Jerid Wortinger is the embodiment of what Las Vegas and the gaming industry have to offer for those willing to put in a little hard work. He moved to Las Vegas from Florida in 2003 to explore the employment opportunities within the gaming industry. There are casinos in Florida and throughout the South, but as Wortinger put it, “If you’re going to get into gaming, what better place than Las Vegas?” He soon found work as a server at the Poker Palace Casino, and within two years he was in his current position heading up the food and beverage department. At the same time, he has been working on a number of degrees as he looks to continue his rise in the gaming industry. He is pursuing a bachelor’s in hospitality from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, after which he plans to work toward a dual master’s in hospitality and business. These degrees, when added to the real-world experience Wortinger is acquiring right now, put him in a good position to not only ride out the current downturn, but it positions him well to continue his advancement in the industry. He’s the perfect example of what human resources people mean when they suggest that team members make themselves indispensable through both hard work on the job while also continuing their education.

Comments(4):

1. Jerid Wortinger

   When Jerid was hired at Poker Palace he was hired by his step father Brad Feitush. Who at the time was the General Manager of Poker Palace. He was only given the position because of his step father. There was special priveledges given to him being that his step father was the General Manager of the casino. I also hope that you researched his education, because he has been telling that same story about going to UNLV since he moved to Las Vegas and has not attended a day at UNLV at least from 2003 to 2008. If this is a fabrication of articles that you glorify about people then this is not an article that I would like to continue to subscribe to. If I am going to read fiction I would rather read Nancy Drew novels.

   Sunday, September 13, 2009 kelly

2. Jerid Wortinger

   Actually, I personally know Jerid and everything stated in this article is true and accurate. He IS currently attending UNLV and has been for some time. I also knew Brad Feitush when he worked at Poker Palace and let me assure you he never gave anybody, including Jerid any kind of special treatment. I really enjoyed this article and whoever left the previous comment needs to do more research on their part or maybe you should just stick to reading Nancy Drew novels if you’re going to be this ignorant!

   Saturday, September 26, 2009 Jacob

3. Jerid Wortinger

   A "friend" will say ANYTHING to save someones questionable reputation especially when it's on the line! I KNOW Jerid too. "Jacob?"

   Sunday, September 27, 2009 Kelly

4. Jerid Wortinger

   Well first of all I doubt that you know Jerid because if you did you would not be posting the crap that you are. Nobody’s reputation is one the line with the garbage you are posting, I can assure you that! I’m sure your name is not Kelly, but my real name IS Jacob Tyler. You can ask Jerid who I am since you SUPPOSIDLY know him. Just because you are an obvious loser, quit trying to question another persons success.

   Sunday, September 27, 2009 Jacob