Stacey Purcell of Caesars Entertainment Awarded the Las Vegas Hospitality Association 2018 Spirit Award

Stacey Purcell, Assistant Director of Sales

Stacey Purcell, Assistant Director of Sales for Caesars Entertainment Corporation , (NASDAQ: CZR, “Caesars Entertainment” or “Caesars”), was awarded The Spirit Award by the Las Vegas Hospitality Association at the LVHA Distinction Awards on Thursday, September 20, 2018 with Broadway Star Mark Shunock as Master of Ceremonies, as well as singers Laura Wright and Carnell Johnson as the headlining entertainers.

“There’s no one who personifies ‘spirit’ better than Stacey Purcell. She’s intelligent, resourceful, innovative and inspiring. Everyone she works with has nothing but praise. I am proud to call her a friend and a colleague,” Michael Massari, Chief Sales Officer of Caesars Entertainment.

The LVHA Distinction Awards honors four special recipients and one organization whose contributions to the industry have made a difference. Award categories include The Rising Star Award, The Industry Leader Award, The Legacy Award and The Spirit Award.

Stacey Purcell was awarded The Spirit Award, which honors a person who has exhibited outstanding passion and enthusiasm with their involvement in the development and expansion of the hospitality, travel and tourism industry.

For nearly 30 years, Stacey has held numerous positions within Caesars Entertainment. Straight out of college, she joined the company in 1991 as Executive Secretary to the Director of Catering and Convention Services at Caesars Palace. In her current leadership role, as Assistant Director of Sales, she uses her creative energy and spirit to lead a team of diverse sales managers while also overseeing the Nevada market. Stacey has been a top producer in revenue, contributor towards continuous improvement, and a driver of the sales culture for Caesars Entertainment. She recently earned the highly coveted seat in the distinguished Emperor’s Club; an award that goes to the top producer for the sales organization based on the high percentage to goal for the year.

Growing up in Kahului, Maui, Purcell knew that she wanted to pursue sales at an early age and was the top school fundraiser by selling cookies and pens door-to-door. Her “Ohana” (family) roots run deep in the hospitality industry as her father, a plumber by trade, built relationships and secured business with top hotels and resorts on the island. Stacey attributes her success to her father who is highly respected, leading by example and allowing her to build a solid foundation by starting from the bottom and working her way up through hard work, commitment and dedication.

Purcell graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelors in Hotel Administration and is on the UNLV Alumni Board. She is also a member of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association Chairman’s Club.[www.caesars.com]