Currently, as vice president of strategic initiatives at Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Elena Shampaner oversees the company’s growth initiatives within non-gaming areas (F&B, retail). She works cross-functionally throughout the company to analyze the marketplace and shape the company’s strategies to capture profitable non-gaming revenue growth. Prior to joining Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Shampaner held various business development roles at Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. Holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
