Howard Skolnik is Director of the Nevada Department of Corrections. Silver State Industries (part of the Nevada Department of Corrections) is the self supporting industrial program within the State’s correctional system. Products are manufactured inside correctional facilities, utilizing inmate labor. All of Silver State Industries’ programs are self supportive and actually return money to the State.

Jeremy Aguero formed Applied Analysis, a Nevada-based consultancy, in 1997. His areas of expertise include economic analysis, operational model development and fiscal impact analysis. He graduated with honors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and earned his juris doctorate from the Boyd School of Law. He has worked for clients in both the private and public sectors, and undertaken projects of local, regional and national significance.

Vincent Falcone conducted for Frank Sinatra as well as such music greats as Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis, the McGuire Sisters, Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme

Jay Kornegay, executive director of the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook, has more than 15 years of race and sports book experience. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1987 and pursued a gaming industry career beginning with Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe.

Mary Wilson is a founding member of the legendary Supremes. In 1988, The Supremes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, receiving the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award,” which Wilson personally accepted. A tireless humanitarian, Mary also was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by the National Foundation of Woman. She continues to perform around the world.

Frank Lieberman is a veteran publicist and writer who started his career in journalism at age 17. He worked at the “Beverly Hills Citizen,” “Hollywood Citizen-News,” “Long Beach Independent,” and “Los Angeles Times.” He was the publicist for Siegfried & Roy for eight years and currently writes a weekly entertainment column.

Dirk Arthur has been performing as a magician since childhood. He has appeared on television on NBC’s “World’s Greatest Magic” and performed regularly on the Las Vegas Strip.

Jamie is best known for his role in the television series M*A*S*H as Klinger, and was the only cast member to actually serve in Korea. The weekly show had an amazing audience of 32 million regular viewers, running for 11 years. The final episode of M*A*S*H is still the highest rated show in television history. He currently is one of the rotating hosts for the “$250,000 Game Show Spectacular” at the Las Vegas Hilton

David Stratton is managing editor of “Gaming Today.” Since 1999, he has worked at the country’s only weekly newspaper dedicated to covering the commercial casino and race and sports betting industries. As managing editor he oversees all phases of the newspaper, which was established in Las Vegas in 1976.

Mike Miller is an artist who created the majority of casino advertising over the last several decades. He also is an author and instructor and has owned his own advertising agency. Mike won over 60 Addy awards from the Las Vegas Advertising Federation, 1964 through present.

Lorena Peril sang in her father’s church in San Francisco and began a professional singing career at a young age. She began singing and performing in local Bay Area clubs and festivals, then joined Carnival Cruise Lines to headline as a lead vocalist. Today, Lorena can be seen performing on the Las Vegas Strip, in “American Superstars” and headlining as lead singer in the hit show group, “Sunset Strip” at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Howard Lefkowitz, president of VEGAS.com has more than 25 years of experience in Internet-based industries, travel, ticketing, entertainment and direct response. Prior to joining VEGAS.com, he served as vice president of business development and Internet marketing at EarthLink. Previously, Lefkowitz was president of the telemedia subsidiary of the Home Shopping Network (HSN) and worked independently for ABC, NBC, CBS, Twentieth Century Fox, MCA/Universal and Warner Bros.

In late 1959, Sonny Turner (then 19) replaced Tony Williams as the lead singer of the original Platters. Chosen out of 100 singers who auditioned, Sonny toured the world with The Platters, bringing their music to people of all nations. He is one of only two surviving members of the famed group. In 2005, Mr. Turner received “The Lifetime Excellence in Entertainment Award” in Las Vegas, where he currently resides. He was also inducted into The Vocal Group Hall Of Fame for his achievements with The Platters.

Trent Carlini became a rock ‘n roll fan at the age of five, and at age ten, began playing guitar. Within a couple of years, music had become a major part of his life. With the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, Trent Carlini decided to devote himself to recreating the style of the man who had influenced his life so greatly. Trent takes his audience through a magical journey of the King’s career: from the hip-swiveling 50’s, through the unforgettable army and movie years, through the hot-leather years of the ‘68 Comeback, all the way to the Las Vegas years of the 70’s.