As President and CEO of Boyd Gaming Corporation, Keith Smith leads one of the largest and most respected casino entertainment companies in the United States. An industry veteran with more than 35 years of gaming experience, Mr. Smith first joined Boyd Gaming Corporation in 1990. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations in 1998, Chief Operating Officer in 2001, and President in 2005. In January 2008, Mr. Smith was named CEO of Boyd Gaming. Mr. Smith has also been a member of the Company s Board of Directors since April 2005. Mr. Smith currently serves on the board of directors of regional airline operator SkyWest, Inc. where he serves as chairman of both the audit committee and nominating and governance committee. He previously served as chairman of the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, chairman of the American Gaming Association, chairman of the Nevada Resort Association, and vice chairman of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Mr. Smith brings a meaningful depth of experience and perspective from over 35 years in the gaming industry, including with respect to strategic operations, management, and financial matters along with his service on industry, financial and other public company boards.