Marc Lancaster
About Marc Lancaster
Marc Lancaster serves as the IT Operations Director for Laughlin Properties at Golden Entertainment, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. With 19 years of experience in the gaming and casinos industry, he has held various IT roles and possesses expertise in IT operations management and technical support.
Work at Golden Entertainment
Marc Lancaster has served as the IT Operations Director for Laughlin Properties at Golden Entertainment, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he oversees IT operations and ensures the technical support infrastructure is efficient and effective. Prior to his current position, he worked as the IT Operations Manager at Golden Entertainment from 2013 to 2021, where he managed IT services and support for The Aquarius Casino Resort. His tenure at Golden Entertainment spans over a decade, reflecting his commitment to the organization and the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Marc Lancaster studied at Colorado Northwestern Community College, where he achieved certification as a Low, Medium, and High Voltage Mine Electrician from 1993 to 1996. He later attended ITT Technical Institute-Henderson, earning an Associate’s Degree in Computer Network Systems Technology from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in IT operations management and technical support, particularly within the gaming and mining sectors.
Background in Gaming and Mining Industries
Marc Lancaster has a comprehensive background in both the gaming and mining industries, accumulating 19 years of experience in the gaming sector and several years in mining. He began his career as a Modular Mining Dispatcher at BHP Billiton from 1996 to 1999. His transition to the gaming industry included roles at American Casino & Entertainment Properties, where he served as IT Support Specialist and IT Supervisor before joining Golden Entertainment.
Military Experience
Before entering the IT and gaming industries, Marc Lancaster served in the US Army as a 39B Automatic Test Equipment Operator/Maintainer from 1987 to 1990. His military service included assignments at Fort Stewart, Fort Gordon, and Fort Jackson. This experience contributed to his technical skills and operational knowledge, which he later applied in his civilian career.