MGM Resorts Names George P. Corchis President of Regional Operations

MGM Resorts Names George P. Corchis President of Regional Operations

MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of George P. Corchis Jr. to the newly created position of president and COO of regional operations. In his new position, Corchis has assumed responsibility for managing the strategic direction of the MGM Grand Detroit, while maintaining responsibility for overseeing the Beau Rivage in Biloxi and the Gold Strike in Tunica, Miss.

He most recently served as president and COO of the company’s two Mississippi properties. He originally joined the company in 1993 as part of the finance department of the Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. He joined Binion’s Horseshoe in 1994, where he attained key management positions during an 11-year tenure.

He also served in a dual role for Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. as senior vice president and general manager of the Horseshoe Casino & Hotel and the Sheraton Casino & Hotel, both in Tunica.