Chris Colwell

Vice President, Operations and Gaming Analytics at Boyd Gaming

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

About

Business executive/General Manager specializing in business strategy, operations, financial analysis, and customer service. A track record of strategic and tactical success as a Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, manufacturing business unit leader and naval engineering officer. • Managed diverse business units and company P&Ls exceeding $360MM in revenue and $70MM in EBITDA. • Concentration in finance, analytics, and team building for enterprise success. • Customer centric business focus leading to advance productivity of work flow

Experience

  • Boyd Gaming (8 yrs 7 mos)
    • Vice President, Operations and Gaming Analytics
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Vice President, Gaming Analytics and Strategy
      Jan 2024 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Vice President, Slot Analytics and Strategy
      Apr 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Special Projects Manager at VizExplorer
    Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Project manager on behalf of VizExplorer for a Boyd Gaming enterprise technology solution consulting initiative to increase revenue and profitability.

  • Senior Vice President Sales at Cole Kepro International, LLC
    Dec 2013 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Cole Kepro is a world wide industry leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of gaming cabinets.This position is focused on understanding and providing solutions for all of Cole Kepro's customers needs. It is responsible for leading CKI’s next generation cabinet introductions as well as ensuring internal sales processes lead to increasing company productivity.

  • Chief Operating Officer at Luna Entertainment
    Nov 2011 - Sep 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Financial and operational responsibility for a Michigan based, nationwide, multi-industry holding company, driving $65MM in revenue. Holdings included three mid-size casinos, Harley-Davidson dealership, Power Sports dealership, outdoor music amphitheater and other miscellaneous holdings. • Responsible for budget performance, financial due diligence, cost control, and analytical assessment of all current and prospective businesses. Established common financial analysis templates for use across multiple businesses. • Ensure all human resource, IT, finance, and sales departments coordinate to ensure best practices are shared, and resources maximized to minimize cost. Create key performance indicators for business assessment.

  • Senior Vice President, Gaming Operations at The Fine Point Group
    Sep 2008 - May 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Providing consulting and management services to the gaming industry - specializing in analytical performance/profitability improvement, operational management, strategy assessment, asset optimization and marketing strategy. Served as General Manager for Greektown Casino during 2009, and Chief Operating Officer for Buffalo Thunder Casino and Resort in 2011.