Richard P. Brown

Overview

Richard P. Brown has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of ACEP; and President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of AEPC and Atlantic Coast since inception. Mr. Brown has over 16 years experience in the gaming industry. Mr. Brown has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of each of the Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie's Decatur and Arizona Charlie's Boulder since June 2002. From January 2001 to June 2002, Mr. Brown served as Chief Operating Officer for all three properties. Prior to joining Stratosphere Gaming Corp. in March 2000 as Executive Vice President of Marketing, Mr. Brown held executive positions with Harrah's Entertainment and Hilton Gaming Corporation. Mr. Brown also serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of GBH, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2005. Mr. Brown has been licensed by the Nevada State Gaming Control Commission.