Indian Gaming Tradeshow 2019

George Burkhardt
Managing Partner
Profit Mindset, LLC


GEORGE BURKHARDT George Burkhardt has a 35-year background as a Casino and Hospitality executive and consultant. George founded Profit Mindset, LLC, a consulting and development firm, to share his expertise in assisting hospitality organizations to “Maximize their Profitability while Delighting their Guests”. George served as Managing Partner of Exceptional Gaming & Entertainment, the management company for the Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority (Paragon Casino Resort) as well as CEO or COO for the casino resort over a 10-year period starting in 2005. Paragon Casino Resort enjoyed favorable national recognition during his tenure there, being named “One of the Top Ten Casinos Outside of Las Vegas” by Yahoo Travel. Paragon also enjoyed numerous national and regional awards for its food & beverage and entertainment operations. In 2001 George founded Burkhardt Associates, a casino consulting company with a primary focus on casino non-gaming operations. Previous to Burkhardt Associates and Exceptional Gaming, George served as Corporate Executive Vice President – Food & Beverage with Grand Casinos, Inc. for over 8 years. There he was responsible for the strategic, design, financial, and operational oversight of 12 different casino's F&B operations, including 4 tribal properties. Prior to his casino experience, George's background includes 15+ years as a restaurant executive serving as President of three national/regional restaurant chains.

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