Mauricio Cuellar joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in September, 2005. As General Manager, his responsibilities include the oversight of all operations and capital expenditures.

Prior to joining the company, Mauricio worked in various capacities for the Mandalay Resort Group. He served as General Manager for the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino in Henderson, Nevada for two years, and more recently was the Director of Casino Operations at the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada for four years.

Mauricio attended Imperial Valley College in Imperial, California and UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada where he studied business. He attended UNLV on a baseball scholarship.

Bill Bentz joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in May, 2012. As Controller, his responsibilities include the oversight of accounting and human resource operations. Bill also manages all audit and regulatory functions.

Prior to joining the company, Bill worked as a Controller for Mandalay Resort Group at the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino in Henderson, Nevada. He later served as Controller at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino in Pahrump, Nevada. Most recently, he worked for the Saddle West Hotel and Casino in Pahrump, Nevada. Bill has over 15 years accounting experience in the gaming industry.

Bill attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Saint Leo University Florida where he studied business and accounting.

Buddy LaCombe joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in December, 2002. As Director of Casino Operations, his responsibilities include the oversight of the table games pit, poker, keno, surveillance and security operations.

Prior to joining the company, Buddy served as a Casino Shift Manager at both the Silver Smith Casino and Peppermill properties in Wendover, Nevada. He has a 20 year history working in the Wendover market. His family has deep ties to the community and has been of great public service.

Chuey Villa joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in June, 2008. As Director of Slot Operations, his responsibilities include the oversight of the slot floor, drop team and player’s club database.

Prior to joining the company, Chuey worked in various capacities for the Peppermill properties. Most recently, he was a Slot Technician at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino in Wendover, Nevada. He has over 14 years experience in the Wendover market.

Kim Mendenhall joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in November, 2005. As Director of Marketing, her responsibilities include the oversight of all marketing and promotion operations. Kim also manages group sales and the bus program operations.

Prior to joining the company, Kim worked in marketing and design for various companies. Most recently, she served as Marketing Manager for Sof’Solutions in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has over 18 years experience in the advertising industry.

Kim earned a degree in design and advertising from SLCC in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also attended the U of U in Salt Lake City, Utah where she studied marketing.

Jacque Baratcart joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in December, 2002. As Food and Beverage Director, his responsibilities include the oversight of all dining areas and bars. He also manages all banquet/retail facilities and purchasing.

Prior to joining the company, Jacque worked for the Mandalay Resort Group. Most recently, he was the Buffet Manager at the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jacque has over 25 years of food and beverage experience in various capacities.

Brandon Miller joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in December, 2011. As Director of Hotel Operations, his responsibilities include the oversight of all hotel, r.v. park and internal maintenance operations.

Prior to joining the company, Brandon worked in various capacities in the hospitality industry. He has over 12 years experience. Most recently, he was the Hotel Director at the Red Garter Hotel and Casino. He also served as a Hotel Supervisor at the Rainbow Hotel and Casino in Wendover, Nevada. Earlier in his career, Brandon served as a Night Auditor at the Courtyard Marriott in Modesto, California.

Mark Noeltner joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino in July, 2004. As the Information Technology Director, his responsibilities include the oversight of all computer network and data infrastructure.

Prior to joining the company, Mark worked as a Network Administrator for various companies. Most recently, Mark worked at Streigel Knobloch & Co. in Bloomington, Illinois.

Mark has a number of industry certifications, including a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification, and a Novell CNE Certification. He has over 20 years experience in the computer technology industry.

Evan Grimsdell joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in January, 2004. As Chief Engineer, his responsibilities include the oversight of all property repair and maintenance. Evan also manages capital improvement projects and the trailer park.

Prior to joining the company, Evan worked as an iron worker for 25 years. Most recently, he worked at Okland Construction in Salt Lake City, Utah for 7 years.

Pablo Salas joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in August, 2007. As Cage Director, his responsibilities include the oversight of all cashier and redemption center operations.

Prior to joining the company, Pablo worked in various capacities in the hospitality industry. He has over 8 years experience. Most recently, he worked in the slots department for the Peppermill Properties in Wendover, Nevada.

Silvia Villa joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in June, 2004. As the Accounting & Credit Manager, her responsibilities include the oversight of accounting operations, regulatory compliance and the casino check cashing program.

Prior to joining the company, Silvia worked in the lodging and hospitality industry for Days Inn in Wendover, Nevada. Most recently, Silvia served as the HR Manager for the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino in Wendover, Nevada. She has an 8 year work history in the Wendover market.

Silvia attended the University of Phoenix in Salt Lake City, Utah where she studied Accounting and Business.

Celia joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in May, 2003. As Casino Host, her responsibilities include the oversight of casino promotions and player development.

Prior to joining the company, Celia worked in various positions for the Peppermill properties in Wendover, Nevada. Most recently, she served as a pit manager for the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino in Wendover, Nevada.

Angie Arrien joined the Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino team in April, 2011. As Casino Host, her responsibilities include the oversight of casino promotions and player development.

Prior to joining the company, Angie worked as a flight attendant. Most recently, she served as a Casino Host for the Peppermill properties in Wendover, Nevada for 7 years.

Angie attended Mountain West College in Salt Lake City, Utah where she studied travel and tourism.