Harrah's Exec Joins NCRG

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today announced Jennifer Shatley, Harrah's director of Code of Commitment, was appointed to serve on the National Center For Responsible Gaming (NCRG) Board of Directors.

"Jennifer has established herself within the company and the responsible gaming community as an authority on effective and progressive initiatives addressing this important issue," said Jan Jones, Harrah's senior vice president of communications and government relations. "Her leadership and experience will be a tremendous asset to the NCRG, and we are proud to continue Harrah's long-standing commitment to the organization through her active participation."

The NCRG's Board of Directors' membership is balanced between representatives of the gaming industry and leaders from the civic, charitable, educational, community and public service sectors. The board is responsible for establishing policy and fundraising for the organization.

Shatley joined Harrah's in 1997 and has served as director of Harrah's Code of Commitment since 2001. She administers the company's responsible gaming programs, and is involved with the development of employee training and information technology to support Harrah's responsible gaming policy. Shatley also serves on the advisory board of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling.

Shatley earned a B.A. in English from Christian Brothers University, an M.S. in Communications from the University of Tennessee, and attended law school at Louisiana State University.