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ABOUT BRUCE HOWARD
Bruce Howard is the General Manager of Valley View Casino & Hotel, and a hospitality and gaming veteran. Bruce continues to dominate the industry after more than 33 years. His vast background in casino innovation and management spans from Caesars Palace and Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to the M Resort Casino Hotel and Players Island Resort in Mesquite. Having a hand in the expansion and renovation of Valley View Casino & Hotel for a cumulative 14 years, Bruce continues to pursue his passion in the casino business by enhancing the guest experience.
BRUCE HOWARD
GENERAL MANAGER, VALLEY VIEW CASINO & HOTEL
O: (760) 291-5550 | C: (760) 535-5656
E: BHoward@ValleyViewCasino.com
ABOUT DIANE HANSEN
With a personal connection to healthcare, Diane has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, to include for-profit, not-for-profit and governmental acute care hospitals in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. Currently as CEO of Palomar Health, Diane is grateful for the opportunity to always make others’ experience in healthcare better. She was named CEO of the Year in 2021 by The Association of California Healthcare Districts.
DIANE L. HANSEN, CPA
PRESIDENT & CEO, PALOMAR HEALTH
C: (760) 740-6395
E: Diane.Hansen@PalomarHealth.org
ABOUT SHARI BRASHER
Shari Brasher has been involved in the organization since its beginning in 1991, as a volunteer, serving on the board and dedicating over 30 years to improving lives of children. Under her leadership, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has grown to multiple locations in the United States, including San Diego, Chicago and San Antonio and has transformed the lives of over 8,800 patients. Brasher feels she has grown up with many of these patients, who always greet her with a smile and a hug. Fresh Start patients become successful adults and often attribute their self-confidence and self-esteem to Fresh Start. Since 1991 Fresh Start has donated over $56 million in value of medical care.
SHARI BRASHER
CEO, FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS
O: (760) 448-2000
E: Shari@FreshStart.org
