In March we are honored to have as our guest speaker Eric Hession of Caesars Entertainment. Eric currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Caesars Entertainment. Over the course of his tenure at Caesars, he has held positions in both property operations and corporate finance. While in operations, Eric led the Planning and Analysis, Revenue Management, Distribution, and Accounting efforts for Caesars 12 Nevada properties. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer where his responsibilities included the leadership of Treasury, Investor Relations, Risk Management and Mergers & Acquisitions. Previous to his employment with Caesars, Eric spent five years with Merck and Company, working in various capacities in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and at their New Jersey corporate headquarters. Eric grew up in Pittsford, Vermont and attended Cornell University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He also holds an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.