Dear Illinois Gaming Board,

My name is Anna White and I was born and raised in East Hazel Crest and have returned to live here again. I support the development of a casino in the south suburbs because of our prime location.

We are located adjacent to I-80 where millions of vehicles pass through each year. This prime, easy-to-access location is ideal for a casino and entertainment complex. This development managed by Wind Creek Hospitality will be a game changer to say the least!

We welcome Wind Creek Hospitality to East Hazel Crest.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Anna White

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1813 W. 171st Street
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429

As a business owner in the Village of East Hazel Crest for over 30 years we highly support locating the Casino in the village. We are also long-time residents of the Village of Flossmoor.

We feel the Casino would greatly benefit from the close proximity to I-80 and Halsted Street which has many shopping and dining options.

We are excited about the prospect of creating jobs within the community. We could also like the opportunity to be involved as we are an irrigation contractor that is located in the Village.

Sincerely,
Thomas E. Harper
President

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Maureen Boyd

Corporate Director of Hotel Sales

A veteran in the industry, Maureen Boyd has attained over three decades of Hotel Sales experience throughout the New York, New Jersey and now, Pennsylvania, markets.

Maureen’s career has spanned across several notable hotel brands—with her insight driving continuous, successful partnerships between corporations and clients. Throughout her career, Maureen has been tasked with directing sales/marketing efforts, overseeing sales teams, acting as a liaison with local partners, and more. A known face in the sales sector, Maureen has also been publicly acknowledged for her work—receiving several notable accolades including Salesperson of the Year and the Circle of Excellence Awards.

In her current role at Wind Creek Bethlehem, Maureen is responsible for directing all national, local, wedding, and motor coach sales strategies for the property.

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Rebecca Kim

National Sales Manager

Rebecca brings over seven years of Hotel Sales and Catering experience to Wind Creek Bethlehem. A native to Pennsylvania, she studied Marketing at Millersville University. Following her graduation, Rebecca worked for several Pennsylvania-based hotels and resorts. Her tenure, familiarity and passion for Pennsylvania led her to Wind Creek Bethlehem—where she now serves as the lead contact for Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania State Association market.

In addition to building and maintaining existing relationships with clients, Rebecca participates in various networking memberships including PCMA and MPI.

Nicholas Schlegel

Nicholas Schlegel

Sales Manager

A Lehigh Valley native, Nicholas received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. At the start of his professional career, Nicholas brought his talents to Wind Creek Bethlehem in 2016.

Throughout his tenure, he worked as an In-Room Dining Shift Manager and eventually, went on to work in the property’s VIP Services department. Responsible for curating excellent guest experiences, Nicholas recently transitioned to Wind Creek Bethlehem’s Hotel Sales department—where he now is responsible for coordinating day-to-day sales operations.

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Mary Rhodes

Conference Services Manager

A force in the industry, Mary brings twenty years of casino resort experience to Wind Creek Bethlehem. In 2002, she made her career debut at Mountaineer Gaming—a full-service resort located in West Virginia. After working in multiple Food & Beverage positions for over ten years, she made the move to Maryland—working as a Beverage Talent and Implementation Manager for a major casino. Mary’s talents paved her way to Pennsylvania—where she was hired as a Beverage Business Manager at Wind Creek Bethlehem. For nearly five years, she was tasked with managing logistics, re-structuring and overseeing day-to-day operations for the property’s Beverage department. In 2021, the Hotel Sales team took note of Mary’s success in her role and onboarded her as the department’s newest Conference Services Manager. At present, Mary manages assigned group accounts and is the property's official liaison between Meeting Planners and the Wind Creek Hotel—ensuring a seamless execution for every event.

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