The following year she was promoted to Senior Guest Representative and a year and a half later to Guest Service Supervisor. She entered her career as a supervisor at Paragon’s Kids Quest, a childcare and kids arcade area, then later transferred to the hotel as a front desk representative. “I am eager to continue my work, and on a personal note, am honored to serve as the first female African American Vice President at Paragon.”įord began her career in 1995 at the Grand Casino Avoyelles, now known as Paragon Casino Resort, and since that time has been promoted frequently.
“I have experienced tremendous growth during my time at Paragon and look forward to the opportunity to lead the hospitality efforts in this new role,” said Emma Ford. We are lucky to have such a dedicated member on our team to help us continue to reach our goals.”Īs the Vice President of Hospitality, Ford will be responsible for the management and operation of the hotel and sales, the RV park, and implementing inbound strategies that help increase awareness, generate leads and acquire new customers to Paragon Casino Resort. “She has worked in several different capacities over the years.
“Emma Ford has been an excellent team member and instrumental in Paragon’s success over the past two decades,” said Jody Madigan, general manager of the Paragon Casino Resort.