Chief Operating Officer
Steering Committee Member

John Lipkowlitz is responsible for the oversight of Marnell Companies Corporate Office, Warehouse Operations, Panevino Italian Grille & Deli and Frontier Radio. He has worked with the Marnell Company for 30 years in many different roles. Starting in 1989 at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino as the Executive Chef, John worked his way up the ladder to President. He also held various executive roles with our companies including Executive Vice President of the M Resort, President of Marnell Gaming, and President of Siren Gaming. John has over 38 years of casino and hospitality experience, his most recent roles included director of operations of Fifth Ave. Restaurant Group, Chief Operating Officer of Sunset Jax/ Trip 7’s Restaurant Group and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Spokane Tribe Casino.

Accreditation

John studied at the Santa Barbara City Hotel & Restaurant Management and has an MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Administration, Masters Business Administration.