George's 15 year contribution to Barona Resort & Casino was preceded by a 30-year career as a fast food industry executive and franchise owner, as well as trainer and mentor to junior staff members.

Through his experience, he is always mindful of the value of good customer service. Bringing this inspiration to our guests to create thousands of Barona moments, George remains a valuable team member of our Executive Host staff to co-workers and highly regarded guests alike.

Hussien has been in the casino industry since 1997. Starting off as a vault cashier, he transitioned into table games to work as a dealer and was quickly promoted to Floor Supervisor. Hussien came to Casino Marketing in March 2006 to provide exceptional service as an Executive Host. His proficiency in both English and Arabic also serve to make our guests experiences even that much better.

Often referred to as Executive Host Extraordinaire, Hussien takes great pride in creating an unsurpassed gaming experience for his guests. He is passionate about discovering what makes a perfect gaming experience for his guests, and then sets out to make it happen for them. Hussien enjoys traveling, music, good restaurants, and off-roading.

Jeffty has been delighting guests at Barona since 2005. Prior to his three years experience in the Las Vegas casino industry, Jeffty was a professional basketball player. He spent much of his thirteen-year career in Brazil and is fluent in Portugese.

He is a graduate of Santa Clara University and has traveled the world extensively. Jeffty loves meeting people and is looking forward to hosting Barona's special guests.

Lena has been part of the Barona Family since 2000. She hails from Sicily and has spent most of her life within the midst of the Italian community in San Diego. Lena speaks Italian, English, and Spanish, and has an extensive retail and customer service background.

Lena started in Group Sales and joined the VIP Host Department in 2001 because she wanted to provide that special experience to each and every one of our guests. She loves to travel, be creative, and spend time with her children and grandchildren.

Michael has an incredible 20+ years in the customer service industry...and it shows! He loves providing personal attention to each and every one of his players, and loves to show them what San Diego is all about.

Michael came to Barona in 2000 as a VIP Host, and was quickly made an Executive Host. His natural affinity for hosting all our valuable players, as well as his knowledge of the gaming industry, has made him a much sought-after Barona Executive Host.

Players recognize Nickie for her outgoing personality and high energy. With 15+ years in gaming and a steadfast dedication to guest service, she is a wonderful addition to the Barona family. Nickie genuinely enjoys getting to know her guests and is committed to exceeding each player’s expectations.
 
Nickie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from San Diego State University and volunteers her time for organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  She loves traveling and spending her free time in the sun and sand with her family and friends.

Pete has been a customer service professional for 15 years, in both broadcast television equipment rental and corporate media development/presentation. He brings his superior customer service talents to the Barona guest experience, giving him repeated casino industry awards.

Please say “hello” to Pete when you see him, and enjoy the fine hospitality he brings to our guests!

Troy came to Barona after a decade working as an on-air radio weather broadcaster. He joined the Barona Family in 2002 as a Guest Service Representative and served three years as a VIP Host.

Troy's goal is to insure an unsurpassed gaming experience for all of Barona’s guests. He will help you make your next hotel reservation, open your credit line, or assist in other needs you may have. When Troy is not exceeding guest expectations on the casino floor, you will find him honing his golf game at the beautiful Barona Creek Golf Club.