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Josh Gibson

Ruidoso,NM

Summary

Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Operations

All-American Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino
06.2022 - Current


Responsible for all day-to-day operations, including Food & Beverage, Ticket Office, Concerts & Events, Sponsorships, Marketing, Commissary, Purchasing, & Off-site Partnerships.


  • Increased F&B Beverage Revenue $1.2 million in 2023.
  • Record Concert and Season Tickets Sales in 2024 & 2025.
  • Sponsorship Revenue Improved 60%.
  • Added Summer Concert Series and Festivals to Improve Attendance & Guest Experience.
  • Created New Concepts & Remodeled Venues to Create Premium Experiences.
  • Responsible for Acquiring Lodger's Tax Grants

Partner & Vice President of Operations

S&J Concessions LLC
05.2020 - Current

S&J Concessions is a venue and event management company that excels in helping venues and festivals increase their revenue and profits through strategic planning and execution.

  • Since 2022, we have partnered with the following Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino, Turf Paradise, Activated Events (Music Festivals), Levy Restaurants (NASCAR, Formula One, Las Vegas EDM & Faster Horses), New Mexico State Fair, and others.
  • S&J owns J-Gib’s BBQ, Toss’D Pizza, and Love Me Tenders venue concepts.
  • Originally named Tabletop Hospitality.

Sr. Vice President of Operations

Murphy Adams Restaurant Group
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provide executive leadership to three restaurant brands (Mama Fu’s, East Side Kings, and Austin’s Pizza) with over $20 million in sales and thirty locations.
  • Lead operations and strategic planning with responsibility for top and bottom-line factors, including short and long-term strategic planning, operations, marketing, menu design, and construction and development.
  • Other positions held at Murphy Adams Restaurant Group:
  • Vice President of Operations, 5/19 to 10/19
  • Sr. Director of Operations, 1/17 to 5/19
  • Director of Operations, 6/16 to 1/17

District Manager – Pie Five Pizza Co.

Rave Restaurants
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for opening new markets in Houston & Phoenix.
  • Awarded District Manager of the Year in 2015.

District Manager

Smashburger
10.2011 - 08.2013
  • Responsible for corporate and franchise operations.
  • Awarded District Manager of the Year in 2012.

Managing Partner

B’Ritto Development
06.2010 - 10.2011
  • Part of the original ownership and my responsibilities included design, construction, menu design, and day-to-day operations.

Area Director

ACG Texas
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Provided the leadership IHOP locations in Central and South Texas.

Director Food and Beverage – DFW Airport

Star Concessions
03.2006 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for 22 restaurant and retail operations at DFW airport.

Education

No Degree - Hospitality Administration And Management

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Venue & Event Management
  • Talent Booking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training & Development
  • Sales Growth & Profitability
  • Guest Experience
  • New Markets & Non-traditional Sites
  • Sponsorships

Certification

  • Kansas City BBQ Society Event Organizer
  • Alcohol Servers License - New Mexico & Nevada (TAM's)
  • Food Manager Certification - 360 Training

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

All-American Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino
06.2022 - Current

Partner & Vice President of Operations

S&J Concessions LLC
05.2020 - Current

Sr. Vice President of Operations

Murphy Adams Restaurant Group
10.2019 - 05.2020

District Manager – Pie Five Pizza Co.

Rave Restaurants
09.2014 - 06.2016

District Manager

Smashburger
10.2011 - 08.2013

Managing Partner

B’Ritto Development
06.2010 - 10.2011

Area Director

ACG Texas
06.2008 - 06.2010

Director Food and Beverage – DFW Airport

Star Concessions
03.2006 - 06.2008

No Degree - Hospitality Administration And Management

Stephen F. Austin State University

HONORS

Eagle Scout - 1992