Lisa Lynn Backus, CPCE, CMP, has been with Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas since 2005. She is a senior CCSM at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino, after positions at Caesars Palace and Bally's/Paris. Other stops include Lake Vas Vegas Resort, Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, several Marriott properties, and Queen Mary Seaport. She owned a destination management company in California from 1988 to 1995. She has been active in the National Association of Catering and Events (NACE), served as local chapter president, and received awards for her participation and her creative events. Lisa has also been involved with The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) as an instructor, guest speaker, and mentor.