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Gary Hernishin

Las Vegas

Summary

Results-driven Director of Compliance with extensive experience in regulatory frameworks, quality management, and internal audits. Proven track record in overseeing compliance programs and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Compliance

Graton Resort and Casino
Rohnert Park, CA
10.2017 - 10.2024

Direct adherence to the property's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program which includes day-to-day compliance and oversight of the daily reviews performed by the compliance specialists and supervisor, ensure the timely filing of Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity reports, provide AML training, conduct regularly scheduled compliance meetings with property executives, provide assistance to property staff and management, and oversee the casino's due diligence program.

Internal Audit Manager

Graton Resort and Casino
Rohnert Park, CA
09.2013 - 10.2017

Direct the planning, completion, and review of internal audit projects for GRC under the direction and supervision of the Vice President of Internal Audit for Stations Casinos. Hired by Station Casinos in May 2013 with express plans to transfer to GRC (Station held the management contract) in September 2013 and head up the internal audit department. GRC is a tribal casino that is subject to both NIGC Class II and Class III Minimum Internal Control Standards.

Global Gaming Director - Internal Audit

Las Vegas Sands Corp
Las Vegas, NV
05.2002 - 12.2012

Direct the planning, completion, and review of internal audit projects for the company's U.S. and Asian properties, develop audit plans, audit programs, and audit tests for planned and newly opened properties, direct the completion of the company's annual Sarbanes-Oxley testing, assist with the development of comprehensive annual audit plans, prepare required reports and documents for submission to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Casino Regulatory Authority (Singapore) and maintain working relationships with all levels of management, independent public accountants and regulators. * From October 2022 through February 2008: Provide oversight of the company's compliance hotline, prepare material for the quarterly compliance committee meetings and interact with the Corporate Securities Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Instrumental in establishing the company-wide hotline (both phone and website in multiple languages).

Experienced Senior Auditor

Arthur Andersen, LLP
Las Vegas, NV
11.1999 - 05.2002

Perform major operational and compliance audits of hotels and casinos within Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi, California, and Minnesota, plan yearly audit schedules for the required compliance audits for nine clients, develop new or enhance existing audit programs, write audit reports, conduct exit conferences with client senior management, provide leadership and training to staff level personnel, provide AML training for clients and and Arthur Andersen staff, and complete special projects.

Internal Auditor - Assistant Casino Controller

Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas, NV
07.1989 - 12.1999

Internal Auditor 1989-1995

Audit Supervisor and Assistant Casino Controller 1995-1999

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Management

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-1989

Skills

  • Quality management processes
  • Regulatory expertise
  • Document control program
  • Legal research

Certification

Certified Internal Auditor

Timeline

Director of Compliance

Graton Resort and Casino
10.2017 - 10.2024

Internal Audit Manager

Graton Resort and Casino
09.2013 - 10.2017

Global Gaming Director - Internal Audit

Las Vegas Sands Corp
05.2002 - 12.2012

Experienced Senior Auditor

Arthur Andersen, LLP
11.1999 - 05.2002

Internal Auditor - Assistant Casino Controller

Las Vegas Hilton
07.1989 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Management

Oregon State University