Boyd Gaming promotes Dan Ihm to SVP of Operations for Louisiana and Mississippi
Ihm will retain general manager duties at IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi after the promotion
Key Takeaways
- Boyd Gaming announced on 2 November 2026 the promotion of Dan Ihm to senior vice president of operations for Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Ihm will oversee Boyd’s five properties in those states and will continue as general manager of the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, a post he has held since April 2025.
- In his new role Ihm will report directly to Ward Shaw, executive vice president of operations.
- The promotion follows other internal executive adjustments in October, including the advancement of Rick Goldstein.
[Boyd Gaming](/b2b) promoted Dan Ihm to the position of senior vice president of operations for its regional portfolio in Louisiana and Mississippi, the company announced on 2 November 2026. Ihm will assume operational oversight of Boyd’s five properties across the two states and will continue to serve as general manager of the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi, a role he has held since April 2025.
Scope of the appointment
In his new role, Dan Ihm will have direct responsibility for Boyd Gaming’s five properties in Louisiana and Mississippi and will report to Ward Shaw, executive vice president of operations at Boyd Gaming. The company communicated the appointment through its corporate channels and specified that Ihm will retain day-to-day management of the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi while exercising regional oversight. The IP Casino Resort Spa is referenced as a primary property in the grouping and the property name appears on company materials.[IP Casino Resort Spa](/casino)
Career within Boyd Gaming
Ihm reached the regional post after an operational career inside the company. Before becoming general manager in Biloxi in April 2025, Ihm was vice president and general manager of the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas. That operational track record across different U.S. markets is cited by the company as the basis for his new responsibility leading the southern cluster of properties.
Structure and operational objectives
From his new position Ihm will report directly to Ward Shaw and focus on generating operational synergies, improving guest experience and supporting property teams in Louisiana and Mississippi. Boyd Gaming presents the move as part of a leadership realignment intended to leverage executives with regional operating experience.
Recent executive moves at the company
Ihm’s promotion is framed within a series of executive adjustments at Boyd Gaming. In October, the company also elevated Rick Goldstein from senior vice president and general manager to senior vice president of operations, according to the same corporate communication. The release highlights the company’s policy of maintaining continuity by promoting executives with operational tenure within the group.
“In his new role, Dan will assume operational oversight of the five properties in Louisiana and Mississippi, reporting to Ward Shaw, executive vice president of operations.” — Boyd Gaming
The promotion aims to consolidate regional oversight while Ihm maintains management of the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What position did Dan Ihm assume at Boyd Gaming and when was it announced?
Dan Ihm was promoted to senior vice president of operations for Louisiana and Mississippi; Boyd Gaming announced the appointment on 2 November 2026 via its corporate channels.
Will Ihm retain responsibility for a single property after the promotion?
Yes. Ihm will continue to serve as general manager of the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi, a role he has held since April 2025 while taking on regional oversight of five properties.
To whom will Dan Ihm report in his new regional position?
In his new role Ihm will report directly to Ward Shaw, executive vice president of operations at Boyd Gaming, as specified in the company communication.
What other recent executive moves did the company mention?
Boyd Gaming also promoted Rick Goldstein in October from senior vice president and general manager to senior vice president of operations, and presented both actions as part of a leadership realignment.
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