Boyd Gaming has announced the appointment of veteran investment banker Michael A. Hartmeier to its Board of Directors. Hartmeier previously served as the Group Head of Lodging, Gaming, and Leisure Investment Banking for Barclays. He also worked as the Group Head for Hospitality and Gaming for both Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse First Boston.
During his 25-year career in investment banking, Hartmeier completed more than $125 billion in financing and advisory assignments, including work for numerous gaming companies, noted Boyd.
Hartmeier is currently a member of the Board of Directors for DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a self-advised real estate investment trust with a portfolio of premium hotels and resorts nationwide. He also previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of regional casino operator Full House Resorts.
Hartmeier received his Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Economics-Business from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). While at UCLA, he was awarded the Pacific-10 Conference Medal. He is a Certified Public Accountant (non-practicing) and began his career as an auditor at Price Waterhouse.
Hartmeier will serve on the Board alongside Marianne Johnson (executive chairman), Keith Smith (president & CEO), John Bailey, William Boyd, Christine Spadafor, A. Randall Thoman, Peter Thomas, and Paul Whetsell.
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