ABOUT THE CANJ, The Casino Association of New Jersey

Michael J. Walsh
Regional Vice President of Development
Harrah's AC Operations

Michael J. Walsh is Regional Vice President of Development for Harrah’s Atlantic City Operations. In this role he is responsible for operations related to the strategic growth of Harrah’s Atlantic City, Caesar’s Atlantic City, Bally’s Atlantic City and Showboat Atlantic City. Additionally, he is responsible for the 3rd party venture relationships opportunities and the plans implicit in those relationships. Michael has held various senior level executive positions throughout his 28-year casino career. His responsibilities have ranged from CFO to Property General Manager to Development. His accomplishments are broad and encompass both the corporate and non-corporate worlds. He represents Harrah’s four AC properties on the Casino Association of New Jersey.

Michael chairs the AtlantiCare Health Services Board of Directors and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Holy Spirit High School in Absecon. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Welfare and Pension Funds for UNITE HERE International Union, a position he has held since 1996.

Michael chaired the United Way of Atlantic County’s Casino Division campaigns in 2001 and 2002; chaired the Advance Sales Ticket Committee for the 2000 PGA Championship in Valhalla Kentucky; and chaired the Casino Association of Indiana in 1999.

A certified public accountant, Michael received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.

Michael and his wife, Tina, reside in Absecon with their four children.