Deliberate Words

Roulette, Rodeos, and the Role of a Casino Construction Manager Featuring Ken Stonecipher

David Stutzman and Steve Gantner Season 4 Episode 5

Saddle up for high stakes and hard hats! Ken Stonecipher, corporate director of construction for Global Gaming Solutions joins us to chat about what its like to build in the world of casinos, with Native American tribes. 

As a true-blue rodeo guy, with a long career in construction, Ken knows a bit about risk and safety, culture and community, teamwork and coordination, and most importantly preparation. All of these play critical roles in running casino and racino projects for the Global Gaming Solutions.  Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into building these type of projects, and learn how the land impacts how they function, as well as what it does for the tribal community. There is a lot more to a casino project than security and design, and precise timing. This episode offers a look at the unique challenges faced by construction managers in this specialized field, and the rewarding outcomes that comes with the role!  Hosts of Deliberate Words David Stutzman and Steve Gantner saddle up with Ken Stonecipher covering blueprints to blackjack because casino work is about building more than just bets!