Casino Hosts
Genuine commitment to your comfort. Personal attention to assure a distinctive experience. Adding unexpected touches that will surprise and delight you. That’s the kind of above-and-beyond service that makes every visit to Live! a memorable one.
Our multi-lingual casino hosts are fluent in numerous languages, speaking Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish. Best of all, they speak the language of Service making every visit your best visit.
Tom C. Tuchschmidt II
Vice President Casino Marketing
English
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Tom’s career spans two decades in the gaming industry, leading casino teams from across the Unites States and overseas in the delivery of the most entertaining, unique, and spectacular gaming experiences. When Tom is not enjoying his time with his executive team in meetings or laughing with casino guests on the gaming floor, you will find him volunteering as a Shriner for Children’s Hospitals, mentoring as an alumni advisor for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, breeding his Thoroughbred racehorses and learning to sail the ocean.
Camille Palmer
Casino Relationship Marketing Manager
English
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Camille is originally from West Virginia, where she began her career in the gaming industry at Hollywood Casino in Charlestown. Camille Joined the Live! family in 2018, as an Executive Host Team and makes everyone she encounters feel like a VIP. Camille recently was recognized as employee of the month from the Host Team. Camille enjoys live music, baking, reading, and hiking.
Robert Smith
Corporate Vice President
English
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A veteran of more than 20 years in the gaming industry, Bob is responsible for all Live! Casino & Hotel Relationship Managers and Hosts, as well as VIP Services. Prior to joining the Live! team, Bob held Player Development positions at Spotlight 29 Casino and Fantasy Springs Casino in California, in addition to Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, Sands Casino in Atlantic City, and Isle of Capri Casino in Missouri
Son Le
Senior Executive Host
English & Vietnamese
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Son Le was born in Vietnam and speaks Vietnamese fluently. Son loves golf and cooking. Son's casino career dates to 1995 and Atlantic City where he quickly fell in love with the vibrant world of the gaming industry. Son joined the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland team in 2015 and has been a leader among the host team, as a Senior Executive Host. He is deeply committed to providing a unique, memorable, and exceedingly pleasant experience to all the casino guests.
Nick Jeppi
Senior Executive Host
English
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Nick’s casino career dates to 1994 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where he was introduced to the casino world as a pit clerk. Nick graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he was Special Teams Football Captain. In 1994 Nick and the UNLV Football team were Big West Champions and 1994 Las Vegas Bowl Champions. Nick started at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in April 2021 and has enjoyed building strong casino relationships and delivering personalized service. Nick’s hobbies include snowboarding, surfing, exercise, and motor cross.
Ana Moore
Senior Executive Host
English
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Ana was born in New York and raised in New Jersey, where she currently resides. Ana joined the Live! team in May of 2021. Ana brings over 20 plus years of experience in servicing top tier clientele, celebrities, and entertainers. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed casino marketing in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New York, and Puerto Rico. Ana enjoys tennis, golf, biking, and travelling to beautiful beaches from Cape May, New Jersey to Hawaii.
Sha-Ree Lloyd
Senior Executive Host
English
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Sha-Ree is originally from Atlantic City, where she started her hospitality career. With more than twelve years in the hospitality industry, she's worked from Atlantic City to Lake Tahoe. Sha-Ree enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling. She's ready to deliver first-class service with a smile.
Sarah Qian
Senior Executive Host
English & Chinese
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Sarah was born in Shanghai China and moved to the United States in 1995. Sarah graduated from FU DAN University of China with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Sarah stared working at Live! Casino & Hotel in 2016 as a casino host manager and then graduated to executive casino host. Sarah draws upon her 15 year of experience as a casino host to make all our guest’s visits are fun, extremely friendly and welcoming.
Spencer Lee
Executive Host
English & Korean
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Spencer is a Korean American born in California and speaks Korean fluently. Spencer has been part of the Live! Host team since January of 2016. Prior to joining the Live! family, he enjoyed over 12 years in the restaurant industry. Spencer enjoys traveling, learning new cultures, and meeting people from all walks of life.
Stephen Baek
Executive Host
English & Korean
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Stephen was born and raised in South Korea where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and then came to the United States to earn his Master’s degree in Communications at New York University. Stephen joined the Live! team in 2017 and speaks both English and Korean. Prior to joining the Live! team, Stephen specialized in advertising and marketing while working in the broadcasting industry where he managed a broadcasting station as Producer and Executive Director for over 14 years. Stephen looks forward to providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience with his commitment to extraordinary customer service.
Chengzhe Piao
Executive Host
English, Korean & Chinese
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Cheng, also known as Davis is a Korean raised in China mainland. He has years of experience of traveling throughout the Asia Pacific region in different cultures. Davis joined the Live! team in February 2021. His personality brings a true sense of positivity and he has proved himself to be a valuable and outstanding team member. In his free time, he likes golfing, playing billiards and watching videos of new launched cars.
Hui Su
Executive Host
English & Chinese
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Hui Su was born in China and speaks Chinese fluently (Mandarin and Cantonese). She moved to United States in 1997, and her first casino experience was as an Executive Host at Caesars Entertainment in 2014. She enjoys meeting and greeting guests and building casino relationships. Hui Su provides family style service to all her guests. She also enjoys sharing and celebrating Asian culture with guests. She love traveling, hiking and photography, as well as volunteering at community events.
Jayden Nguyen
Executive Host
English & Vietnamese
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Jayden Nguyen received his bachelor's degree from Towson University in 2016, and worked as a defense contractor, before rejoining Live! as an Executive Host in 2022. Fluent in both English and Vietnamese and with over nine years of experience in management and client solutions, he looks forward to building long-term relationships with all casino guests. He enjoys fitness, real estate, and traveling.
Nique Latney
Executive Host
English
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Nique Latney was born in Oxon Hill, Md., raised in Wilmington NC. and spent summers in the DMV area. Nique worked in the hospitality industry for 11 years, working for Marriott and for MGM National Harbor Casino, where she spent five years. She loves giving back to the less fortunate, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Nique is excited to get Live! with her new team members, and to assist players in any way she can to make their experience at Live! Casino & Hotel grand!.
Chong 'Kelly' Poeschel
VIP Host
English & Korean
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Chong Yon Poeschel is from Seoul, South Korea and grew up in the islands of Saipan and Guam. Chong is also known by casino guests and team members as Kelly. Kelly is passionate about hospitality and customer service. Before moving to Maryland, Kelly was a piano teacher. Here at the Live! Casino & Hotel, Kelly has worked as a Lukfu restaurant hostess, casino chip runner, hotel front desk service agent, and a bilingual event specialist representative leader. Today, you can find Kelly throughout the casino as a VIP Host, assisting guests to enjoy their visits.
Judith Lebria Bockerman
VIP Host
English & Philipino
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Judi Lebria Bockerman, originally from Davao City, Philippines began her career with Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in 2019. Judi served as an international flight attendant for Gulf Air for more than ten years. She also enjoyed her career as a property realtor in Bahrain, as well a member of Leather and Lace band in the Middle East. Judy always welcomes casino guests with a warm smile, a kind greeting and outstanding guest service.
James Ott
VIP Host
English
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Jamie was born and raised in nearby Arnold Maryland. Jamie began his career in sales and media production after earning his BA in Digital Communications at the University of Baltimore. Today, Jamie incorporates his outstanding interpersonal skills and creativity in building relationships with guests, providing the ultimate Casino experience here at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Robin Willis
VIP Host
English
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Robin Willis has worked in corporate America as a sales professional in the publishing, database/online marketing, and non-profit industries as well as healthcare and on entrepreneurial projects. She was a list broker with her own marketing consulting company. All her work experiences have helped her learn and grow and add to her amazing customer service skills. Robin joins Live! as a VIP host and looks forward to making everyone she encounters feel like a VIP.
Vanita Lassiter
VIP Host
English
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Born In Baltimore, raised In Dundalk Maryland, Vanita loves reading and writing. As a freelance journalist, Vanita passion is studying health and diversity. Vanita has had the privilege of being able to chase her dreams, as she come from a family of scholars and extreme support. Vanita, also known as Lucy by those closest to her, started her casino career in Baltimore. Vanita always wanted a job where she could get paid by her performance, because she knows that she makes a great difference in anything she's a part of. Vanita came to LIVE! as a cocktail server, however In her first 6 months, she was promoted to one of her dream jobs as a VIP Host which highlights entertainment, spotlight, and last but not least, caring about the people around her.
Marae Adams
VIP Host
English
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A new addition to the team at Maryland LIVE Casino Hotel, Marae joined as a VIP Host this year. A Maryland native by birth, she moved to Richmond, VA where she developed an impressive catalog of skills before bringing them back home to Baltimore in 2017. Her professional mantra throughout her many years in the industry is “customer service above all”--and she prides herself on delivering. Marae is an avid sports fan, a lover of beaches, and a devoted mother. With her dedication to guest satisfaction and fun-loving spirit, she ensures an extraordinary guest experience.
Evelyn Dzurenko
Casino Relationship Marketing Coordinator
English & Filipino
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Evelyn was born in the Philippines and speaks English and Filipino/Tagalog fluently. Evelyn lived in Canada most of her adult life and just recently moved to Maryland. Evelyn earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce – Major in Management. Prior to joining Live!, Evelyn worked in the tourism industry in Hawaii and thoroughly enjoyed interacting with both tourists and locals alike. Evelyn is an active Habitat for Humanity Team Leader and a member of Fuller Center for Housing where she and her husband help build houses overseas for families in need.
Faye Gruzinski
Casino Relationship Marketing Coordinator
English
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Faye is an Anne Arundel County Native, now residing in Baltimore City. Watching Live! grow into what it is now from when it was first built has amazed her. She feels like she’s at a full circle now that she’s working here! Faye worked in marketing since late 2020. She loves making her fellow Live! team members laugh with cheesy jokes and motivating them when she can. She is very passionate about local non-profits. When she’s not at the casino, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her 3 animals! She also loves traveling to her mom’s hometown in the Philippines. You can find her looking for creative ways for guests and the Live! team to interact. She looks forward to making every visit for each Live! guests special!