Administration. He also serves on the Operations Committee which provides operational oversight to all business units within the company. Mitchell joined Marnell Companies in 1987 and has worked on several large Hospitality and Commercial projects including Hotel-Casinos, Convention Facilities, Theaters, Office and Commercial Developments, and Large Scale Retail Complexes. Mitchell has been responsible for the Design and Project Management of the firm's Office and Commercial Projects. In addition, he serves as Project Architect for a variety of Gaming/Hospitality and Entertainment/Resort Projects and is involved in all aspects of Project Development from initial Conceptual Design and client interaction through Design and Project implementation.

‍Accreditation

‍Mitchell is a graduate of North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and is a registered Architect in the State of Nevada. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.

Ary A. Benoualid is President of Construction for Marnell and oversees the day to day administration of the Construction business unit. He is a point of contact for major clients and provides project oversight as well as being involved with company organization and staff development. Mr. Benoualid is a member of the Marnell Companies Steering and Operations Committees, which provide directional and operational oversight to the various business units of the Marnell Family of Companies.

‍Accreditation

‍Mr. Benoualid attended the University of Arizona and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. He is a licensed contractor in the State of Nevada. In addition, Ary is on the board of the McCool Science Center Foundation, a charitable organization which promotes interest in science and engineering for Nevada youth.

Gregory K. Wells is President of Investments and Real Estate for Marnell Companies. Mr. Wells is responsible for all of the day-to-day management activities of Austi, LLC and Marnell Capital, LLC, the strategic investment and financing arms of the Marnell Family of Companies.

He also manages Marnell Properties, the real estate acquisition and development entity of the Marnell Companies. Marnell Properties is a real estate development and management company which focuses on the acquisition, development and management of commercial, income-producing real estate.

As President of Investments and Real Estate, Mr. Wells' role also includes the financing of all the Marnell Family of Companies real estate and gaming activities, as well as leading the acquisitions of the Colorado Belle and Edgewater Hotel Casinos, The Saddle West Hotel Casino, and M Holdings real estate, in addition to securing the construction financing of The M Resort.

Mr. Wells is a member of the Marnell Companies Steering Committee, which provides directional and operational oversight to the various business units of the Marnell Family of Companies.

From 1999 to 2005, Mr. Wells served as Vice President of Investments for Austi, LLC, where his primary responsibility was directing the investments portfolio consisting of private and public equity and debt.

Prior to his time with the Marnell Family of Companies, Mr. Wells was the manager of a national brokerage firm office in Phoenix, Arizona, where he oversaw the investment activities and operations of all the financial advisors in the office.

‍Accreditation

‍Mr. Wells is a Trustee of Tuscany Research Institute, a non-profit organization focused on balancing wildlife habitats and agricultural practices.

He serves on the Board of Directors of privately-held Shakey's USA.

‍Education

‍Mr. Wells attended the University of Arizona on an athletic scholarship and graduated with a degree in Economics.

Mr. Howryla is President of Marnell Architecture and is responsible for the operations of the Consulting, Architecture and Design Business Units. He is also a member of the Marnell Companies Steering Committee which provides direction and operational oversight to all business units of the Marnell Family of Companies. David is involved in the master planning process and oversees large scale Hotel/Casino projects. Mr. Howryla's tenure with Marnell Companies began in 1994 where he held the position of Project Architect and Vice President of Marnell Architecture. Prior to joining Marnell Companies, David was employed with Ferrari-Sweeney Architects and Giffels-Hoyem Basso, Inc.

‍Accreditation

‍Mr. Howryla is a registered Architect in the State of Nevada and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He currently is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the International Code Council, the Construction Specification Institute, the U.S. Green Build Council, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the UNLV Council of Excellence. David earned a Master of Architecture degree and Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He also holds an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology from the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Alisa Marnell-Wilson is Vice President of Forte Consulting, LLC. where she is responsible for managing potential opportunities and acquisitions, along with insurance placement for the Marnell Family of Companies.

As the Assistant to the Chairman (Special Projects) of Marnell Companies, Alisa is responsible for overseeing various projects throughout the Marnell Family of Companies. She also manages the Marnell Foundation and Tuscany Research Institute donation requests, giving programs, potential opportunities and acquisitions. Alisa also oversees the Company-wide Public Relations department.

‍Accreditations

‍Alisa has a CRIS (Construction Risk Insurance Specialist) designation. Alisa is Board Member of Tuscany Research Institute and the Marnell Foundation. She is a former member of Duck's Unlimited Conservation Committee. Alisa earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Riverside California.

Anthony A. Marnell III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marnell Companies.  Anthony assumed this role previously held by his father for the past 45 years, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Anthony A. Marnell II. Anthony is responsible for all the Marnell Family of Companies including his primary company, Marnell Gaming, LLC of which he is currently Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Anthony began his career in the gaming industry in 1995 and held the position of Corporate Vice President of Marketing for the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Vice President of VIP Marketing for Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. In 1999, he became Vice President of Global Strategies for Austi, LLC and Vice President of Investments for the Marnell Family of Companies. His primary focus was seeking investment prospects for strategic growth and expansion. Seeing a need for updated workplace technology, Anthony and his father created TRIRIGA, a global leader in integrated workplace management software in 1999. Under Anthony’s direction, TRIRIGA went from an industry start-up to a global leader in integrated workplace management software and sold to IBM in 2011. Anthony was also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the M Resort Spa Casino located in Henderson, Nevada.

In 2009, Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons named Anthony to the Nevada State Board of Equalization. Eager to continue to make a difference in the community, he accepted the nomination and joined the five-member board and served the Nevada State Board of Equalization until 2013. In 2014, Anthony was appointed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and currently serves as Chairman. Anthony serves on the Board of Directors for Golden Gaming Entertainment as well as a board member of the Marnell Foundation which supports various charitable causes.

Taking an active role in the Las Vegas community, Anthony also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada and is also a board member of Tuscany Research Institute, a non-profit organization for the preservation of the wetlands habitat.

‍Accreditation

‍Anthony earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Through decades of education, experience, and working knowledge, Mr. Marnell has propelled Marnell Companies and its associates to become internationally acclaimed for the design and construction of some of the world's most recognizable and renowned resort, hotel and gaming properties.

Prior to forming Marnell Companies in 1982, Mr. Marnell was employed by Corrao Construction Company, Inc., Zuni Construction Company, Moffitt & McDaniel Architects, and architect Alfred Caldwell. In 1986 when the Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc. was formed, Mr. Marnell held the position of Chairman of the Board and served as Chief Executive Officer of the company and its wholly owned subsidiary Rio Suite Hotel & Casino until its acquisition by Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. on January 1, 1999.

‍Accreditation

‍Tony is a registered Architect in the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, an honorary member of AIA (American Institute of Architects), Trustee Emeritus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation Board, a member of the USC Board of Councilors, a member of Duck's Unlimited and the National Italian American Foundation. Established and funded endowment to the Integrated Design Studio or "The M Studio" at the University of Southern California School of Architecture furthering studies focused on Design Build, the Art of the Master Builder.

Tony earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California. As part of his academic work, Tony studied with USC's School of Architecture Professor Alfred Caldwell for 2 years in Graduate Studies.