TONY MARNELL II

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Marnell brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the design-build industry.

Tony is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Marnell Corrao Associates, Inc. which is acclaimed internationally for its design and construction of the world’s most recognizable resort hotel and gaming properties. Through his efforts, he has propelled Marnell Corrao Associates to be acknowledged as the largest and preeminent design-build firm specializing in the hotel and resort industry in the world.

In 1986, Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc. (former NYSE: RHC) was formed and Tony served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the company and its wholly owned subsidiary Rio Suite Hotel & Casino until its acquisition by Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) on January 1, 1999.

Prior to forming Marnell Corrao Associates in 1982 Tony was employed by Corrao Construction Company, Inc.; Zuni Construction Company; Moffitt & McDaniel Architects; and Alfred Caldwell, Architect. Mr. Marnell also held the position of Chairman of the Board at the Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc.

Tony is a registered Architect in Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington DC, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Michigan, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Missouri, and Montana. 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, and a member of Duck's Unlimited and NIAF.

Tony has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California and an Honorary Masters Degree in Modular Building.