Tropicana Entertainment's
Top Security Executive to Speak at
NFSSC Conference
 

The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC) is pleased to announce that Chuck Barry, Corporate Vice President, Security/Surveillance, Tropicana Entertainment Inc., will present at its 34th Annual Conference, August 4-7, in Las Vegas. NFSSC is the leading trade association for loss prevention, security and risk management professionals in the QSR and casual dining restaurant industry.

“Chuck is an extremely experienced security executive and we feel very lucky to have someone with his background and security acumen as part of our program,” said Jim Forlenza, Executive Director, NFSSC. “The gaming industry is a unique business operation and combines many LP and security challenges including F&B and retail, in addition to its gaming activities. Chuck will deliver a peerless perspective to our restaurant executives – providing an insider’s look at gaming surveillance and security and allowing our members to compare and contrast LP and security duties from the gaming and restaurant industries. He will challenge our restaurant leaders to look for new solutions.”

Chuck Barry has spent 25 years in the gaming industry, serving as the director of investigations for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., as well as the vice president of internal security and surveillance for Hilton Hotels Corporation and Park Place Entertainment. Prior to joining Hilton Hotels, Barry was a detective with the Phoenix Police Department and a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

“Being able to look outside our industry, our comfort zones, often leads to a fresh approach to help solve difficult challenges,” said James Brussow, CPP, Dave & Buster’s Inc., and 2013 NFSSC President. “Chuck can help our group look at our everyday responsibilities in a new way – from how we oversee surveillance to how we protect our customers and employees.”

NFSSC will host its 34th Annual Conference, August 4-7, 2013, at the M Resort Spa and Casino, in Las Vegas. The event features executive keynotes, educational sessions and workshops, roundtables, exhibits, scheduled practitioner/vendor meetings, and a host of entertaining networking functions. The education program will highlight speakers from the restaurant and loss prevention industry, presenting real-world topics and best practices, offering a host of solutions and insights for everyday situations.

For up to date speaker and conference information, or other event info, please visit, www.NFSSC.com. For more information about NFSSC membership or the annual conference, please contact Jim Forlenza, Executive Director, jim.forlenza@nfssc.com, or at 240-252-5542.